The main purposes of the Accelerated Dental Acceptance Program Track (ADAPT) are (1) to continue to attract high quality applicants to the USC School of Dentistry, (2) to encourage students interested in dentistry to take their predental education at USC, and (3) to offer an opportunity for quality students to complete their education at an outstanding private university. Only students who are completing their senior year in high school are eligible to apply.
(2) Complete and submit the ADAPT application and essay to the USC School of Dentistry by February 1. (3) In addition, forward the following items directly to the School of Dentistry: (a) $50 application fee, (b) 2 x 2 passport-style photograph, (c) two letters of recommendation from high school science teachers, (d) copies of SAT scores and high school transcripts, and copy of acceptance letter from USC.
For additional information and an application, contact: Office of Admissions and Minority Affairs, School of Dentistry, Room 216, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, (213) 740-2841.
The D.D.S./M.B.A. dual degree program is a five-year program offered cooperatively by the School of Dentistry and the Graduate School of Business Administration. Students must complete all requirements established by both schools for their respective degrees.
The program involves completion of the first year in the School of Dentistry, the second in the Graduate School of Business Administration, and then completion of the balance of the slightly modified dentistry program. A total of 48 units must be completed in the Graduate School of Business Administration.
First Year: required dentistry courses
Second Year: required business core courses
Third to Fifth Year: Completion of the remainder of required dentistry courses and elective courses. The dentistry requirement of four units of selective courses will be met by business courses.
The program may be completed in five calendar years.
Admission Requirements: Students who have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have successfully completed one year in the School of Dentistry will be considered for admission to the Graduate School of Business Administration. All requirements for admission to the regular M.B.A. program (grade point average, GMAT score, etc.) must be fulfilled by the dental student for admission to the Graduate School of Business Administration.
The D.D.S. and the M.B.A. degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of their requirements by the School of Dentistry and the Graduate School of Business Administration.
Produced by the USC Division of Student Affairs, Office of University Publications, May 1, 1995