Just called AADSAS about DAT scores and first batch of mail-out

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I just got a message that my gpa was verified and my app will go out within two weeks! I guess this means second batch isn't too far behind 7/2? I would send out supplementaries right away, why not?


yea so it may have filled up....o well hopefully the 2nd batch wont be too far away and i get my stuff out soon, if i knew this would happen i wouldnt have rushed to get my app e-submitted on june 4th 😛

darn CC transcripts.....

what do you guys think i should do about the supplementaries that needed to be sent at the same time? I leave for Europe monday and was going to mail them all out tomorrow, but if idk when my app is going to be sent idk if I should still do that
 
I just got a message that my gpa was verified and my app will go out within two weeks! I guess this means second batch isn't too far behind 7/2? I would send out supplementaries right away, why not?

yea mine was verified friday and i got the same message. 🙂

idk i only have one actual supplementary to do and the rest are fees. i was just imagining my poor little check sitting at some admissions office in a pile of AADSAS apps and getting lost or something, i'll prob still send them just so i know they're getting to the proper place.
 
yea mine was verified friday and i got the same message. 🙂

idk i only have one actual supplementary to do and the rest are fees. i was just imagining my poor little check sitting at some admissions office in a pile of AADSAS apps and getting lost or something, i'll prob still send them just so i know they're getting to the proper place.

Ooo I see what you mean. I sent my checks the same day I submitted. I figure they will probably be way less likely to lose $$$ than any other part of your app. 🙄
 
If you are retaking the DAT do we know how aadsas is going to keep track of that and let your dental schools know?
 
If you have submitted, you should send the required checks/pictures asap for the schools that are request it at the same time. I've had a few schools already cash a few of my checks.
 
Adding to the confusion here:
I just called a nice lady at the ADA about this whole mess, and this is what she told me.

First, you still have to mark schools & send the reports. The ADA will forward scores to AADSAS, but AADSAS is not authorized to release/send schools your scores unless you have gone through the ADA and indicated which schools you want your scores sent to, thereby giving permission. So if you listed 5 schools on your DAT, but you're applying to 10 schools via AADSAS, only the 5 schools you marked will get your DAT scores. You have to go back and mark the other 5 schools. That is what I was told.

If you register before July 1st, you have the $225 or whatever fee, 5 free schools, and $25 for each additional school. After July 1st, the registration fee for the DAT goes up to $285, but you can mark as many schools as you want without paying additional fees. So I guess if you're applying to a lot of schools, it would be best to wait to register until July 1st if you haven't already.

I believe if you're sending reports AFTER you've already taken the exam, it's $25 for each school (even if you didn't use up your 5 free ones when you registered). Someone correct me on that if I'm wrong.

I mentioned to her that I had called schools and they said they didn't need a separate report & that just the AADSAS is fine. And I didn't completely understand, but it sounds like the ADA sends a file, but many of them just choose not to look at that and instead just go by AADSAS. But she said that, regardless, you still have to mark/authorize all the schools.

This is all BULL5HIT!!! how does this even make sense? the difference between new DAT registration fee and the old is $60! yet! if someone applied to 15+ schools, the cost difference is going to be $190!!!! why can't they just make it $60 for as many schools as you want? that sounds more fair to me!
 
My last transcript was finally received/processed today. How long does it take for the GPAs to be calculated via AADSAS?
 
I like how they say it takes 4-6 weeks for GPA to be verified.

And yet from people's experience it only takes them 2 days. Lol
 
It looks like the second batch date is going to be 07/09, just saw it on my AADSAS today!
 
I think every week, they send 1 patch. and I think its always on friday.

So, 7/2 is the first batch, 7/9 is the 2nd batch (mine just got the date populated too)
 
Ok
So, I called AADSAS
he said if you could see dates (recieved and taken), AADSAS has your score.
and we won't be able to see actual score.
now I will just wait until dental schools get my application. I don't see my mailing out date yet though 🙁
 
hey I'm getting really confused about the whole application process so sorry if these questions are kind of stupid...

where do we go to send out the official DAT scores to the individual schools for $25?

and when do we fill out the supplemental information? can we only fill them out after we've submitted aadsas application? how do we find the supplemental information, do we have to check the schools website or will it show up on the aadsas app?

thank you for your help!
 
AADSAS will only send reports to the schools we selected through the ADA.

ADA has implemented a new registration fee: If you apply on or after july first you have to pay $285 and you are able to select as many schools as you want for no additional charges.

**If you have applied before July 1st and paid the $225 dollars and you do not want to be held for the $25 per report.. you must send a cashiers check or money order to the ADA of $60 to to complete the $285 dollar new registration BEFORE YOU TAKE THE TEST.. 225+60 = $285

The $60 can be sent to the following address:

Department of Testing Services
211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 600
Chicago Illinois, 60611
 
My GPS was verified today. However, my DAT scores have not yet been received. My question is will they go ahead and send my app anyway and how long after your GPA is verified does AADSAS post an application send out date.

Thanks
 
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