Programs

Dentistry Summer Dental Admission Test (DAT) Preparation

UIC Urban Health Program- College of Dentistry

The purpose of this program is to prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds to be competitive applicants for graduate or professional school. The core experience for program participants will be a test preparation course for the GRE, DAT, or MCAT examinations. These courses are valued at $1299- $2999. In addition to strengthening test taking skills, participants will engage in different workshops designed to support them through the admissions process for graduate or professional school. This program is ideal for 1st time test takers as well as retakers. It is free of charge for all participant

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Admissions (assistance with application process for health profession degree programs)

Program Location

Settings: In-person

County: Cook County / Chicago, IL

In-person location: UIC Campus

Timing

Time periods: None

Program Components
  • Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)
    9. In addition to strengthening test taking skills, participants will engage in different workshops designed to support them through the admissions process for graduate or professional school
  • Application guidance/support (e.g. standardized test prep)
    The core experience for program participants will be a test preparation course for the GRE, DAT, or MCAT examinations.

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    Actively recruiting African American, Latino, and Native American undergraduate students throughout Illinois, and encouraging them to apply to dental school

Contact Information

Braulia Espinosa
Email: bespin1@uic.edu

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