for those of you that are interested, I got an email from tufts
"Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your application to the DMD program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. We are delighted to learn of your interest in our school. Important information pertaining to the 2011-2012 application cycle is contained in this email. Therefore, please read the entire email.
At this time, a fee of $75 is required to further process your application. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Trustees of Tufts College. Please send at your earliest convenience to:
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Office of Admissions
One Kneeland Street, 15th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to provide any status information over the phone or via email, including inquiries regarding the receipt of specific application documents (DAT scores, letters of evaluation, etc.) Please note that all application materials, including all letters of evaluation, should be sent via AADSAS. Please do not send additional materials to our office, either in paper or electronic format, as it will significantly delay the processing of your application. It is our policy that if any information is missing, or if we require additional information to make a decision on your candidacy, the Admissions Office will contact you and request this information. If you do not hear from us, you can assume that your file is under review by the Admissions Committee. All status changes will be communicated via written correspondence.
Please allow a minimum of six to eight weeks to process your file. As this is a rolling admissions process, we cannot predict exactly when you will be notified of a status change. Once a decision has been reached, you will be contacted in writing. Please note that interviews will begin in November 2011 and will continue until our class fills. Invitations for interviews will begin to be issued in October. Our goal is for all applicants to receive a written decision by the end of April 2012. Please note that many applicants may not hear from our office again until much later in the application process. This is due to the volume of applications we receive and should not be cause for alarm. Our admissions process involves a thorough evaluation of each application. We hope that you will understand the time it takes for thoughtful review and consideration of your credentials. Every effort will be made to inform you of your status in a timely manner. We thank you for your patience."