Holding mutiple acceptances after 5-1-07

[groundhog]

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ADEA has adopted traffic rules for holders of multiple acceptances for the entering class of 2007. Basically dental schools using AADSAS will report the names and ID numbers of those who have made deposits and/or hold positions for the 2007 entering class no later than May 1 2007. On May 5, AADSAS will report back to the schools the names and ID numbers of those who are holding multiple acceptances to dental school. At that time, the dental schools will have the option of dropping holders of mutiple acceptances. There is mention of a 15 day advance notice of such rescendences to holders of multiple acceptances starting from May 1. However, it is not clear if the advance notice is meant to give the holders of multiple acceptances a 15 day window to "fish or cut bait" or whether the school only has to notify any such holders of multiple acceptances that their acceptance has been voided as of May 1 by no later than May 15. The later interpretation could prove to be a bit scary for holders of multiple acceptances on May 1.

 

[rambo2006]

Where did you obtain this info?

 

[tinman831]

It's TRUE: http://www.adea.org/AADSAS/WebDocs/Newsletter/NL0604.pdf

Effective with the AADSAS 2007 cycle,a new
admissions “traffic rule”will be implemented.
Approved by the ADEA House of Delegates at
the 2006 Annual Session,the rule creates a
process to identify applicants holding places in
entering classes at more than one dental
school.


NEW AADSAS “TRAFFIC RULE”TO GO INTO EFFECT MAY 2007

The new traffic rule effective with AADSAS 2007 about applicants holding positions at more than one institution will be reported through the AADSAS Admissions Officer Portal.There will be more updates,so watch for more. AADSAS will let applicants know about the new rule in the 2007 application.

Here is the rule:

Applicants holding positions at multiple institutions. Dental schools participating in AADSAS will report to AADSAS by May 1, the names and identification numbers of candidates who have paid a deposit and/or hold a position in their entering class. After May 5, AADSAS will report to
each institution the names of candidates in their entering class who are holding acceptance(s) at additional institutions. Dental schools will have the option of rescinding an offer of admission to candidates who have paid deposits and are holding positions at multiple institutions. Dental schools with candidates holding multiple positions on May 1 of the year of admission will give such candidates a minimum 15-day notice if they choose to withdraw them from the entering class. This policy will be evaluated every two years by the ADEA Section of Dental School Admissions Officers to assess its impact on applicants and dental schools and provide applicants a reasonable time-frame to complete their enrollment process.

 

[dentaldude8]

Does anyone know if the 15 day notice means applicants holding multiple spots will be given 15 days to decide where they will attend, or can schools just drop you after may 1st if your are holding more than one spot?

 

[makushin]

I have been wondering the same thing. Is the effective deadline May 1 or May 20?

 

[dentaldude8]

may 1

 

[samdds]

May 1st. I was told by the Dean during one of my interviews. I am so glad they are doing that so people get make up their d**n mind or get dropped.

 

[dentaldude8]

So does anyone know?

 

[Leine4]

May 1st. I was told by the Dean during one of my interviews. I am so glad they are doing that so people get make up their d**n mind or get dropped.

I think you are being a bit harsh....choosing a school is an important decision.

 

[dentaljon]

So does anyone know?

I am pretty sure it means that they will notify you and give you 15 days to make up your mind or that school will drop you. So on May 1st all schools will be able to see where each applicant is holding their spot, and if they want to give you an ultimatum of 15 days to chose then they will notify you somehow.

 

[samdds]

I think you are being a bit harsh....choosing a school is an important decision.

It is an important decision, but each person has a time period to decide. There is a deadline for everything and that includes choosing a school. The deposit serves to safe a spot in dental school, not as something to extend their deadline. If people choose to apply, follow the rules of this application.

 

[scuzfly]

I think you are being a bit harsh....choosing a school is an important decision.

How long do you need to decide? If you have sent your deposit to more than one school and haven't decided by May 5th than you either have commitment problems or you have a lot of money. Why do you need to hold three or four spots in dental school?
I totally support this decision. If you want to hold more than one spot in colleges then the colleges should know this. It shows they obviously AREN'T your first pick so they could take someone who WANTS to be there over you. Way to go ADEA

 

[trent]

I don't have any acceptances myself, so it's hard for me to imagine this situation. However, if I did hold more than one seat, given this information, I would make a point to choose before May 1st. Who would want to be identified by AADSAS??? And worse yet, risk your seat(s)?

 

[tamkhan]

Maybe some schools will give out scholarships on May 1st to some applicants, to lure them to their school.

Never know.

 

[blankguy]

Maybe some schools will give out scholarships on May 1st to some applicants, to lure them to their school.

Never know.

With the number of applicants I don't think that's worth it for them. They are in a position to pick and choose not us. Have fun at BU. You'll be going to school right next to that Biohazard building at BU. 😀

 

[Leine4]

I totally agree that you should have your mind made up by the deadline of May 1st. However, I do not see why it is necessary to tell people to make up their **** minds. Maybe for some it is not as easy of decision. A little compassion goes a long way..........

 

[samdds]

I totally agree that you should have your mind made up by the deadline of May 1st. However, I do not see why it is necessary to tell people to make up their **** minds. Maybe for some it is not as easy of decision. A little compassion goes a long way..........

Talk about compassion..a little compassion for people who are on the waitlist would be nice too.

 

[DentalHope]

Congratulations to everyone that has been accepted to multiple schools, you have earned it and should be very proud. Many of us are on the waiting list, and I think it’s called that because it really means our lives are “On Hold”. Please be compassionate to us waitlisters, so we might find out our future a little sooner. I know it’s an important decision, but your going to have to make it sooner or later. I know many people who have sent in deposits at multiple schools (Some as many as 5 schools), please try and put yourselves in our shoes.

Thanks
DH

 

[Leine4]

It is not worth my time to argue with you. Improve your stats and you'll have your choice of schools too.🙂

 

[samdds]

Improving my stats and being accepted to multiple schools in the next cycle will not change my belief that holding multiple acceptances till May is wrong. I agree that it is not worth your time to argue with us because you will never get it. So, take your sweet time and GOOD LUCK in dental school.

 

[joydent]

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[scuzfly]

Improving my stats and being accepted to multiple schools in the next cycle will not change my belief that holding multiple acceptances till May is wrong. I agree that it is not worth your time to argue with us because you will never get it. So, take your sweet time and GOOD LUCK in dental school.

Maybe we should hold multiple appointments at the DMV too....like say 8-4ish...then decid around noon we don't want the other 4 we have. It's a selfish thing. Seriously...if you can't make a decision on where you want to spend the next 4 years of life you have bigger issues. If you found out in December, February even Today that you got into more than one school how much time do you need? If I had BU, Tufts, UNLV and Lousiville all call me I'm pretty sure I could make a decision in two weeks after reading up and talking to as many people as I could about each school and even calling up the dean or whoever I could at each respective school to talk to them about what they think. If they offered me a spot maybe they can tell me why IIIII (hard to empahsize I when it's such a small letter) should pick them.

 

[scuzfly]

I totally agree that you should have your mind made up by the deadline of May 1st...A little compassion goes a long way..........

I'm sorry you got accepted into too many schools and you can't make a grown up decision. I know it's really important to you to get into the best program and that you might regret picking one school over another two years into a program. I'm sorry. If there is anything I can do to help you with your tough life please let me know.

 

[MonchichiMan]

What is so hard about deciding where to go to school? I know I had my first, second, third, and so on, schools picked out long ago. I know which schools I want to go over another. Why should it take you months to decide? Some of you complain that it is such a life decision. Well, tough, life is full of decisions. What about those who are third year applicant, who are #1 and #2 on a couple of waiting lists trying to get into school. Who have also applied to a few other graduate programs, have a family, and are trying to determine what they will be doing for the rest of their life? Is it fair to them to hold out as long as possible? Suck it up, make a decision, and quit the pompous attitude that is rampant through this thread. Just be greatful you know you will be attending school this fall.

 

[ummjoey]

What is so hard about deciding where to go to school? I know I had my first, second, third, and so on, schools picked out long ago. I know which schools I want to go over another. Why should it take you months to decide? Some of you complain that it is such a life decision. Well, tough, life is full of decisions. What about those who are third year applicant, who are #1 and #2 on a couple of waiting lists trying to get into school. Who have also applied to a few other graduate programs, have a family, and are trying to determine what they will be doing for the rest of their life? Is it fair to them to hold out as long as possible? Suck it up, make a decision, and quit the pompous attitude that is rampant through this thread. Just be greatful you know you will be attending school this fall.

i can understand what people go through when they have to pick between a lot of schools.

i also agree with the other posts about how they should pick a school fast.

in the end, i just think it is different with everyone.

maybe they had their first, second, third, and so on picked out, but their minds might have changed after the interviews.

but i am glad that AADSAS made "traffic rule"

it gives people time to think and it also lets schools pick their applicants faster.

 

[Leine4]

i can understand what people go through when they have to pick between a lot of schools.

i also agree with the other posts about how they should pick a school fast.

in the end, i just think it is different with everyone.

maybe they had their first, second, third, and so on picked out, but their minds might have changed after the interviews.

but i am glad that AADSAS made "traffic rule"

it gives people time to think and it also lets schools pick their applicants faster.

Thank you, I am glad that someone has enough sense to see it from two points of view. I love how some of you act like you know everything about me. Sam, I do understand your situation and I hope that next year you have a choice of schools. Maybe then you will understand how ridiculous you sound. Oh and thanks so much, but I won't need LUCK in school.

 

[samdds]

This thread is getting pretty pointless and this is will be my last comment. When I first commented on this post, I wasn't commented from a waitlister's standpoint. So, I wasn't blaming or complaining because somebody is holding my spot. All I am saying is holding onto multiple acceptances until May is not right. If the "d**n" word offended you in any way, Leine4, I apologize. But I don't see how attacking people using their stats and calling me ridiculous because I have a different point of view make you any less "harsh." At least, I use logic instead of attacking people personally. And don't act like you know everything about me either. That's all I am gonna say, take it or leave it.
For those who are still waiting or haven't hear anything, don't get discourage by this thread, it's not worth it.

 

[keikei]

I totally agree that you should have your mind made up by the deadline of May 1st. However, I do not see why it is necessary to tell people to make up their **** minds. Maybe for some it is not as easy of decision. A little compassion goes a long way..........

not trying to argue or anything, so be cool..what do you mean by deadline of May 1st? i thought the deadline to make up your mind is whenever your first deposit is due, not May first.

 

[btizzels]

not trying to argue or anything, so be cool..what do you mean by deadline of May 1st? i thought the deadline to make up your mind is whenever your first deposit is due, not May first.

They are referring to people that couldn't make up their mind and have put in deposits to multiple schools.... On May 1st all the schools that use AADSAS will know that you are holding more then one spot and can start rescinding acceptances to people that haven't made a decision by May 1st.


But to carry on with this thread....... I was waitlisted last year, and would have loved a spot, but this year i was lucky to get a few acceptances.... but being cheap and not wanting to waste a 1000+ hard earned $$$ i made my decision in the time allowed before making my first deposit. If you have been sitting on your acceptances since December, maybe you should go visit your top 2 schools again and ask for a tour.... (i mean you obviously have some extra cash) that way you can be totally sure of your decision / expedite the process so others can move on with their lives as well

 

[DentalDocHype]

I agree with DentalHope. I myself got into three schools and I will def withdraw from two of them by April 15th. Its not fair for us multiple-school holders to make people that are sweating it on the waiting lists wait any more than necessary. Its just cruel, uncalled for and just unkind.
Cheer up guys!! Im sure your number will come up on the waiting list, lots of reshuffling and candidate moving still. I will be withrawing from CASE and Pitt in case anyone is waiting there...good luck guys.

 

[jonxjizza]

I understand why someone on a waitlist could resent those of us that may be dual deposited. After working so hard and being so close, it doesn't seem fair that some people are able to temporarily hold multiple seats.

You may not be seeing all the factors at play here (or may just not care, understandable). Some factors for me are: the timing of my acceptances, waiting to tell a cheaper school no until I've received the final word on a scholarship to a more expensive school, deciding between a school that I like better, or a school where the environment is a better fit for my family.

I am sure there are a thousand other reasons, but the only one that really matters is this - right now I have two seats. They are mine, not yours. No rules are being broken. Someone will be ecstatic when I let one of them go. You are crazy if you think I am going to make a premature decision because someone on this blog is crying about how I'm holding on to someone else's seat. MY SEAT!

On the other hand, lets just get this over with, anyone got a coin?

 

[SHC1984]

I understand why someone on a waitlist could resent those of us that may be dual deposited. After working so hard and being so close, it doesn't seem fair that some people are able to temporarily hold multiple seats.

You may not be seeing all the factors at play here (or may just not care, understandable). Some factors for me are: the timing of my acceptances, waiting to tell a cheaper school no until I've received the final word on a scholarship to a more expensive school, deciding between a school that I like better, or a school where the environment is a better fit for my family.

I am sure there are a thousand other reasons, but the only one that really matters is this - right now I have two seats. They are mine, not yours. No rules are being broken. Someone will be ecstatic when I let one of them go. You are crazy if you think I am going to make a premature decision because someone on this blog is crying about how I'm holding on to someone else's seat. MY SEAT!

On the other hand, lets just get this over with, anyone got a coin?

I agree, if you are paying 2000+ dollars (to hold two seats) you pretty much "bought" that time to decide on where you want to go. Some choices are very hard to make. I mean if I was accepted to two of my top schools (like UPenn and Columbia) I would put down two deposits....
However, it would be a good idea to let go of a seat before May 1st. (April 28th? maybe...) Because no one is really sure what the "new" traffic policy means...Do you get 15 days after May 1st to decide on where you want to go??

 

[Leine4]

I understand why someone on a waitlist could resent those of us that may be dual deposited. After working so hard and being so close, it doesn't seem fair that some people are able to temporarily hold multiple seats.

You may not be seeing all the factors at play here (or may just not care, understandable). Some factors for me are: the timing of my acceptances, waiting to tell a cheaper school no until I've received the final word on a scholarship to a more expensive school, deciding between a school that I like better, or a school where the environment is a better fit for my family.

I am sure there are a thousand other reasons, but the only one that really matters is this - right now I have two seats. They are mine, not yours. No rules are being broken. Someone will be ecstatic when I let one of them go. You are crazy if you think I am going to make a premature decision because someone on this blog is crying about how I'm holding on to someone else's seat. MY SEAT!

On the other hand, lets just get this over with, anyone got a coin?

amen!

 

[keikei]

I agree with sam that this thread is getting pointless...somebody needs to close this or just agree to stop the argument....there is no right or wrong answer...
keep the friendly sdn spirit goingpeople

 

[MonchichiMan]

I understand why someone on a waitlist could resent those of us that may be dual deposited. After working so hard and being so close, it doesn't seem fair that some people are able to temporarily hold multiple seats.

You may not be seeing all the factors at play here (or may just not care, understandable). Some factors for me are: the timing of my acceptances, waiting to tell a cheaper school no until I've received the final word on a scholarship to a more expensive school, deciding between a school that I like better, or a school where the environment is a better fit for my family.

I am sure there are a thousand other reasons, but the only one that really matters is this - right now I have two seats. They are mine, not yours. No rules are being broken. Someone will be ecstatic when I let one of them go. You are crazy if you think I am going to make a premature decision because someone on this blog is crying about how I'm holding on to someone else's seat. MY SEAT!

On the other hand, lets just get this over with, anyone got a coin?

Thank you for finally answering the question of why wait, instead of only saying "get better stats, so you can have multiple acceptances next year!" I can see where you are coming from. Good luck with that decision.