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Applying to medical/dental schools is a time consuming and somewhat tedious process. While students should begin preparing themselves the moment they enter college by taking the required course work and obtaining practical experience in their chosen field, the formal application process begins approximately 15-16 months prior to the date they intend to enter the professional schools. It is imperative that students be organized and aware of deadlines and requirements for the application process. Students should also be aware of the costs involved in taking the tests and submitting the applications. Timeliness is crucial in every step of the application process.
LSU students planning to begin the application process the following spring should make every effort to attend informational meetings presented by the counselors in the College of Basic Sciences. These meetings are held in November and provide a wealth of vital information regarding the application process and information about the LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee. Students must register with the LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee by May 1 and submit all required committee forms by June 15 of the year prior to anticipated entry to medical/dental school.
Typically in the spring of the junior year (or year prior to anticipated entry date) students register for and take the admission test for their chosen field (MCAT, DAT, OAT, etc.). These standardized tests cover the information from the prerequisite coursework and are a major factor in admission decisions.
Applicants then register with and complete a primary application with the centralized application service for that particular health profession (AMCAS, AADSAS, etc.). This national application is submitted in the summer prior to the anticipated entry date. Students identify the individual schools to which they wish to submit application on the national application service. The application service verifies all information supplied by the applicant and then forwards the information to the specified schools. The LSU Dental School does not participate in the national application service.
Once the national application has been completed, the next step is the secondary application. This is the individual application from each of the medical/dental schools in which the student has requested application. These secondary applications should be completed and submitted as soon as possible. Once the individual medical/dental schools have received the secondary application, students are eligible for interviews. Interviews typically run from August to April. LSU Dental School applications are available beginning in September for admission the following July. Students should contact the Dental School directly to obtain an application.
The links to this page will provide further information about the application process and the agencies involved. It is strongly recommended that students thoroughly review the guidelines and deadline dates for each step of the application process. Counselors in the College of Basic Sciences are available to answer questions from any LSU student about their application and the procedures involved in applying to medical/dental school. |
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