Evolution of the application process to Dentistry in universities taking part in the Prueba de Selección Universitaria (PSU). Chile, 2012-2014.

Abstract

Objective: To describe the distribution of applicants and their scores on the PSU (Prueba de Selección Universitaria, University Selection Test) for admission to dental schools in Chilean universities using the PSU test for their application process from 2012 to 2014. Methodology: A descriptive study based on the records of applicants for dentistry programs in universities using the PSU test for their admissions from 2012 to 2014. Results: The analysis included 14 universities and 18 programs (campuses). Ten were private and 8 traditional. For all the programs, the number of applicants had decreased, but the higher proportion was concentrated in 3 universities in Santiago. The University of Talca was the only that showed an increase in the number of applicants per quota. There was a difference of more than 100 points in the average scores for selection between the universities. The traditional universities and those in the capital city presented higher scores. Conclusions: The decrease of postulants affects all dentistry programs; however, the rate of applicants per quota is variable. Centralization of the best entry scores is in the capital city.

Keywords

• Students
• Dental
• Chile
• Career Choice
• School Admission
• Ranking.