Your DAT score is more than just a formality in the admissions process. Dental school admissions committees use your DAT score in conjunction with your academic record to assess whether you have the academic foundation upon which to build a successful dental career. Consequently, a high score on the DAT will have a direct, positive […]
Because dentists are licensed by jurisdictions such as states, districts, or dependencies, and not at the national level, different licensing jurisdictions can have disparate requirements for licensure. But for the most part, the requirements are pretty similar: Education Written examination Clinical requirement All jurisdictions accept graduates of ADA-accredited dental schools as fulfilling the educational requirement. […]
Whether you want to focus on the clinical practice, research or surgical branches of dentistry, you’ll need to get your Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) first. The application process for a four-year dental program is similar to that of many other graduate programs. In order to be considered for […]
The LPN/LVN administers glipizide (Glucotrol) 5 mg. before breakfast to an older client. At 10:30 am, the client reports a headache and hunger, and the LPN/LVN notes the client is irritable. Which action should the LPN/LVN take FIRST? 1. Contact the physician. 2. Offer the client ½ cup of fruit juice. 3. Tell the […]
Whether you want to focus on the clinical practice, research or surgical branches of dentistry, you’ll need to get your Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) first. The application process for a four-year dental program is similar to that of many other graduate programs. In order to be considered for […]
The ACT Writing Test—colloquially referred to as the ACT essay—is an optional 40-minute test that does not affect your overall ACT score. But just because the writing test is optional when you register, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s necessarily optional for you. Select schools, maybe even your dream university, actually do require the ACT essay as […]
The GMAT has changed! As of July 11, 2017, GMAT test takers will be able to choose the order in which they take GMAT test sections. After this GMAT test change, you will choose your section order at the test center on GMAT Test Day, following the computer tutorial and just before you begin your test. […]
Have you ever asked your boss for a raise? It’s not a conversation most of us look forward to, so all too often we put it off, hoping our bosses will just notice all the amazing things we do and eagerly reward us when we obliquely bring up the uncomfortable topic of earning more money. […]
When I debunked the myth that the ACT is easier than the SAT, a central component of my explanation was the fact that both tests are scored on a scale. I didn’t have the space last week to get into the gritty details of scaled scoring, so I’m going to do that here. If you’re not […]
I like to ask my students, “What have you heard? Which test is easier, the SAT or ACT?” Most students say they’ve heard the ACT is easier, though a few say the SAT is easier. Some say the tests test different things, while others give a qualified response like “The ACT is more about critical […]