Admissions & Applying
Requirements for admission to the ACT Program in Orthodontics Advanced are the following:
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Degree from a dental school accredited by the local government jurisdiction
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English language proficiency
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Orthodontic degree or certificate
Application Process
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Official dental education transcripts and an official ECE Course-by-Course Report
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3 confidential reports from people with knowledge of the applicant’s skills and potential
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Proof of English language proficiency for people with English as a second language (official TOEFL or IELTS score required)
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One-time, non-refundable application fee of $150.00** (the application fee must be paid in US dollars in the form of a check drawn from a US-affiliated bank, cashier's check, or money order made payable to UC Regents.) For those who have applied to the Orthodontics Postgraduate Training fee AND the Orthdontics ACT Program at the same time, the application fee is: $175 for both programs.
All application materials must be sent directly to:
UCLA School of Dentistry
Deadline
Deadlines vary depending on the initial quarter of enrollment.
| Initial Quarter of Enrollment | Application Deadline |
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| Summer (July – September) | March 31 |
| Fall (late September – December) | June 1 |
| Winter (January – March) | September 15 |
| Spring (April – June) | December 15 |
Selection Process
The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:
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Academic achievement
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English language proficiency
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Content of confidential reports
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Content of personal statement
Decisions will be made on a rolling basis. A letter of acceptance signed by the Program Director and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Personnel will be issued upon acceptance.