Reapplying Through AADSAS...

[Nismoboy]

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I applied late last application cycle. I have a few questions regarding this matter. Maybe some of you SDNers are in the same situation:

1) I applied last year, so do I have to "Creat a new Application" or should I just "Log In", edit my profile, and resubmit it back again?

2) I hear that it is better to change my essay, is that really necessary?

3) Also, I really want to apply early this time around, however, I didn't do so hot on my first DAT (I've been studying day and night for almost 3 weeks now and I still have 1 more month to go), and I was wondering whether I should submit my AADSAS with my old score or wait until I get my new score so that they can see an imporvement?

I would greatly appreciate replies and encouragement...Thanks in advance.

 

[The Musketeer]

1) I applied last year, so do I have to "Creat a new Application" or should I just "Log In", edit my profile, and resubmit it back again?

I believe that once the 2005 application cycle starts you will be able to access your old application again

2) I hear that it is better to change my essay, is that really necessary?

Yes, a lot of dental schools look for alteration to your essay from the year before since rarely many people do create a 'perfect essay' the first time around. The adcom like to see changes - indication that the applicant is motivated to improve, and to do whatever it takes to get in. Some dental schools also suggest that you should get several LORs from new professors.

3) Also, I really want to apply early this time around, however, I didn't do so hot on my first DAT (I've been studying day and night for almost 3 weeks now and I still have 1 more month to go), and I was wondering whether I should submit my AADSAS with my old score or wait until I get my new score so that they can see an imporvement?

I think you should submit your first DAT scores BUT also indicated in the application that you will be taking it again. This way, if you do improve on your DAT in almost every area, it will give the adcoms and impression that you have improved (as dental schools always like upward trends) and that you determined to get into dental school by improving yourself.

Good Luck!

 

[NCSMILES]

I believe that once the 2005 application cycle starts you will be able to access your old application again



Yes, a lot of dental schools look for alteration to your essay from the year before since rarely many people do create a 'perfect essay' the first time around. The adcom like to see changes - indication that the applicant is motivated to improve, and to do whatever it takes to get in. Some dental schools also suggest that you should get several LORs from new professors.



I think you should submit your first DAT scores BUT also indicated in the application that you will be taking it again. This way, if you do improve on your DAT in almost every area, it will give the adcoms and impression that you have improved (as dental schools always like upward trends) and that you determined to get into dental school by improving yourself.

Good Luck!

Musketeer, I am not so sure about your point about changing the essay. I have talked to several different sources and there seems to be controversy on this topic. Now, I can see the obvious advantage of not submitting the same essay "word for word", but you can probably get away with minor changes. In reality most of the time not a whole lot has changed in the last year as far as the essay is concerned. You still probably want to be a dentist for the same reasons. And if not, then by all means, you should change it.

I think everyone needs to realize that the bottom line is grades and DAT scores. Folks can say what they want about essays, volunteer experience, etc. but at the end of the day the grades and DAT are absolutely critical for acceptance to D-school. I am not saying that the other aspects of the application are not important, I am just saying from experience that what makes or breaks the deal is usually your numbers.

JMHO