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[735513]

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Hi everyone!

I have a bunch of questions regarding AADSAS and DAT stuff, so I'll just shoot...

First, I just sent my AADSAS application on the 28th. How do I know what my AADSAS # is, and how do we check the status of our application? I thought we are supposed to use infosource, but is it not available till after Dec? or am I just not in the system yet?

For dental schools, some people recommend calling the schools to get name recognition, but then others say don't call and bug them... What is the best thing and what kind of info should we ask when we call? Do you have to ask for someone in particular?

I have 18 days till my DAT. I took Kaplan and I still need to take the subject tests, 3 Kaplan diags, and the topscore ones. Do you guys have any recommendations for the most effective studying? Are there any specific topics I should focus on? I'd like to raise each score by 4 points, do you think that's impossible? I have the most difficulty with G-chem, reading comp, and QR. How much did your real scores differ from your diags? I feel really discouraged, since the real test is probably harder...

Sorry to bombard you all with a million questions, any help/answers would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch!!!!!!

 

[DesiDentist]

Originally posted by 735513
Hi everyone!

I have a bunch of questions regarding AADSAS and DAT stuff, so I'll just shoot...

First, I just sent my AADSAS application on the 28th. How do I know what my AADSAS # is, and how do we check the status of our application? I thought we are supposed to use infosource, but is it not available till after Dec? or am I just not in the system yet?

When your app is received by AADSAS they will process it and stamp a number on it. If you sent them the optional letter in a pre-stamped envelope requesting to know your status, they will send that back to you with the date and your number. If you did not you can call AADSAS and then ask for the number.

Infosource tells you if you are accepted or not or your pending interview status. Acceptances will not appear until Dec. 1.



For dental schools, some people recommend calling the schools to get name recognition, but then others say don't call and bug them... What is the best thing and what kind of info should we ask when we call? Do you have to ask for someone in particular?

You should email them. Those schools that do reply you should call and just check up. Most of the time you are speaking to receptionists so calling them is not a huge deal. However, if you know the emails you can directly get in touch with the admission deans.


I have 18 days till my DAT. I took Kaplan and I still need to take the subject tests, 3 Kaplan diags, and the topscore ones. Do you guys have any recommendations for the most effective studying? Are there any specific topics I should focus on? I'd like to raise each score by 4 points, do you think that's impossible? I have the most difficulty with G-chem, reading comp, and QR. How much did your real scores differ from your diags? I feel really discouraged, since the real test is probably harder...

Nothing is impossible if you try, just make a plan and stick with it.

The kaplan tests are harder my scores varied between 2-6 pts on the real one. However, don't look at scores, but how much you understand.



Sorry to bombard you all with a million questions, any help/answers would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch!!!!!!