Profile for Success Program Application

Welcome to the application page for the 2024 Profile for Success (PFS) Program. To apply to the 2024 PFS Program:

Please make sure that you save your application after each session.
Prior to submitting, make sure that your application is complete and you have uploaded:
- A 2-3 paragraph essay explaining how you qualify for PFS
- A list of the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, English, Sociology and Psychology course (s) you have taken and/or are currently enrolled
- A DAT Report (if taken)
- A 500 word minimum essay that addresses the short essay questions
- A current resume or curriculum vitae
Do not forget the following information is required for your application to be complete:
- Three letters of recommendation along with the applicant recommendation form (from each recommender). Two letters should be from science instructors/ professors and the third can be from an individual of your choice. Please complete the contact information in the Recommendation Section within the application. Emails will automatically be sent out to your recommenders with the link to the Recommendation Form.
- Official college transcripts from each institution you have attended.
  Transcripts should be sent electronically via a transcript service (eg: www.parchment.com or Credentials TranscriptsNetwork, etc.). The school registrar may also send electronic transcripts directly to the email below. Mailed transcripts must be received by March 1, 2024.
  Profile for Success Program
  The University of Michigan School of Dentistry
  ATTN: PFS Program Coordinator
  Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  Room G226 Dental Building
  1011 N. University Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078

If you have issues completing the application, please contact Profile for Success Coordinator at umsoddivinc@umich.edu.
Applications must be completed with a time stamp later than March 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.

Applicant Information

Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Current Mailing Address

Current Phone

Permanent Mailing Address

Permanent Phone

Are you a US citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid social security number?

Yes No

Program Qualifications

Please supply the following information. Check any/all appropriate boxes that would describe yourself by using the guidelines to determine your eligibility. Please upload a corresponding essay (2-3 paragraphs) describing how you qualify for PFS. Only one category is necessary to qualify. Documentation is not required at time of application but must be available upon request.

Economically disadvantaged:
A student that comes from a “low income family” with an annual income below the thresholds published in the Federal Register by the Secretary, DHHS, for use in all health professions programs (Click here for more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/02/01/2019-00621/annual-update-of-the-hhs-poverty-guideline). Educationally disadvantaged:
A student comes from a community college or a less competitive four-year institution, as defined by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges.
Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) at student's school are markedly below other institutions, or student performance on standardized tests (ACT/SAT) is below national norms AND student has an overall grade point average below 3.0 or a science grade point average below 2.90.
Student attended secondary school in a financially designated poor district. Parents and other adults in the household are not high school graduates.
Student lacked the opportunity to gain academic enrichment from other sources. Socially disadvantaged:
A student comes from an environment that has inhibited (but not prevented) them from obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities required to enroll in and successfully complete an undergraduate course of study that could lead to a career in the health services.This includes, but is not limited to: First generation college students, or are limited by their community setting (rural, inner city or reservation), has a certified learning disability, a physical disability, or student is from a single-parent household or foster-care setting for the majority of their K-12 experience. Demonstrated commitment to improving the health of the underserved and disadvantaged populations:
Personal life experiences with underserved and disadvantaged health issues, and how these issues have stimulated you to pursue training in dentistry.
Significant volunteer or other work for a clinic or agency serving the underserved or disadvantaged populations (local, national or international).
Other experiences (e.g. specific courses taken) which have prompted you to focus on improving the health of underserved and disadvantaged populations.

Your Essay:

The above information that I have checked is true to the best of my knowledge. If needed, I will supply the information to document my status as a student from a disadvantaged background or my demonstrated commitment to improving the health of the underserved and disadvantaged populations.

Education History

List most recent colleges or universities you have attended:

Name and address of current College/University

Current College Standing:

What is/was your major?

Total credit hours completed

Cumulative grade point average (GPA)

Name and address of other College/University attended

College standing when attended:

Total credit hours completed

Cumulative grade point average (GPA)

Have you taken course(s) in Biology or Chemistry?

Yes No

Have you taken any Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, or English courses at other institutions?

Yes No

You must complete the following courses to participate in the pre-dental PFS program:

2 Semesters of Biology with Labs
2 Semesters of Inorganic Chemistry with Labs
2 Semesters of Organic Chemistry with Labs
1 Semester Physics (recommended but not required)
1 Semester of College Level Math
1 Semester of English Composition

Please upload a list (using the format below) of all Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, English, Sociology and Psychology course(s) you have taken and/or are currently enrolled. Please include grade received and semester/term you took the course.
Please use this format: COURSE (name); SEMESTER COMPLETED, (term/year); GRADE RECEIVED
Please be advised that all program pre-requisites must be fulfilled prior to the program in order to qualify for admission into PFS.

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Have you previously taken the Dental Admissions Test (DAT)?

Yes No

Date taken or anticipated test date

If yes, please upload a copy of the DAT report or upload a word document of your test scores. Please make sure that all scores are listed (Academic Average; Science Average; Bio; General Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Reading Comprehension; Quantitative Reasoning, PAT)

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Have you taken a DAT review course?

Yes No

If yes, where?

What year do you plan to apply to dental school?

Extracurricular activities: please list any sports, hobbies, clubs, etc.

Have you ever participated in a Health Careers Opportunity Program (i.e. HCOP, SMDEP, SHEP, etc.) summer academic enrichment program or summer research program?

Yes No

If yes, please list the name of the program, the location and dates attended:

How did you hear about our program? (Friend, Advisor, Website, UM Dental Faculty/Staff/Student/Alumni) Please list name.

Personal Essay Questions:

Please provide a short essay in which you introduce yourself, and address the following questions:

What exposure have you had to the field of dentistry and how has this influenced you?
What are your goals as a health professional?
How would you describe yourself? How would others describe you?
Explain why you want to participate in this program and why we should select you as a participant.
What unique skills, qualities or life experiences would you bring to a health profession?

Upload your typed essay. Please save an electronic version of your answers to be used if you are accepted into the program.

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Recommendations:

Three (3) letters of recommendation should be submitted directly from each person making the recommendation. Note: Two letters should come from your science instructors and the third may come from an advisor/counselor/employer or person of your choice.

List names and titles of the people you have asked to complete the recommendation form received with this application. YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO SCIENCE INSTRUCTORS.

Person 1

Name

Title

Institution

Person 2

Name

Title

Institution

Person 3

Name

Title

Institution

Please upload a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

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I certify that the above information is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsifying or providing incorrect information may jeopardize my participation in this or future University of Michigan School of Dentistry Summer Programs.