anyone get this "background check" email?

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Hey did anyone else get this email? Sounds a bit like a scam. It's from [email protected]:

Dear XXXX,

You have received this email because you have been conditionally accepted by one or more of the schools participating in the ADEA-facilitated program for performing criminal background checks on conditionally accepted applicants. Please note that the requesting school will be notified if consent is not provided, and that failure to provide consent may result in failing to meet the requesting school`s admissions requirements.

To provide consent, please follow the instructions below:
1. Paste the link below into your browser: http://www.applicationstation.com

2. Enter the Code: ___________ in the Application Station Code field.

3. If you have not already created an account for yourself, click the "SIGN UP NOW" button to do so. Otherwise, just click the "SIGN BACK IN" button to login using your Username and Password.

4. Follow the instructions on the Application Station web site to complete your Background Investigation Consent forms.

Please note that the requesting school will be notified if consent is not provided, and that failure to provide consent may result in failing to meet the requesting school's admissions requirements.

*Please also note that during the Background Investigation process, Certiphi Screening, Inc. may contact you to obtain additional information if required.

For additional information about this service, including details regarding the consumer report to be procured, go to http://www.ADEA.org

A list of participating dental schools participating in CBC can be found at https://www.applicationstation.com/home/adea/part.asp

If you have technical issues visiting the Application Station site, please contact Application Station Support at: 888-291-1369 x2006.


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[Pandoo]

yeah i got it too.. freaking costs $250 too!

 

[coolbeans123]

Hey did anyone else get this email? Sounds a bit like a scam. It's from [email protected]:

Dear XXXX,

You have received this email because you have been conditionally accepted by one or more of the schools participating in the ADEA-facilitated program for performing criminal background checks on conditionally accepted applicants. Please note that the requesting school will be notified if consent is not provided, and that failure to provide consent may result in failing to meet the requesting school`s admissions requirements.

To provide consent, please follow the instructions below:
1. Paste the link below into your browser: http://www.applicationstation.com

2. Enter the Code: ___________ in the Application Station Code field.

3. If you have not already created an account for yourself, click the "SIGN UP NOW" button to do so. Otherwise, just click the "SIGN BACK IN" button to login using your Username and Password.

4. Follow the instructions on the Application Station web site to complete your Background Investigation Consent forms.

Please note that the requesting school will be notified if consent is not provided, and that failure to provide consent may result in failing to meet the requesting school's admissions requirements.

*Please also note that during the Background Investigation process, Certiphi Screening, Inc. may contact you to obtain additional information if required.

For additional information about this service, including details regarding the consumer report to be procured, go to http://www.ADEA.org

A list of participating dental schools participating in CBC can be found at https://www.applicationstation.com/home/adea/part.asp

If you have technical issues visiting the Application Station site, please contact Application Station Support at: 888-291-1369 x2006.


Thank You
Application Station - Student Edition

A lot of people have gotten it if they got accepted to the school's on the list. It's not a scam. For some it's $150, for others its $250. Not sure why.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=873431

 

[steve132221]

I got it too, and it's not a scam. For price, I think it varies depending on what state you live in, as some states cost more than others. For me, I live in Pennsylvania, and so for mine, the email stated that it COULD cost $150, but nothing more than that. I have a clean record (no violations, DUI's etc... etc...), and so the total bill only came to $32.50. Im guessing that the more violations there are, the more it is going to cost/come closer to the quoted price per your emails. I hope this helps. Congrats on acceptances everyone.

 

[wired202808]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=11877887#post11877887

its not a scam. my offer letter stated that I would be emailed with a background check. I have to complete my background check before my offer expires in January. So I did it already. It applies to a handful of schools and it has my top schools on it already, so I figured I would do it now anyway in case I either do or dont get into my other choices.

 

[irunblue]

I just got it! I'm MAD about this cost. -_- this better come off of my tuition LBVS

 

[SM555]

Whats $150 to someone who's already going to be $400k in debt

 

[Daneosaurus]

Whats $150 to someone who's already going to be $400k in debt

A lot to someone who has to pay that NOW after the 5k we already dropped out of our own pocket this year just to get into school.

 

[irunblue]

A lot to someone who has to pay that NOW after the 5k we already dropped out of our own pocket this year just to get into school.

EXXXXACTLY!

 

[SM555]

I just did the background check and they sent me an email saying my payment of $32.50 has been received? Hmm, I guess I got a cyber Thursday discount

 

[sjv]

I just did the background check and they sent me an email saying my payment of $32.50 has been received? Hmm, I guess I got a cyber Thursday discount

The amount varies based on how much they need to dig, its authorized up to $150.

 

[WolfPackSigeEp]

I get it, but I still don't like it :/

 

[Daneosaurus]

I just did the background check and they sent me an email saying my payment of $32.50 has been received? Hmm, I guess I got a cyber Thursday discount

Lucky! The charged me nearly the full amount. I don't understand why, I've held high level military security clearances.

 

[HDP]

As stated here it is not a scam. Anyone accepted to school has to do it. I remember last year after I got my acceptance I also wondered why some were paying a lot more than others. I think mine was like $75 or so and the reason why is because as stated above depending on what state you live in and how much work it is to do certain searches in your state. I see some stated they spent 5k on applications this year. Just curious what ran it up to this? Applied to almost all schools, lots of interviews and travel? I didn't realize how expensive it could get wow. Thanks for the answer

 

[Daneosaurus]

As stated here it is not a scam. Anyone accepted to school has to do it. I remember last year after I got my acceptance I also wondered why some were paying a lot more than others. I think mine was like $75 or so and the reason why is because as stated above depending on what state you live in and how much work it is to do certain searches in your state. I see some stated they spent 5k on applications this year. Just curious what ran it up to this? Applied to almost all schools, lots of interviews and travel? I didn't realize how expensive it could get wow. Thanks for the answer

$400 fee for DAT, $$$ for study material (complete destroyer package ~$300, Chad's $50, Bootcamp ~$100, Clif's). I also applied to 14 schools, so it was over $1400 for primary apps. Most of those schools wanted between $50-85 for the supplemental fee to process the app (I think only 2 of the schools said they would contact me for a supplemental fee and have yet to do so). Of those 14 schools, I received 3 interview invites - gas for the one I could drive to, airfare for the other 2; hotel for 2, stayed with my brother for 3rd; rented a car in Phoenix; gotta eat, too.

So all in all, yes this process has cost me around $5k, and that may be being conservative. Still need to drop another $1000 for my deposit at Pitt.

 

[7amsho]

they took $148.25 from me.... I have 1 disorderly conduct on my records (which I wrote about in my application) and that's it! that's weird

 

[Daneosaurus]

they took $148.25 from me.... I have 1 disorderly conduct on my records (which I wrote about in my application) and that's it! that's weird

I don't even have that. I literally have NOTHING in my background that could come up. They charged me the same. Oh well.

 

[ModifiedBass]

from what I remember last year, it has nothing to do with"how deep they dig" just which states and how many.

 

[89RDHDMD'15]

Can a school revoke an acceptance based on what they see in the background check?

As an immature child many moons ago, I had a friend that was charged with possession of a controlled substance and received a violation and a $100 fine. .
Also, more recently, she was charged with a DWI, but with God on her side, she was convicted of a moving violation (speeding ticket). Not a misdemeanor or felony, just a DMV violation. So technically I think the record is clear but u never know what they'll see.

Should my friend be worried about anything?

Interviewing at NYU, CASE, LECOM & UB

 

[WolfPackSigeEp]

Can a school revoke an acceptance based on what they see in the background check?

As an immature child many moons ago, I had a friend that was charged with possession of a controlled substance and received a violation and a $100 fine. .
Also, more recently, she was charged with a DWI, but with God on her side, she was convicted of a moving violation (speeding ticket). Not a misdemeanor or felony, just a DMV violation. So technically I think the record is clear but u never know what they'll see.

Should my friend be worried about anything?

Interviewing at NYU, CASE, LECOM & UB

LOL, "Friend".

 

[Rdhdds15]

Can a school revoke an acceptance based on what they see in the background check?

As an immature child many moons ago, I had a friend that was charged with possession of a controlled substance and received a violation and a $100 fine. .
Also, more recently, she was charged with a DWI, but with God on her side, she was convicted of a moving violation (speeding ticket). Not a misdemeanor or felony, just a DMV violation. So technically I think the record is clear but u never know what they'll see.

Should my friend be worried about anything?

Interviewing at NYU, CASE, LECOM & UB

I also have a "friend" in the same situation. Anyone have any advice they can offer lol

 

[WolfPackSigeEp]

The truth shall set you free!
If you get the chance to interview, and you've disclosed that you have made a mistake in the past, don't wait for your interviewer to bring it up. Man/woman up, and nip it in the bud before it becomes an issue.

i.e.- "Before we begin I'd like to let you know that as a young adult I made the stupid decision to drink and drive. It was the biggest mistake of my life, and it will absolutely never happen again"

^A close friend of mine took this same approach, and it played out favorably for her.

If you lied to the ADCOM on your application, AND failed to bring it up during the interview, then may the gods have mercy on your soul.

 

[89RDHDMD'15]

The truth shall set you free!
If you get the chance to interview, and you've disclosed that you have made a mistake in the past, don't wait for your interviewer to bring it up. Man/woman up, and nip it in the bud before it becomes an issue.

i.e.- "Before we begin I'd like to let you know that as a young adult I made the stupid decision to drink and drive. It was the biggest mistake of my life, and it will absolutely never happen again"

^A close friend of mine took this same approach, and it played out favorably for her.

If you lied to the ADCOM on your application, AND failed to bring it up during the interview, then may the gods have mercy on your soul.

Luckily the check came back absolutely clear even though there was charges in the past and no convictions. Luckily I didn't disclose anything cuz than I would have dug my own grave! Yay!! All clear to start in August!
I wish every1 else in the cycle the best of luck!

 

[HDP]

$400 fee for DAT, $$$ for study material (complete destroyer package ~$300, Chad's $50, Bootcamp ~$100, Clif's). I also applied to 14 schools, so it was over $1400 for primary apps. Most of those schools wanted between $50-85 for the supplemental fee to process the app (I think only 2 of the schools said they would contact me for a supplemental fee and have yet to do so). Of those 14 schools, I received 3 interview invites - gas for the one I could drive to, airfare for the other 2; hotel for 2, stayed with my brother for 3rd; rented a car in Phoenix; gotta eat, too.

So all in all, yes this process has cost me around $5k, and that may be being conservative. Still need to drop another $1000 for my deposit at Pitt.

Yeah I spent a bunch last year to go to Chicago and got accepted at MWU-IL but the tuition was way too much for me. I also lost a deposit to them so there went another 1200-1500 not sure what it was. I only applied to my state school this year due to the high costs everywhere else. I was very fortunate that it is in the same city I live in and got accepted this year! I am truly blessed.

 

[HDP]

Sorry I messed up.