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Admissions Timeline

4-5 Months Before Start Date

Awaiting the Decision
Decisions start to roll in. Learn more about how your application is evaluated.

Receive financial aid award notices from schools. Project your resources and costs. Learn more about paying for dental school.

Consider educational loans to bridge any gap between financial aid and total expenses. Learn more about educational loans.

Decide which offer to accept. Learn more about choosing the right school.

Send in acceptance of admission and financial aid. Withdraw any applications from other schools that accepted you.

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