Pre-dental advising and dental school admissions.
Guidance from practicing dentists, side by side with our physicians, from your first shadowing hours to your acceptance.
Pathways / Pre-Dental
How dental school admissions works.
The application
Most U.S. dental schools use ADEA AADSAS, which opens each spring. Texas public dental schools use TMDSAS.
The DAT
The Dental Admission Test covers biology, general and organic chemistry, perceptual ability, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning.
Experience
Schools look for shadowing in general and specialty dentistry, service to others, and evidence of manual dexterity.
Interviews
Formats range from traditional conversations to MMI stations.
Requirements, tests, and dates vary by program and change from cycle to cycle. We confirm current requirements for every program on your list.
Everything we help with.
Academics
- Prerequisite planning
- GPA strategy and grade repair
- Tutoring for any course
- Study systems and time management
Experience
- Shadowing general dentists and specialists
- Service and leadership
- Manual dexterity activities
- Research, if it fits your goals
The DAT
- When to test
- Personalized study plans
- DAT Bootcamp and one-on-one tutoring
- Perceptual ability strategy
- Retake strategy
Your story
- Why dentistry
- Personal statement coaching
- Experience descriptions
- Letters of recommendation strategy
Applications
- School list strategy
- AADSAS primary application
- School-specific supplementals
- Timelines
Interviews & decisions
- Mock interviews with a dentist
- MMI practice
- Waitlist strategy
- Comparing offers and cost
Need something that isn't listed? Ask. If we don't do it ourselves, we'll help you find someone who does.
Led by people who do this work.
Your Pre-Dental plan is led by practicing dentists who know the DAT, AADSAS, and dental school interviews firsthand, working side by side with our physicians. You get one lead advisor who knows your whole file and a team that checks in, celebrates the wins, and steps in fast when something goes sideways.
We work with you online everywhere in the U.S., and in person in Utah and Idaho. Programs in our region include the University of Utah School of Dentistry and Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in South Jordan. Idaho residents can apply through the Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) with Creighton University.
Specialist profiles coming soon.
Pre-Dental packages at a glance.
Basecamp
$2,450
or $613/mo × 4, interest‑free
Strategy, program list, your ADEA AADSAS application, personal statement, and one mock interview.
Ridge
$4,450
or $1,113/mo × 4, interest‑free
Adds supplementals for up to 8 programs, 3 mock interviews, MMI prep, and waitlist strategy.
Summit
$6,450
or $1,613/mo × 4, interest‑free
Unlimited supplementals and mock interviews, weekly check-ins, and 10 hours of DAT tutoring.
Packages, side by side.
Each level builds on the one before it.
Swipe sideways to compare all three packages.
| Basecamp$2,450or $613/mo × 4one application cycle | Ridge$4,450or $1,113/mo × 4one application cycle | Summit$6,450or $1,613/mo × 4one application cycle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free strategy session and in-depth diagnostic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Program list strategy | Up to 10 programs | Up to 20 programs | Unlimited |
| ADEA AADSAS application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal statement coaching, in your own words | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dental shadowing, service, and manual dexterity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Letters of recommendation strategy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| School-specific essays and supplementals | — | Up to 8 programs | Unlimited |
| Mock interviews with a dentist | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Interview format prep (traditional and MMI) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| DAT tutoring | — | Study plan | 10 hours |
| Update letters, waitlist, and offer strategy | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Check-ins, in person or by video | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Weekly |
| Message channel and Ascent Rewards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ priority |
| Get started | Get started | Get started |
Monthly amounts are 4 interest-free payments, rounded to the nearest dollar; your total always equals the package price. "Unlimited" means as many as you need during your application cycle. Save 5% when you pay in full; longer monthly plans are available through PayPal Pay Later, subject to PayPal's approval.
Programs & memberships.
- The Ascent JourneyYear-round Pre-Dental membership before you apply: roadmap, course reviews, experience planning, and regular check-ins$1,650/yr or $155/mo
- Strategy ResetFor reapplicants: full review of your past application, a rebuilt plan, and full support for your next cycle$3,950
- DAT BootcampIntensive 8 weeks, in person or online; includes up to $300 in practice resources purchased in your name$1,595
Single services.
Pay only for what you need. Anything you spend on single services counts toward a package if you upgrade within 60 days.
See all 14 single services and prices
- Free strategy session20 minutes, in person or by video$0
- In-depth diagnosticFull review, 90-minute session, written strategy$350
- One-on-one advising sessionFor questions outside a package$175/hr
- Mock interview with a dentistWith written feedback$195 · 3 for $525
- Personal statement coachingFrom first idea to final draft, with unlimited revisions through submission (one cycle)$850
- Experience section reviewDental shadowing, service, and manual dexterity$595
- Supplemental essay coaching$250 per program · 5 for $1,050
- Program list strategy$395
- Experience plan and outreachA personal experience plan, plus help reaching out and applying$295
- Update letter or letter of intent$250
- Reapplicant review$450
- DAT tutoringOne-on-one$125/hr · 10 hrs $1,150
- Academic tutoringAny course, science or non-science, in person or online$75/hr
- Advanced science tutoringOrganic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and upper-level sciences$95/hr
Special situations are our specialty.
- Students retaking the DAT
- Reapplicants
- Low GPA or upward-trend stories
- Career changers
- Students deciding between dentistry and medicine
Can't afford this? Apply for a scholarship.
Need-based Ascent Access Scholarships apply to every pathway, from partial discounts to fully covered packages. Learn about financial aid
Pre-Dental questions.
When should I take the DAT?
Most students test after finishing their core science prerequisites and before applications open, which leaves time for a retake. We set your date around your classes and your target cycle.
How much dental shadowing do I need?
It varies by school. Many applicants have 100 or more hours, ideally across general dentistry and at least one specialty. We help you find shadowing and log it well.
Do you help with the perceptual ability section?
Yes. It's the section students find least familiar, and it improves with the right practice. We build it into your DAT plan.
Will you write my personal statement?
No. Every word you submit is your own. We coach, question, structure, and edit, and we never write your essays. Application services ask you to certify that your essays are your own work, and we take that seriously.
Do you guarantee admission?
No. No one can ethically guarantee admission. What we guarantee is a real plan, honest advice, and our full effort.
What if I switch paths?
You stay with us and your plan adapts. Many students move between medicine and other health professions, and we guide every pathway.
What is your refund policy?
For application packages, programs, and memberships, you can request a refund within 14 days of enrolling. We refund what you've paid, minus the value of services already delivered at our single-service prices, and your free strategy session never counts against you. Single services are fully refundable before work begins. Monthly memberships can be canceled anytime before the next billing date. After 14 days, payments are non-refundable, but we'll always work with you to pause or adjust your plan.
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