Bridge to Dental School is a comprehensive virtual program designed to support prospective dental students through the application process. Led by current HSDM dental students and hosted on Zoom, the program combines interactive workshops with small group mentoring. Topics include:

• Study Tips for the Dental Admission Test (DAT)
• Personal Statement and Resume Writing
• Interviewing Skills
• Insights into the Dental School Curriculum

Participants connect with mentors and peers while learning about dental school and the dental profession.

Fall 2026 schedule

Sessions will take place on the following Wednesdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m. Eastern time:

• November 4
• November 18
• December 2
• December 9

Benefits

• Mentorship: Learn from current HSDM dental students and connect with peers.
• Certificate: Receive a certificate of completion upon successfully completing the program.
• Application fee waivers: Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible for application fee waivers when applying to HSDM.

Requirements

• Applicants must have completed at least one semester of college or earned a degree from a higher education institution.
• Applicants must plan to apply to dental school and must not have submitted a dental school application before the program begins.
• Previous program participants are not eligible to reapply.
• Participants must attend all four sessions, actively participate, and complete assigned tasks.
• Participants should keep their cameras on during sessions unless they have received prior approval to turn them off.

This program is open and welcoming to all eligible participants regardless of identity. This approach is consistent with Harvard University’s commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all programming.