aadsas

  1. J

    Retaking DAT effect on AADSAS?

    Hi! So I'm retaking my DAT on July 12th and I'm submitting my apps next week! I've indicated I'm retaking the test on my application, but does this mean that when I send my apps in before my July scores come in, schools will look at my previous DAT score and judge me based off of that?
  2. D

    Is dentistry today at UMD a form of an academic enrichment?

    So slowly filling out the AADSAS (im sure fellow applicants feel my pain, you got this guys!) But would Dentistry Today, a 3 day program at University of Maryland, School of Dentistry in which you learn about dentistry and different specialties, shadow a dental student, and get a tour of the...
  3. D

    AADSAS Transcripts???

    Alright, I tried to see if anyone had asked this question before but couldn't find it. Basically aadsas has a transcript request form I have to print out. Do they expect me to go to my university, give the registrar this form in person? Is there anyway I can do this online? Like...what about...
  4. C

    IB classes given credit through community college

    I took a couple IB courses during my senior year of high school that allowed me to earn college credit through my local community college. I am filling currently filling out my coursework in AADSAS. When I look at the transcript from the community college for those IB credits, it doesn't say IB...
  5. I

    NBME Shelf Scores for AADSAS?

    Would it be worth mentioning that I have taken 2 Shelf exams while completing my master's degree? I scored in the 54th percentile on one, and in the 48th percentile on the other, which are both ranked among the medical students nationwide who also took these exams. There isn't anywhere in the...
  6. A

    AADSAS Application: AA vs. AS

    Hello All, Firstly, congratulations to everyone who is applying for this cycle. I am filling out my Apps right now and had a question and wanted to know if anyone knew. Prior to my BS, I completed 2 years at a community college and received an AS "Associate of Science." The AADSAS app only has...
  7. V

    List of Schools

    Hey guys, so I've run into a bit of a roadblock. I've got 25 schools here that I narrowed my list to but I feel like applying to this many schools will just reflect poorly on my application. Anyone willing to help narrow it down? I am a Michigan resident, btw. And here are my stats, in brief...
  8. Fancy312

    Application Timing

    Hi guys! Soooo I know the application opens tomorrow, and I'm curious to what the ideal timing is to get everything in? I need to clarify some quick things. * Letters of rec already written, just need professors to send them, give or take a few weeks extra to be on the safe side for professor...
  9. V

    AADSAS/Application Cost

    Hi All, I am currently (about) to start applying to dental schools. I am just wondering if someone whose been threw the process or knows about how much I am going to be spending? I plan on applying to about 8 schools. Does the AADSAS server cost money? Costs to send application to each...
  10. D

    (stupid) Question about filling out AADSAS application

    So...when I fill out the application will there be an option to save my answers? That way I can fill out over a period of a few days. Or will I have to fill it out right away and submit it then and there.
  11. C

    AADSAS Number of LORs?

    Hey guys, For this upcoming 2016-2017 Dental School application cycle I see that AADSAS says that you can select to submit four individual letters of recommendation. However, somewhere else (I'm trying to figure out where) said that you can submit "up to four" letters. So, my question is: do...
  12. F

    Application

    Hey guys, I am taking my DAT in a couple days, how long will it take for my scores to be uploaded on AADSAS? Will I make it for the first batch?
  13. nasturtium

    AADSAS Application Informational Videos

    Hey fellow Pre-Dents! June 1st is coming up (am I the only one that thought the cycle opens end of June? Lol :shrug:) and I thought I would share (if it hasn't been already) some ADEA AADSAS informational videos that they're posting for us for the first time. If your school or pre-health...
  14. F

    Transcripts for AADSAS

    Hey guys, I got a question (again) I plan on submitting my application on June 1st, the day it opens but I am extremely confused about how transcripts work. I plan on requesting my transcripts on June 1st but is that a good idea, and then applying that very day. My question is, can I do that...
  15. A

    Can I work on AADSAS application early?

    Hello everyone, I was told that some of you SDNers have the 2015 AADSAS application questions. I wanted to know if anyone would be willing to share a PDF, Word, or any other version of it with me. If this is not possible then does anyone know a brief summary of the questions asked and the exact...
  16. D

    MAJOR PROBLEM WITH ACCEPTANCE/MIGHT RESCIND IT

    HEY GUYS/APPLICANTS/FELLOW D2020 STUDENTS I HAVE A MAJOR ISSUE AND I FEAR THAT MY ACCEPTANCE WILL NOW BE TAKEN AWAY FROM ME: -So I got accepted into a dental school a month ago-i had graduated with my B.S. in biology in 2014, with every pre-requisite needed for dental school [and this specific...
  17. Fancy312

    How late is too late

    Hi Guys, Just a random question I wanted to clear up: If AADSAS opens up in June, how much time do applicants have to submit their DAT score? Do applicants just submit everything in June and can they submit their DAT later on? I plan on retaking mine but wanted to see how much time I have...
  18. A

    What is the ADEA GPA scale for Dental school applicants? i.e. how are the letter grades converted?

    Does the ADEA still use the 4.33 scale (4.33 A+, 4.0 A, etc?)
  19. AntiDentite19

    How Many Transcripts to AADSAS?

    Hey so Im preparing for the application cycle this upcoming June and had a few questions. I graduated may 2015 w a BS and finishing up my first year of my Masters. I am aware AADSAS wants all attended college transcripts. My question is I took 2 college level courses in High School and received...
  20. CareerNumTwo

    If the BCP GPA is so important, why do schools only report science and cumulative GPA?

    In the past year that I've been on this path, it's been beaten into me that the BCP is incredibly important. I get it, it's all the pre-reqs rolled up into one number. IF that is the case, why isn't the BCP GPA reported in any of the AADSAS or dental school publications? When I go to the...
  21. uhds

    AADSAS: Type of Dentistry Observed Question

    I have dental experience at a clinic where I shadowed general dentists (residents, director of the entire dental clinic) and the pedodontic resident (there is no pedodontic director just the residents). What should I put when the application asks the type of dentistry observed? Do I make a...
  22. uhds

    Degree & Major Application Confusion-HELP!!

    *No, I'm not applying this cycle. This is just for future reference, hopefully people who have know more about this can help me out. Hey guys, I am in need of your help! I'm wondering what you guys think as far as how I should categorize this major & degrees dilemma that I have. :bang: My...
  23. S

    Question about SMP and dental school?

    Hi all, My question regarding my SMP and dental school is that if I don't do as well as I hope I will (i.e. if my GPA ends up below 3.6), is it possible to not disclose the fact that I did an SMP when I'm applying to dental schools? Or if I decide to drop out of my program and take my chances...
  24. braces or nah

    AADSAS Question - Arrest

    Hey guys, Long story short, last year I was arrested for possessing marijuana, I took part in a conditional discharge program and my charge was dismissed after my successful completion of the program. I'm currently in the process of applying to dental schools and on the AADSAS application it...
  25. IndianLake

    Application Status Question - Ohio State University

    I had a question about my status on AADSAS for OSU and wanted to know if anyone else has had a similar experience. So I got my full application submitted (including supplement) to OSU by the third week of August. After it was submitted, my status on AADSAS changed to Under Review. On September...
  26. S

    AADSAS Application Processing Time

    So I know I'm late in the application cycle, but I had some family issues that kept me from applying until this point (which I discussed in my personal statement). I submitted my AADSAS application on October 3rd and should have my supplemental applications done today or tomorrow. In terms of...
  27. O

    Kinda having a mental breakdown right now. Need guidance please

    I'm applying this cycle and just got my GPA processed. BCP/Science/Non-Science/Total = 2.49/2.52/3.63/2.90 inc +-. In addition to being an average student, my science classes are abysmally low because I failed a class four times (I know, really stupid). I didn't think that it'd pull me down...
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