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Moderators for today’s conference:

Roni Lavi UCLA Career Center John G. Taborn UCLA Career Center. Moderators for today’s conference:. 4:00 – 4:10 Welcome & Career Center Introductions 4:10 – 4:20 Inna Gergel, Academic Advisor, Physiological Sciences, at UCLA 4:20-5:00 Admissions Panel

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Moderators for today’s conference:

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  1. Roni Lavi UCLA Career Center John G. Taborn UCLA Career Center Moderators for today’s conference:

  2. 4:00 – 4:10 Welcome & Career Center Introductions 4:10 – 4:20 Inna Gergel, Academic Advisor, Physiological Sciences, at UCLA 4:20-5:00 Admissions Panel 5:00-5:20 Kaplan / Princeton DAT Preparation 5:20-5:30 Break 5:30 – 6:15 Dentistry Professional Panel 6:15 – 7:00 Networking with Professional Panel and Admissions Officers Program Agenda

  3. Drop-In Counseling (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm) Career counseling by appointment Career planning workshops Internship and employment opportunities Graduate or professional school preparation Work and study abroad opportunities Online services at career.ucla.edu What does the Career Center offer?

  4. 15-20 minute sessions (Unlimited) (Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm) Quick questions on job search Resume critiques Career Center orientation Internship and Internship Opportunities Drop-In Counseling

  5. 50 minute session Must sign up online, after attending Drop-In Counseling Explore majors and career options Evaluate skills, interests, values and personality types, as they relate to your career Learn how to make career decisions Seek assistance with preparing for graduate and professional school Find the career path that is right for you. Career Counseling by Appointment

  6. Career Planning Skills Assessment Values Exploration Job and Internship Search Graduate School, Pre-Professional Planning Personal Statement reviews Special Topics by major, field, season, discipline, employment trends… Workshopscareer.ucla.edu/Workshops

  7. Apply for full and part time jobs online Apply for internships online Register for BruinView™ On-Campus Interviews online Recruiting for full time positions typically begin in the Fall and run throughout the year Recruiting for summer internships typically begin in the Winter and continues through Spring. Internship/Employment OpportunitiesBruinView™ Jobs, Internships, & On-Campus Interviews

  8. Serving UCLA students for over 40 years, since 1965 National InternshipsFull time, ten wks., scholarships, stipends, loans, and college credit available Local InternshipsBusiness & Marketing, Non Profit,Law & Government, Entertainment, and more… International OpportunitiesIntensive Language Programs, Foreign Universities, Teach and Work Abroad, UC Credits and financial aid available Internship & International Opportunities

  9. Hundreds of employers seeking UCLA students and graduates for full time and part time jobs and internships. Attend a Career Fair prep workshop or visit the online workshop at career.ucla.edu, before you go to the career fair. Career Fairs at career.ucla.edu/CareerFairs Approximately six fairs per academic year

  10. Questions?

  11. Academic Requirements for Dental School Inna Gergel Academic Advisor Physiological Sciences, UCLA

  12. UCLA School of Dentistry May Hsu Class of 2010 Chioma Onwuka Class of 2010 Western U School of Dentistry Dr. Elizabeth Andrews College of Dental Medicine Western University of Health Sciences Western University of Health Sciences Mr. Sean Rowan University Recruiter USC School of Dentistry DDS Coordinator Mr. Will Gary Admissions Panel

  13. Welcome A Guide to Dental Admissions Presented By: William Gary USC School of Dentistry

  14. Why Dentistry? …a career choice…

  15. What do schools look for? • GPA and DAT Scores • Letters of Recommendation • Dental Experience • Personal Statement • Why dentistry? • What makes you stand out? • Tell us about your experiences • Short term and long term goals as practitioner • Extra Curricular Activities

  16. Prerequisite Courses • 1 Year of General Biology • 1 Year of General Chemistry • 1 Year of Organic Chemistry • 1 Year of General Physics • 1 Year of English Composition* • Composition or writing • 1 Year of Philosophy, History, or Fine Arts* • Lab requirements dependent on school attended • A one year requirement is fulfilled by either two full semesters or three full quarters of course work * Waived with bachelor’s degree

  17. USC Facts • USC deadline June 1 – Feb 1 • DAT • Expire after 3 years • Most current scores • Letters of Recommendation • At least two from basic science professor • No lab or Research Courses • One Committee letter • Letter from a dentist highly recommended

  18. Programs Offered • DH-Dental Hygiene • 2 year bachelors degree • DDS-Doctorate of Dental Surgery • 4 year graduate degree • Advanced Specialty Programs • After completion of DDS • Endo • Perio • Pros • Ortho • Pedo • OMFS

  19. Class Profile • 3,200 applications received for 2008 • 550 interviews conducted • 144 students matriculated • Fifty-eight undergraduate schools • 73% of the students were science majors • 100% of the class has earned a bachelor’s degree • 13% earned a master’s degree

  20. Class Profile • Average Overall GPA: 3.40 • Range 3.20 - 4.0 • Average Science GPA: 3.45 • Range 3.20 - 4.0 • DAT Academic Average: 18 • Range 15 - 28 • DAT Science Average:18 • Range 15 - 28 • DAT PAT Average: 19 • Range 15 - 28

  21. Community Outreach • Mobile Clinic • Underserved communities • Children • AYUDA • Doctors Ought to Care (DOC) • Elementary schools • Sealant programs • Off-site Clinics • Union Rescue Mission • Veteran’s Hospital • Tooth Fairy Cottage • Sealant Project

  22. Recommended Coursework • Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy • Histology, Pathology Immunology, Genetics Embryology, Virology • Drawing, Sculpting, Business Management

  23. Learner Centered Education • Advocating a student-focused approach • Problem-based learning (Pre-Clinical) • Hybrid Case and Lecture based • Small Groups 8 students:1 faculty member • Case based competency (Clinical) • Research and Discovery • Resource sessions • Student Centered Learning activities

  24. Contact Information Ashley EthertonOutreach Coordinatoretherton@usc.edu Carly MattefsAdmissions Counselorcarly.mattefs@usc.edu Will GaryCoordinator, Doctoral Programwgary@usc.edu Brian SteeleAssistant Directorbsteele@usc.edu USC School of Dentistry Office of Admissions 925 W. 34th Street, Room 201 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641 Tel: 213.740.2851Fax: 213.740.8109 http://www.usc.edu/dental

  25. The DAT KAPLAN Rob Klemisch Full-Time Faculty The Princeton Review Zack Crutchfield

  26. Dentistry Jump Start Rob Klemisch, Full-time Science Faculty Jeremy Lawrence, Campus Outreach Manager (310) 209-0554 www.kaptest.com

  27. The DAT

  28. Online 6 full-length practice exams 3,500+ additional practice problems & explanations Over 100 quizzes, section tests and subject tests 50 content workshops Free online make-up lessons Online review notes Smart Reports – performance tracking system In Print In-Class Lesson Book Review Notes: 900+ pages Flashcards QuickSheets for high-yield topics CD-ROM for additional practice problems Kaplan’s DAT Resources

  29. Westwood Kaplan DAT Specialists Ronen Kalai • Specializing in DAT instruction for over a year • Graduated from UCLA with a BS in Psychobiology • DAT score in the 98th percentile • Licensed Dental Radiology Practitioner and Real Estate Agent! William Noh • Graduated from UCSD with a double major in Chemistry & Psychology • Passed 10 AP exams in High School • DAT score in the 98th percentile • Avid snowboarder and poker player

  30. DAT Score Improvements Diagnostic Score: 13 Actual DAT Score: 22 “I am so thankful for taking the [Kaplan] class to help me prepare for the DAT.I want to also thank William Cheng for all his help and wisdom. I had a great experience with Kaplan and I will be recommending the class to friends who will be taking the DAT in the future.” Daniel Khorshad Diagnostic Score: 14 Actual DAT Score: 22 “We had a lot of practice tests and a good foundation in all topics tested. My teacher went the extra mile and was an expert in strategy.” Jacob Mackey Find more in our program guides!

  31. Kaplan’s DAT course options

  32. Upcoming Classes & Practice test Classes Starting Soon: • 3/31-5/23, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9pm • 5/9-6/24, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-9pm • 6/18-8/6, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-1pm or 2-5pm • 6/20-8/8, Wednesdays, 6-9pm, & Saturdays, 10am-1pm • 7/18-8/29, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-9pm DAT Practice Test • This Saturday! 3/7, 10:30am-2pm, Westwood Kaplan Center

  33. 10 Minute Break Restrooms are down the hall.

  34. Dr. Bernard LevinOral SurgeonDr. Shane WhiteDirector of Pre-doctoral EndodonticsUCLA Dental SchoolDr. Ronald S. MitoProfessor of Clinical Dentistry and Associate Dean, Clinical Dental SciencesUCLA Dental SchoolEvelyn T. Huaman, DMDPGY-2 UCLA PeriodonticsDr. Les Latner, DDS MAGDCosmetic Dentistry Panel of Professional Dentists

  35. Within 24 business hours, you will have exclusive access to this session’s materials at: career.ucla.edu/JumpStartHandouts You must log on with your username & password to gain access (the username and password you used to register for Job Search Jump Start).

  36. Thank you all for joining us today!

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