Hello,
I noticed a lack of centralization for information regarding conduct issues and IA's for dental school applications. I would like to continuously compile new information into this thread and have it sticked for others to benefit. Feel free to comment with insight or additional information and I'll do my best to incorporate it.
Is there a section in the AADSAS application to mention (1) academic probation, (2) conduct issues, (3) criminal records and (4) Disciplinary Licensure History?
(1) Yes. 600 characters max.
(2) Yes. 600 characters max.
(3) Yes. 600 characters max.
(4) Yes. 600 characters max.
I've also uploaded png files in the thread, so that you guys can know what it looks like on the AADSAS application.
600 Characters doesn't seem like enough! Will I be able to explain anywhere else?
For some schools, yes. Certain schools include essays for explaining conduct misbehaviors in their secondary/supplemental forms. Its just a start but here are the schools that allow conduct explanations in their secondary/supplemental applications:
University of Las Vegas (UNLV)
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
11/1/15 Edit: Turns out most admissions will accept a statement of explanation for your conduct/criminal history but do realize that a felony makes getting a license either impossible or extremely difficult so it would need to be a magical statement to persuade them to invest in you as an applicant.
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What happens to my application during the admissions process?
(Please correct my information, I am not an adcom and have only learned from the forums and word of mouth; There isn't much formally published information)
Upon finalization and submission, I believe most applications with IA/conduct/criminal/disciplinary history are thrown into a separate pile to be reviewed with the lowest priority. I haven't entirely confirmed this with every school for every year, but they are reviewed with caution.
It's not impossible to receive an interview or acceptance especially if the offense was minor, so don't hide them out of fear or forget them because they're old. There are plenty of anecdotal stories of people who have received handfuls of interview and acceptances with a record of some kind. I had a friend who was almost kicked out of UCSF because he forgot to self report his conduct violation for moving his freshmen dorm bed (fire code violation).
Will they need my records if I am accepted?
I haven't confirmed this with every school, but I will continue to add to the list. There are a combination of formal requests that the dental schools can pursue, because your conduct records are protected under FERPA law (http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html). This is the same law that protects your parents from finding out you were written up for fighting the gym police because he dissed your gains. Upon acceptance some schools will have you release/waive your rights with either a Dean's Certification Request or through their own legally binding waiver. Signing this request will allow your university /college to release the case files and record to the dental school that requests it. This is how they cross examine your AADSAS self reported information with your schools documented files. From personal experience, these are the schools I know that request them:
(please pm me or comment below if you know of other schools)
University California San Francisco - Disciplinary record waiver
Boston University Henry M. Goldman - Dean's Certification Request
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Informally, I know that dropping out or having prior licensure issues will be reflected negatively just like the conduct or criminal history.
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Last but not least,
ADEA Ethical Code of Conduct:
http://www.adea.org/dental_educatio...eralInstructions/Pages/ReleaseStatements.aspx
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4/16/15 - I'll include more information as I find it or as it flows in. I've spent a lot of time on the forums gathering this information and I hope this thread was informative for your needs.
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I noticed a lack of centralization for information regarding conduct issues and IA's for dental school applications. I would like to continuously compile new information into this thread and have it sticked for others to benefit. Feel free to comment with insight or additional information and I'll do my best to incorporate it.
Is there a section in the AADSAS application to mention (1) academic probation, (2) conduct issues, (3) criminal records and (4) Disciplinary Licensure History?
(1) Yes. 600 characters max.
(2) Yes. 600 characters max.
(3) Yes. 600 characters max.
(4) Yes. 600 characters max.
I've also uploaded png files in the thread, so that you guys can know what it looks like on the AADSAS application.
600 Characters doesn't seem like enough! Will I be able to explain anywhere else?
For some schools, yes. Certain schools include essays for explaining conduct misbehaviors in their secondary/supplemental forms. Its just a start but here are the schools that allow conduct explanations in their secondary/supplemental applications:
University of Las Vegas (UNLV)
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
11/1/15 Edit: Turns out most admissions will accept a statement of explanation for your conduct/criminal history but do realize that a felony makes getting a license either impossible or extremely difficult so it would need to be a magical statement to persuade them to invest in you as an applicant.
...
What happens to my application during the admissions process?
(Please correct my information, I am not an adcom and have only learned from the forums and word of mouth; There isn't much formally published information)
Upon finalization and submission, I believe most applications with IA/conduct/criminal/disciplinary history are thrown into a separate pile to be reviewed with the lowest priority. I haven't entirely confirmed this with every school for every year, but they are reviewed with caution.
It's not impossible to receive an interview or acceptance especially if the offense was minor, so don't hide them out of fear or forget them because they're old. There are plenty of anecdotal stories of people who have received handfuls of interview and acceptances with a record of some kind. I had a friend who was almost kicked out of UCSF because he forgot to self report his conduct violation for moving his freshmen dorm bed (fire code violation).
Will they need my records if I am accepted?
Conduct & Disciplinary Records:
I haven't confirmed this with every school, but I will continue to add to the list. There are a combination of formal requests that the dental schools can pursue, because your conduct records are protected under FERPA law (http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html). This is the same law that protects your parents from finding out you were written up for fighting the gym police because he dissed your gains. Upon acceptance some schools will have you release/waive your rights with either a Dean's Certification Request or through their own legally binding waiver. Signing this request will allow your university /college to release the case files and record to the dental school that requests it. This is how they cross examine your AADSAS self reported information with your schools documented files. From personal experience, these are the schools I know that request them:
(please pm me or comment below if you know of other schools)
University California San Francisco - Disciplinary record waiver
Boston University Henry M. Goldman - Dean's Certification Request
...
Criminal Records:
I believe most schools will background check you using a servicer called Certiphi (http://www.adea.org/dental_educatio...minalBackgroundChecks(CertiphiScreening).aspx), but an accurate list in included in the ADEA link. The comprehensiveness of the background check is also included in the link, and it would always be wise to consult a lawyer about your record as well even if it was expunged or dismissed. From what I've heard, the check does find arrests/charges even if you were not convicted or if it was dismissed.
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Disciplinary Licensure History:
I personally don't have any experience with this yet, so I haven't gather any official information.
Informally, I know that dropping out or having prior licensure issues will be reflected negatively just like the conduct or criminal history.
...
Last but not least,
ADEA Ethical Code of Conduct:
http://www.adea.org/dental_educatio...eralInstructions/Pages/ReleaseStatements.aspx
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4/16/15 - I'll include more information as I find it or as it flows in. I've spent a lot of time on the forums gathering this information and I hope this thread was informative for your needs.
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