applying for next cycle

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I am planning on applying for the next cycle, but have many questions :confused:

1.) should i ask my teachers to send letters of recomendation directly to the school or to AADSAS?

2.) When do you recomend i take the DAT?

3.) where did you get help with your essay?


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Letters of recomendation: It's easier for the writers to send them to AADSAS and much easier to keep track of. I think it's better if all your letters are enthusiastic, so don't send a so-so letter out to a school that doesn't need it. If you have a so-so letter that is only required by one school, then send it separately.

DAT: I took it August 2nd. If you're unsure about how you'll do and think you may want to take it again, do it sooner because you have to wait 3 months in between and that may hold up your application review. Your chances of getting into school decrease significantly the later your application is completed.

Essay: You can do an internet search and find tons of advice for writing a good essay. I had a family member and science professor look mine over. I also spent about two months on it. My advice? I'm glad you asked. Focus on your real qualities and reasons for going into dentistry (and then ham it up a bit). I think it's a mistake to write what you think they want to read. I'm sure they get tired of the same old B.S. from 9 out of 10 essays that all sound the same.
 
thank you for the advice, this really helps :thumbup:
 
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