What are some good ways to prepare for dental school?

I graduated in May 2006 which was actually a year early. I've wanted to be a dentist since i was 8 years old, and i still feel strongly about it. I moved here to Colorado from Kansas. And now i'm trying to figure out how everything works. I know i need to attend college for 4 years, but before i apply to a dental school, which i'm really looking at the one in Aurora, CO, i need to take my DAT correct?





I've been trying to get situated with my move and everything but now i'm ready to start school. what are some good ways for me to prepare?


I'd really appreciate advice from recent dental graduates or current students. Thank you.

What are some good ways to prepare for dental school?
I am not a dental student but here is what you need to know....





After high school you need a 4 year degree (Bachelor's) is usually required. You can major in anything but there are courses that you are required to take such as 1 year of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, as well as Organic Chemistry and Microbiology and other science courses before you get into Dental School.





What you should do when you get to college:


Join a Pre-dental club. They have knowledge to get you on the right track.





You need to keep your GPA as high as possible in college and your science GPA even higher. Having a 4.0 would be exceptional but that is not all that is required.





Shadowing is very great. Shadow different types of Dentists. The more hours you have the better. Also a great way to get letters of recommendation.





Do community service it always looks good.





Try to get a leadership position or two in a club/organization (maybe the Pre-Dental Club or something else).





Once you've completed Bio I %26amp; II, Chem I %26amp; II, and Organic Chem I %26amp; II study and prepare for your DAT (Dental Admissions Test). This would probably be at the end of your sophomore year of college. Only take it when you are confident as you are only given 3 attempts. (I recommend you take it one time no more than two).





During your Junior and Senior year of college you should be taking upper-level sciences courses, especially the ones the dental school of your choice requires (check out the Dental school's website for requirements). This is also the time you would be getting ready to apply. Apply summer before your Senior year if you want to go in right after graduate.





Hope this helps.

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