Application Process Questions

[InProgess]

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I am currently filling out my application and was confused about the timeline and the general application process. I know these are probably basic questions but I know very few people in the pre-dent field to ask ):

When I submit my application, how long does it take for it to get verified?

What are supplemental/secondary applications? Are they different than the questions asked for by each school when you which Add Program >> Select Program >> Questions on AADSAS? If so, do schools send the application to you through the portal (or alternate way?) and approximately how long does it take for them to send it?

Can I submit my application to each school individually through the portal? (i.e. if I am done with Tufts part, can I just submit to Tufts and wait to submit to elsewhere or can I only submit to all of it at once?)

I'm still working on my personal statement, but when I am done, should I just submit my application even though I don't have all my transcripts/letters in or should I just wait until they are all in and keep trying to edit my statement?

What aspects of the application take the longest, and that I should be doing so ASAP? (in terms of how long it takes for AADSAS to verify or takes to process)

Are supplemental essays as important as the personal statement? Should I spend a lot of time trying to edit it as I did with my personal statement?

Other extremely important things I should know before submitting or after submitting my app?

THANKS 😀

 

[Star-Lord]

I am currently filling out my application and was confused about the timeline and the general application process. I know these are probably basic questions but I know very few people in the pre-dent field to ask ):

When I submit my application, how long does it take for it to get verified?

What are supplemental/secondary applications? Are they different than the questions asked for by each school when you which Add Program >> Select Program >> Questions on AADSAS? If so, do schools send the application to you through the portal (or alternate way?) and approximately how long does it take for them to send it?

Can I submit my application to each school individually through the portal? (i.e. if I am done with Tufts part, can I just submit to Tufts and wait to submit to elsewhere or can I only submit to all of it at once?)

I'm still working on my personal statement, but when I am done, should I just submit my application even though I don't have all my transcripts/letters in or should I just wait until they are all in and keep trying to edit my statement?

What aspects of the application take the longest, and that I should be doing so ASAP? (in terms of how long it takes for AADSAS to verify or takes to process)

Are supplemental essays as important as the personal statement? Should I spend a lot of time trying to edit it as I did with my personal statement?

Other extremely important things I should know before submitting or after submitting my app?

THANKS 😀

Here is a great guide that you should read to get you started on the application process. It talks about the application, how to decide between schools to apply to, interviews, cost, and even some words of wisdom to keep in mind throughout the process.
Steve's Ultimate Dental School Application Guide & artist2022's AADSAS guide

This one is a little dated, but it does a great job of answering some of the more basic questions you had like “what is a supplemental application and how important are they”. **AADSAS FAQ Compilation**

Hope that helps.

 

[macsak]

Here is a great guide that you should read to get you started on the application process. It talks about the application, how to decide between schools to apply to, interviews, cost, and even some words of wisdom to keep in mind throughout the process.
Steve's Ultimate Dental School Application Guide & artist2022's AADSAS guide

This one is a little dated, but it does a great job of answering some of the more basic questions you had like “what is a supplemental application and how important are they”. **AADSAS FAQ Compilation**

Hope that helps.

here's more info

https://www.studentdoctor.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/HowToGetIntoDentalSchool.Final_.pdf

 

[coolguy07]

What are supplemental/secondary applications? Are they different than the questions asked for by each school when you which Add Program >> Select Program >> Questions on AADSAS? If so, do schools send the application to you through the portal (or alternate way?) and approximately how long does it take for them to send it?
It depends on the school. Check the school's website to find out more.

Can I submit my application to each school individually through the portal? (i.e. if I am done with Tufts part, can I just submit to Tufts and wait to submit to elsewhere or can I only submit to all of it at once?)
Yes you can submit them individually and you should

I'm still working on my personal statement, but when I am done, should I just submit my application even though I don't have all my transcripts/letters in or should I just wait until they are all in and keep trying to edit my statement?
Yes submit it as soon as you can, don't wait on the transcripts and letters. The letters will be uploaded in an hour (maybe less) when the letter writer uploads it

What aspects of the application take the longest, and that I should be doing so ASAP? (in terms of how long it takes for AADSAS to verify or takes to process)
DAT verification, after you submit if any schools have the supplemental and fee on their website you should do that

Are supplemental essays as important as the personal statement? Should I spend a lot of time trying to edit it as I did with my personal statement?
yes, they wouldn't read it if it wasn't worth their time

Other extremely important things I should know before submitting or after submitting my app?
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[InProgess]

Here is a great guide that you should read to get you started on the application process. It talks about the application, how to decide between schools to apply to, interviews, cost, and even some words of wisdom to keep in mind throughout the process.
Steve's Ultimate Dental School Application Guide & artist2022's AADSAS guide

This one is a little dated, but it does a great job of answering some of the more basic questions you had like “what is a supplemental application and how important are they”. **AADSAS FAQ Compilation**

Hope that helps.

That guide is amazing! I wish I found it sooner, thank you 🙂