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[qwerty934]

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Hey,

Has anyone who applied to VCU receive that the school has received an AADSAS app?

I haven't heard anything back from this school... so quiet.

I called to check the status and they never pick up.

 

[Sissi Romy]

I applied on AADSAS and paid the $80 app fee online to VCU, received an acknowledgement email from VCU within a few days and was advised to send a passport photo+my DAT scores+3 LoRs. Here's what the email said with links for update - You can copy the links below and check online too. I think you should pay the $80 fees right away, somehow I got good responses from the schools that I paid sec/supp fees before they ask for it (money talks?)
"
Your application will be reviewed for the above items and your status
updated to Applicant Complete and Under Review. To check on the status
of your VCU application, we advise doing so online at
https://portal.aadsasweb.org/<http://email.webadmit.org/wf/click?
upn=gp44TH9z1x5ULSAAJt7I2nxBAXMcGxUw5S-2FoqmyYOGzHGIgnIMUsW-
2BvUjVlZvtpQ_YimEhUAo2Hshz5yole7ClwQOVXcpC1lPhbCkP1h00Go-
2BiUyw5zfvq9D5bm4S4Nd7Zxm33PltYeSONSscuju8Ov1gQFUS9rv0uAqKZ3lEDFhcAldA4Js
SlPmskSo7QY8x1G5i-2FsUgtR6Wf7tzxmHLvgeFfXeGk7FPZqOQz1JUP-2B63pCLUGBx32-
2F2d3zY-2BtVW4A3Wvv-2BNaCMI7YcP48lxY3UGvIQHfNGWf9LRzhKeIvWmeQAiZePnmT-
2FhUyJL1p4zR>. Simply log on to your AADSAS application and check the
status menu on the horizontal toolbar at the top of the page. If you
cannot find this, we recommend emailing the customer service number at
AADSAS [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
Thank you for applying to VCU School of Dentistry. We look forward to
reviewing your application during this cycle.
Please continue to keep up to date with our dental school by logging on
to www.dentistry.vcu.edu<http://email.webadmit.org/wf/click?
upn=clS1HiOcFbpapvBSLxVl0JR0PjpnVAASwHAzMCNiIu7i-2B-
2BtAnRbmUqEMohPoKPPj_YimEhUAo2Hshz5yole7ClwQOVXcpC1lPhbCkP1h00Go-
2BiUyw5zfvq9D5bm4S4Nd7Zxm33PltYeSONSscuju8Ov1gQFUS9rv0uAqKZ3lEDFhcAldA4Js
SlPmskSo7QY8x4OKGRqkDgW67KuA6Mr8WJGOaeTYfBj5ScDqk3DjOiIFMMHG24noS8l-
2B1L2rnPeGFuVxBNJukyX-2B3gbw-2BP9931HFfGHsjSozuY2f0mUlAJHLOlQmb4fJWhTTE-
2BKql-2FIMn>."

 

[Sissi Romy]

I applied on AADSAS and paid the $80 app fee online to VCU, received an acknowledgement email from VCU within a few days and was advised to send a passport photo+my DAT scores+3 LoRs. Here's what the email said with links for update - You can copy the links below and check online too. I think you should pay the $80 fees right away, somehow I got good responses from the schools that I paid sec/supp fees before they ask for it (money talks?)
"
Your application will be reviewed for the above items and your status
updated to Applicant Complete and Under Review. To check on the status
of your VCU application, we advise doing so online at
https://portal.aadsasweb.org/<http://email.webadmit.org/wf/click?
upn=gp44TH9z1x5ULSAAJt7I2nxBAXMcGxUw5S-2FoqmyYOGzHGIgnIMUsW-
2BvUjVlZvtpQ_YimEhUAo2Hshz5yole7ClwQOVXcpC1lPhbCkP1h00Go-
2BiUyw5zfvq9D5bm4S4Nd7Zxm33PltYeSONSscuju8Ov1gQFUS9rv0uAqKZ3lEDFhcAldA4Js
SlPmskSo7QY8x1G5i-2FsUgtR6Wf7tzxmHLvgeFfXeGk7FPZqOQz1JUP-2B63pCLUGBx32-
2F2d3zY-2BtVW4A3Wvv-2BNaCMI7YcP48lxY3UGvIQHfNGWf9LRzhKeIvWmeQAiZePnmT-
2FhUyJL1p4zR>. Simply log on to your AADSAS application and check the
status menu on the horizontal toolbar at the top of the page. If you
cannot find this, we recommend emailing the customer service number at
AADSAS [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
Thank you for applying to VCU School of Dentistry. We look forward to
reviewing your application during this cycle.
Please continue to keep up to date with our dental school by logging on
to www.dentistry.vcu.edu<http://email.webadmit.org/wf/click?
upn=clS1HiOcFbpapvBSLxVl0JR0PjpnVAASwHAzMCNiIu7i-2B-
2BtAnRbmUqEMohPoKPPj_YimEhUAo2Hshz5yole7ClwQOVXcpC1lPhbCkP1h00Go-
2BiUyw5zfvq9D5bm4S4Nd7Zxm33PltYeSONSscuju8Ov1gQFUS9rv0uAqKZ3lEDFhcAldA4Js
SlPmskSo7QY8x4OKGRqkDgW67KuA6Mr8WJGOaeTYfBj5ScDqk3DjOiIFMMHG24noS8l-
2B1L2rnPeGFuVxBNJukyX-2B3gbw-2BP9931HFfGHsjSozuY2f0mUlAJHLOlQmb4fJWhTTE-
2BKql-2FIMn>."

oops, just noticed that these links do not work because you must log into your AADSAS application website.

 

[pinkster]

I never saw anything about a passport photo. I got the completed application email (that confirmed me paying my fee) well before my app was mailed to them with the first batch on 6/20.

 

[Sissi Romy]

I know, the passport photo was requested in their response email acknowledging my fee payment.

 

[floatingonforever]

I also got an email saying they received my $80 but they did not ask me for a passport photo

 

[pinkster]

I just looked over my old emails from them and neither of the emails I received from them request a photo.

 

[dacookiemonsta]

I know, the passport photo was requested in their response email acknowledging my fee payment.

Just checked my fee payment email and app complete email--didn't get any request for a passport photo. the app fee email DID ask for 3 letters and DAT scores. I'm wondering if maybe people who are international get the request for the passport photo? Seems like the majority of us didn't get it.

To the OP, I was first batch, and received my fee payment email June 5th and my app complete email June 26th. Did you pay your app fee to VCU?? If so, you should have heard back.

 

[Sissi Romy]

Very interesting, here's the relevant portion of my email response from VCU. Maybe you did not get an email similar to this? (note that this was after I paid the $80 fee):

"Dear [Sissi]:
This email acknowledges receipt of your application fee of $80.
In order to be considered for interview, a completed application must
include the following items:
1. Passport photo.
2. DAT scores from the ADA (official). You may fax us your
signed/sealed score sheet that you receive on the day of your test;
however, an official copy is required. Our fax is (804) 828-
5288<tel:%28804%29%20828-5288>. DAT scores are good for three (3) years
from the test date.
3. Three letters of recommendation. These may be sent to our office
directly or through AADSAS. If you are mailing them directly, please
send them and all correspondence to:
Office of Admissions
VCU School of Dentistry
POB 980566
Richmond, VA 23298
Your application will be reviewed for the above items and your status
updated to Applicant Complete and Under Review." etc...

 

[Sissi Romy]

Just checked my fee payment email and app complete email--didn't get any request for a passport photo. the app fee email DID ask for 3 letters and DAT scores. I'm wondering if maybe people who are international get the request for the passport photo? Seems like the majority of us didn't get it.

To the OP, I was first batch, and received my fee payment email June 5th and my app complete email June 26th. Did you pay your app fee to VCU?? If so, you should have heard back.

No, I am a US citizen.

 

[dacookiemonsta]

Yup, here's mine:

This email acknowledges receipt of your application fee of $80.

In order to be considered for interview, a completed application must include the following items:

1. DAT scores from the ADA (official). You may fax us your signed/sealed score sheet that you receive on the day of your test; however, an official copy is required. Our fax is (804) 828-5288. DAT scores are good for three (3) years from the test date.
2. Three letters of recommendation. These may be sent to our office directly or through AADSAS. If you are mailing them directly, please send them and all correspondence to:

Office of Admissions
VCU School of Dentistry
POB 980566
Richmond, VA 23298

That's weird... I wonder if I should contact them and ask if we should send one too? But there's no request in my email.

 

[Daneosaurus]

Must you submit the three letters even if you are getting a committee letter?

 

[dacookiemonsta]

Must you submit the three letters even if you are getting a committee letter?

Does your committee letter include two science recs and a rec from a dentist?

 

[Daneosaurus]

Does your committee letter include two science recs and a rec from a dentist?

No dentist on the committee.

 

[Sissi Romy]

Yup, here's mine:

This email acknowledges receipt of your application fee of $80.

In order to be considered for interview, a completed application must include the following items:

1. DAT scores from the ADA (official). You may fax us your signed/sealed score sheet that you receive on the day of your test; however, an official copy is required. Our fax is (804) 828-5288. DAT scores are good for three (3) years from the test date.
2. Three letters of recommendation. These may be sent to our office directly or through AADSAS. If you are mailing them directly, please send them and all correspondence to:

Office of Admissions
VCU School of Dentistry
POB 980566
Richmond, VA 23298

That's weird... I wonder if I should contact them and ask if we should send one too? But there's no request in my email.

wow, this is a mystery. When did you receive your email? Mine was received on Jun 20. Maybe they changed their mind in July?

 

[dacookiemonsta]

I got that email before you, on June 5th. But i got an app complete email June 26th which said I was good to go.... The app complete email also didn't mention the photo. Idk..

@Daneosaurus, you need a dentist LOR.

 

[pinkster]

wow, this is a mystery. When did you receive your email? Mine was received on Jun 20. Maybe they changed their mind in July?

My email mirrored dacookiemonsta's. No photo requested. Not quite sure what to think of that.

 

[Sissi Romy]

My email mirrored dacookiemonsta's. No photo requested. Not quite sure what to think of that.

I just noticed that there is a "school-specific" thread on VCU so perhaps we could merge this thread into that one. (but I don't know how to).

 

[dentalgirl7893]

My email similarly didn't request a photo

 

[dacookiemonsta]

I just noticed that there is a "school-specific" thread on VCU so perhaps we could merge this thread into that one. (but I don't know how to).

Yeah it would have been better to post the question in there but that's okay 😉 I guess we could post the link to this thread in there.

@dentalgirl7893, when did you get your email?

 

[dentalgirl7893]

Yeah it would have been better to post the question in there but that's okay 😉 I guess we could post the link to this thread in there.

@dentalgirl7893, when did you get your email?

June 10

 

[fischook]

No request for picture here either

 

[LabCoatAndPearls]

I got the e-mail that requested a photo. It was sent to me on June 23rd.

 

[2thsaver]

Mine requested a passport photo. I'm international (Canadian). 2nd batch.

 

[qwerty934]

Just checked my fee payment email and app complete email--didn't get any request for a passport photo. the app fee email DID ask for 3 letters and DAT scores. I'm wondering if maybe people who are international get the request for the passport photo? Seems like the majority of us didn't get it.

To the OP, I was first batch, and received my fee payment email June 5th and my app complete email June 26th. Did you pay your app fee to VCU?? If so, you should have heard back.

I heard back from them that they received my $80, but never received saying that they received my AADSAS application.
I just called in today and they said they are not requesting for the photo at this time

 

[qwerty934]

Very interesting, here's the relevant portion of my email response from VCU. Maybe you did not get an email similar to this? (note that this was after I paid the $80 fee):

"Dear [Sissi]:
This email acknowledges receipt of your application fee of $80.
In order to be considered for interview, a completed application must
include the following items:
1. Passport photo.
2. DAT scores from the ADA (official). You may fax us your
signed/sealed score sheet that you receive on the day of your test;
however, an official copy is required. Our fax is (804) 828-
5288<tel:%28804%29%20828-5288>. DAT scores are good for three (3) years
from the test date.
3. Three letters of recommendation. These may be sent to our office
directly or through AADSAS. If you are mailing them directly, please
send them and all correspondence to:
Office of Admissions
VCU School of Dentistry
POB 980566
Richmond, VA 23298
Your application will be reviewed for the above items and your status
updated to Applicant Complete and Under Review." etc...

I received the same e-mail, except the part about the passport photo. they never asked me to submit the photo

 

[qwerty934]

I CALLED IN TODAY AND THE LADY SAID THEY ARE NOT REQUESTING THE PASSPORT PHOTO AT THIS TIME.
BUT I DID RECEIVE AN E-MAIL TO CONFIRM MY $80