Medical &
Dental School
LSU Committee Application for
2014 Entering Class
These pages comprise the College of Basic Sciences LSU PMED/PDENT
Review Committee application packet. Students wishing to use the
Premedical/Predental Review Committee for the 2014 class must attend
one of the mandatory information meetings. Registration Cards are
distributed ONLY at the information meetings. After attending one of
the meetings, you should complete the required forms and carefully follow
the guidelines contained within. Letter of Evaluation Forms are also
available online. In addition to this packet, they must be submitted by the
appropriate deadlines.
LSU College of Science
Office of Student Services
351 Hatcher Hall
Baton Rouge LA 70803
225-578-4200
scidean@lsu.edu
MEDICAL/DENTAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO MEDICAL OR
DENTAL SCHOOL MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
1.
CORE REQUIREMENTS—Complete the minimum core courses, hours and/or degree as stated in the
Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) or ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools for each
professional school to which you apply.
The LSU Medical and Dental Schools typically only accept Louisiana residents. The LSU Medical
School in New Orleans will accept up to 40 non-Louisiana residents. Students interested in applying
out-of-state
or
students
who
are
out-of-state
residents
should
pay
particular
attention to admission requirements concerning residency.
2.
MCAT/DAT/OAT—The MCAT, DAT, and OAT are standardized examinations required for
admission to professional school. See calendar for deadline dates.
3.
FORMAL APPLICATION TO PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
MEDICAL SCHOOL—Applicants to medical school must complete a formal standardized application
for admission. Allopathic Medical (MD) schools participate in AMCAS (American Medical College
Application Service: http://www.aamc.org/audienceamcas.htm ). Osteopathic Medical (DO) Schools
participate in AACOMAS (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medical Schools
Application Service: http://aacomas.aacom.org). These standardized applications are generally available
around the beginning of May. Students applying to medical schools who do not participate in AMCAS
or AACOMAS must contact these schools directly to request an application.
DENTAL SCHOOL—Applicants to dental school must complete a formal application for admission.
The LSU Dental School in New Orleans (http://www.lsusd.lsuhsc.edu, 504-941-8124) is now
participating in the national application service (AADSAS). AADSAS (American Association of Dental
School Application Service) is available through the American Dental Education Association website
(http://portal.aadsasweb.org ) beginning around May 15, 2013.
TEXAS MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCHOOL APPLICATION SERVICES (TMDSAS)-TMDSAS is a
centralized service for applicants to the public medical and dental schools in Texas. Students complete
an application through TMDSAS. TMDSAS verifies applications and forwards to the individual schools
to which the student is applying. TMDSAS is accessed at http://www.utsystem.edu/TMDSAS /.
Baylor, which is a private school, does not participate in TMDSAS. Medical applicants to Baylor apply
using AMCAS. Baylor dental applicants should contact the Baylor School of Dentistry directly for
application information (www.tambcd.edu).
OPTOMETRY/PODIATRY APPLICATION SERVICES—OPTOMCAS is the centralized
application for optometry schools as is accessed at: http://www.optomcas.org/. The Podiatry application
service is AACPMAS and is accessed at: http://www.e-aacpmas.org/ .
4.
LETTERS OF EVALUATION—Applicants to medical and dental school will be required to submit
letters of evaluation. Professional schools strongly encourage applicants to use the LSU
Premedical/Predental Review Committee; however it is NOT required.
EARLY DECISION PROGRAM (EDP)
Many medical schools offer an Early Decision Program (EDP). Check the Medical School Admissions
Requirements (MSAR) to determine if individual medical schools offer an EDP and to obtain deadline dates.
The EDP school application deadline is August 1, 2013. Medical schools notify EDP applicants of their
decisions by October 1, 2013.
In order to guarantee that your committee evaluation packet will be submitted by the deadline dates, students
should have their LSU PreMedical/PreDental Review Committee packet, essay, resume, in by April 15, 2013,
should plan to take the MCAT no later than April 27, 2013, and their faculty evaluation letters submitted no
later than May 1, 2013. While the committee may be able to submit your packet by the deadline if you do not
meet these deadlines, it is NOT guaranteed. After receiving their MCAT scores, students may opt out of EDP
by notifying the College of Basic Sciences Dean’s Office in writing. They may then request that their
committee packet be sent to additional schools.
The decision to apply to an EDP program should be made carefully. According to the American Association of
Medical Colleges, students accepted through EDP show “extraordinary credentials for admission.” Students
considering an EDP application should contact the admissions office at the medical school they are considering
for information on criteria for acceptance.
EDP programs are regulated by AAMC and applicants must agree to the following:
•to not apply through EDP if they have already submitted an initial or secondary application to any M.D.
program.
•to apply to only one AMCAS medical school through the EDP.
•to not submit additional applications until notified of non-acceptance in EDP or until the October 1
EDP notification deadline has passed.
•to attend the school if offered an EDP acceptance.
All EDP applicants accepted by a medical school must adhere to these regulations; any violation will result in
an investigation by AMCAS.
Medical Schools agree to:
•notify each applicant of an admission decision by October 1.
•defer each EDP applicant to the regular applicant pool as soon as an EDP decision is made.
Some advantages of EDP:
•informed early of admission decision
•demonstrates a commitment to a particular school
•can save money in application fees
Some disadvantages of EDP:
•limits opportunities
•late application to other schools if denied EDP admission
IMPORTANT DATES IN 2013 FOR 2014
MEDICAL APPLICANTS
January 24 & 26, 2013
March 23, 2013
MCAT examination dates.
MCAT examination date.
March 15, 2013
Committee registration deadline. You must submit your committee registration
Form with signature of faculty evaluators and a $10 non-refundable deposit
(check or money order only) to the College of Science Dean’s Office, 351
Hatcher Hall by 4:30 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
April 4 & 26, 2013
MCAT examination dates.
April 27, 2013
MCAT examination date. Students applying for an Early Decision Program
(EDP) must have taken the MCAT by this date to guarantee submission of
your LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee by the EDP deadline.
May 1, 2013
Deadline for submitting Committee Application. The Personal
InformationForm, Resume, Essay, Release of Information Form must be
submitted to the College of Science Dean’s Office in 351 Hatcher Hall by 4:30
pm. (All materials must be received in order to be reviewed by the
committee. No exceptions will be made.) Files will be reviewed in the order in
which they are completed.
Final date for letters of evaluation to be received for Early Decision
Applicants in order to guarantee submission of packet before 8/1/2013
deadline.
May 11, 18, & 23, 2013
MCAT examination dates.
May 30, 2013
MCAT examination date. This is the latest date to take the MCAT in order
to be reviewed by the LSU Committee for the 2013 class. Your packet will
not be placed in order for review until the scores are received. Normally
takes 30 days to receive scores from MCAT.
June 1, 2013
Earliest AMCAS submission. (Approximate date)
June 3, 2013
Final deadline for receipt of Letters of Evaluation. Minimum of 2 letters
from faculty or research mentors from LSU are required.
June 20, 2013
July 2, 2013
July 13, 2013
July 25 & 28, 2013
August 2 & 3, 2013
August 9, 2013
August 15 & 16, 2013
August 22 & 28, 2013
September 7, 2013
September 11 & 12, 2013
MCAT examination date.
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MCAT examination date.
November 1, 2013
November 30, 2013
December 15, 2013
AMCAS filing deadline for LSU Medical School-Shreveport.
AMCAS filing deadline for LSU Medical School-New Orleans
AMCAS filing deadline for Tulane Medical School
IMPORTANT DATES IN 2013 FOR 2014
DENTAL APPLICANTS
Spring 2013
Register to obtain a “DENTPIN (DENTal Personal Identifier Number) at the American
Dental Association website. (http://www.ada.org/dentpin.aspx ). This will be your
Uunique personal identifier for registering for the DAT and for the AADSAS application.
Register to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT). (http://www.ada.org/dat.aspx ).
The (DAT) Dental Admission Test may be taken at anytime. It is scheduled through the
Dental Admission Testing Program and taken at a Prometric Testing Center in your area.
Students wanting to be reviewed by the committee must provide official DAT scores
to the College of Basic Sciences by 4:30 pm, June 1, 2013. Students wanting to repeat
the test, must wait 90 days before attempting to retake it. Please note that the registration
timeline requires 2 to 3 weeks. Register early!
March 15, 2013
Committee registration deadline. You must submit your committee registration Form
with signature of faculty evaluators and a $10 non-refundable deposit (check or money
order only) to the College of Science Dean’s Office, 351 Hatcher Hall by 4:30 pm. NO
EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
May 1, 2013
Deadline for submitting Committee Application. The Personal InformationForm,
Resume, Essay, Release of Information Form must be submitted to the College of
Science Dean’s Office in 351 Hatcher Hall by 4:30 pm. (All materials must be
received in order to be reviewed by the committee. No exceptions will be made.)
Files will be reviewed in the order in which they are completed.
May 15, 2013
Check website for availability of AADSAS application form (http://www.adea.org).
June 1, 2013
DAT must be taken and score submitted to the College of Science Dean’s Office by
4:30 pm. Your file will not be placed in order for review until a copy of your test
score report has been received in the Dean’s office.
June 3, 2013
A minimum of 2 letters of evaluation from LSU faculty members or research
mentors must be received by this date.
June 1, 2013
Earliest date to submit AADSAS application for 2013 entering dental class (approximate
date).
November 1, 2013
Deadline for AADSAS submission for the LSU Dental School.
Note
Dental Schools highly recommend that you use the
Premed/Predent Review Committee at your university.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
MEDICAL/DENTAL COMMITTEE PROCEDURES
1. FILES - DUE IN THE DEAN’S OFFICE (351 HATCHER) BY 4:30 pm, on deadline dates listed below.
Files are reviewed on a first completed basis Students must have completed a registration form before a file will be started. A
completed file consists of 1) MCAT/DAT scores, 2) Personal Information Form, 3)Signed Dean of Student’s Release of Information
Form, 4) Committee Resume Form, 5) a copy of your AMCAS/Dental Essay, and 6) at least 2 Faculty Letters of Evaluation from
courses you have earned credit for or in whose lab you have worked on this campus. In order to use the LSU Premedical/Predental
Committee, a student must have been enrolled full time during the last 2 semesters at LSU. Only students with an overall and
science g.p.a. of 3.0 or better will be allowed to use the Premedical/Predental Committee unless you have earned a 3.5 or better with
full-time loads in your last 3-4 semesters. If you are a traditional student who has earned most of your credit at LSU, it would be to
your advantage to use the Premedical/Predental Committee. Applicants without the above-stated requirements may still apply to
medical/dental school on their own. You are to request that your letters of evaluation be sent directly to the schools to which you are
applying. This should be done after you submit your AMCAS application. It is always best to send your AMCAS application in as
soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding your status, contact a premedical/predental advisor in 351 Hatcher Hall.
Committee Review Checklist
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1. Registration Card - All registration cards must be turned in to the BASC Dean’s Office in 351 Hatcher Hall by
Wednesday, March 15, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. The registration card must include signatures of faculty evaluators.
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2. $10.00 Non-refundable registration Fee (check or money order only) must be paid at time of registration.
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3. MCAT/DAT Test - Students are required to take the MCAT no later than May30, 2013 in order to use the
committee for the 2014 entering class. DAT/OAT scores must be received in the Dean’s Office by 4:30 pm, June 1,
2013. You will not be placed in order for review by the committee until your test scores are received.
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4. Personal Information Form (PIF) with Photo –All sections must be completed and turned in to the BASC Dean’s Office
in 351 Hatcher Hall by May 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm (April 15 if Early Decision Applicant). The application must be typed.
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5. Signed copy of the “Authorization to Release Information” form from the LSU Student Advocacy &
Accountability Office by May 1, 2013 at 4:30 pm.
_____ 6. Completed Committee Resumé Form by May 1, 2013 at 4:3 pm. You must include dates and times for all
activities/experiences
_____ 7. Medical/Dental Essay - The personal comments in your AMCAS/AADSA/AACOMAS Essay should include personal
insights regarding your desire to attend medical or dental school. Avoid, if possible, repeating information found elsewhere
on the application. Because many admissions committees place significant weight on this section, consider and construct
your remarks carefully. Also, use this space to continue, explain, or elaborate on answers given elsewhere in your
application. It is strongly recommended that you complete the AMCAS application as soon as possible. You will submit a
copy of this essay to the LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee. Please do not exceed the character limits of the
application services.
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7. Letters of Evaluation - You must have a minimum of two letters of evaluation from faculty members or research mentors
at LSU. Science majors are advised to request evaluations from at least two science faculty members. Letters from teaching
assistants or lab instructors are not acceptable. Evaluators should use the Committee evaluation forms provided. You may
request additional non-faculty evaluations; this evaluator should use his or her own personal/business letterhead. There
should not be more than 4 total evaluations submitted. Completed forms must be turned in directly to this office by your
evaluators. (Students are never to turn in completed letters of evaluation on their own.) The mailing address is LSU
Premedical/Predental Review Committee, College of Basic Sciences, 336 Hatcher Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803.
2. NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
We will send a committee evaluation & copies of your faculty letters to those schools participating in the Letter of Evaluation
Programs offered by the application services. The letter packet is sent directly to the Admission Offices of the schools which
do not participate in those services (including the LSU Medical School in Shreveport). Any changes in the list of
medical/dental schools listed on your Personal Information Form must be submitted in writing.
Note: It is your responsibility to keep current on the status of your file. Receipt of items for the committee application will be
recorded in the Grades section of Moodle. It is YOUR responsiblity to make sure all items are received by the
deadline dates listed.
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF BASIC SCIENCES
351 Hatcher Hall
Place 2x3”
Photo here
APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED
Applicant for: Medicine_____
AAMC ID #______________
AACOMAS ID # _____________ (for osteopathic medical schools)
TMDSAS ID #____________ (for Texas medical/dental schools)
Applicant for: Dentistry_____
DENTPIN #_______________ (for dental schools)
Applicant for: Other_______
List_______________________________
Anticipated Graduation Date: _______________ Are you applying to an Early Decision Program? _______
Are you applying to a combined MD/PhD program? ____________
Are you a current LSU student?__________ If no, last semester attended LSU___________
Full Name___________________________________ Age______ LSU ID#_____________________
Preferred Name________________________________________ PAWS Email ______________________
LSU Mailing Address____________________________________ Local Phone_______________
____________________________________
Permanent Mailing Address__________________________________ Permanent Phone________________
___________________________________
Major(s) ______________________________________ Minor(s)______________________________
Overall GPA____________ Science GPA_____________
Have you ever taken the MCAT/DAT? Yes________No________
If yes, when___________/____________ Score(s) __________________________________________
Do you plan to re-test? Yes _______ No _______
If yes, date of re-test ___________________
FACULTY EVALUATORS
List names of people from whom you will seek evaluations. The committee will accept evaluations from any faculty member who actually taught you in the
classroom or who has served as your research mentor at LSU. Letters from teaching and graduate assistants (TAs and GAs) are NOT acceptable. While the
committee will accept evaluations from any discipline, it should be noted that medical/dental schools prefer evaluations from science faculty members.
NAME
DEPARTMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
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LIST OF MEDICAL/DENTAL SCHOOLS
Please list below the medical/dental schools to which you are applying (You may also print out and
attach a copy of the Dental School Designation Section of AADSAS or the AMCAS Medical School
Summary). You may attach another page with additional schools if necessary. Any changes to this list
of schools must be submitted in writing to the committee.
SCHOOL
CITY/STATE
_______________________________________ ____________________________________
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_______________________________________ ____________________________________
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1. Write a PARAGRAPH about your family. (Limit of 300 words)
2. Based on your experiences in college, what advice would you give to an incoming freshman?
(Limit of 300 words)
LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
In choosing to use the services of the LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee, I am aware
that the committee evaluation is confidential and accessible only to the members of the committee
and the admissions officers at the professional schools I have indicated on my application. I
further understand that the submitted letters may include information about my academic record,
work experience and activities, and other personal characteristics that are relevant to my
suitability for professional school admission. All material received by the committee becomes the
property of the committee, including letters of evaluation from faculty members and other
evaluators. I know that in choosing to use the LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee, I
waive my right to view the committee evaluation and any letters submitted on my behalf.
I understand that I may be reviewed by the committee only once and that it is my responsibility to
withdraw my committee application should I decide not to apply to professional school during this
application year. Withdrawal from the committee must be submitted in writing and received
before the evaluation has been completed.
I understand that these evaluations are not for purposes of applying to graduate programs,
summer research programs, or for scholarships.
I understand that it is my choice to use the LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee to apply
to medical/dental school. It is NOT a requirement in order to apply for admission.
By signing, I understand and agree to the terms and conditions of using the services of the LSU
Premedical/Predental Review Committee and under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy
Act, I have waived my rights to view the committee evaluation and other letters submitted on my
behalf now and at any time in the future.
___________________________________
Print your name
___________________________________
Signature
______________________
Date
Provide a copy of your PERSONAL STATEMENT/ ESSAY (5300 character maximum).
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Authorization to Release Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (or FERPA, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal
law that protects the privacy of student educational records. At age 18, FERPA rights transfer from the
guardian to the student. As a result, there is limited educational information that the Student Advocacy &
Accountability office can discuss with anyone other than the student directly. For the office staff to discuss
specific incidents and files, an “Authorization to Release Information” form must be signed by the student.
(For more information on FERPA, please consult the web at www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html)
I, ________________________________________, hereby grant the Student Advocacy & Accountability
office of Louisiana State University permission to release and/or discuss any/all information within my student
disciplinary file and academic record to the LSU Premedical/Predental Review Committee. This information
will be used for the purposes of submitting a letter of evaluation to the professional schools on my behalf.
Signature of Student ______________________________________
Date
______________________________________
LSU ID Number
______________________________________
Return signed form to:
College of Science
351 Hatcher Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Date Received __________________________
By _____________________________
MEDICAL AND DENTAL
REAPPLICATION PROCESS
1. If you have previously used the Premedical/Predental Committee, you may request a copy of your
Committee evaluation be sent to the medical/dental schools to which you are re-applying. Only your
composite committee evaluation will be sent; faculty letters cannot be sent again by this office.
The request form to release a copy of your committee evaluation can be picked up in the BASC
Student Services Office, 351 Hatcher Hall. This can only be done the following year after your file is
reviewed by the Premedical/Predental Committee. Under no circumstances will the re-applicant be
reviewed again by the Committee. There is a $10 charge to have your composite evaluation resent.
This must be paid by check or money order only and made payable to the College of Basic Sciences.
2. MCAT registration is available on line (http://www.aamc.org). Check the website for dates. The
DAT may be taken at anytime. It is scheduled through the Dental Admission Testing Program and
Prometric Registration Center. Registration is available online at http://www.adea.org. Students
wanting to repeat the DAT, must wait 90 days before attempting to retake it.
3. It is very important to get your application in early. Earliest submission for AMCAS and AADSAS
is approximately June 1, 2013. The AMCAS application is expected to be available via the AAMC web
site on approximately May 15, 2013. The AADSAS application is usually available the first week of
May. Check the web site for availability (http://www.adea.org).
4. As a reapplicant, it is in your best interest to solicit new faculty letters to be submitted directly to the
schools to which you are applying. These letters of evaluation should be written on
departmental/individual letterhead and not on the Committee faculty evaluation form.
5. You should also know that it is generally considered a big “NO-NO” to enroll in a graduate program
that you do “NOT” intend to complete.
6. It is usually best to schedule an appointment at the medical or dental school in the summer to
discuss how you can improve your application for the following year. You should attempt to
obtain new letters of evaluation and to update your application to include new information that
was not a part of the original application.