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Postbaccalaureate and graduate applicants to dental school: An analysis of holistic review
Author(s) -
ChavianoMoran Rosa,
Chuck Emil,
Perez Herminio
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1930-7837
pISSN - 0022-0337
DOI - 10.1002/jdd.12147
Subject(s) - psychology , medical education , maturity (psychological) , graduate students , process (computing) , face (sociological concept) , dental education , personnel selection , selection (genetic algorithm) , medicine , sociology , computer science , management , developmental psychology , social science , artificial intelligence , economics , operating system
Although they are valued for their perceived maturity, resiliency, and diverse insight into dentistry, postbaccalaureate and graduate (PBGR) applicants face significant challenges in the admissions process. This study looks at how PBGR applicants are evaluated during the selection process at a US dental school. An analysis of metrics associated with PBGR applicants was performed, focusing on the demographic makeup, academic performance, and total experience hours compared to traditional applicants. Our results suggest that PBGR applicants who are successful in their postbaccalaureate/graduate course of study are also more likely to be admitted if they have a history of strong undergraduate performance. Our results also suggest that PBGR applicants with high self‐disclosed employment hours are strongly considered. Taken together, these results suggest that holistic review has helped PBGR applicants in the admissions process but that further adjustments need to be implemented.