For the supplemental applications, if we don't submit it to AASDAS, then where do we submit it too? Directly to the school's website? I'm confused on that part.
I'm planning on taking my DAT this summer, I'm currently a sophomore, so I would be going into my junior year, is this a good idea? Also, is there a way to check dates for my testing centers without having to sign up for it?
Hi! this was very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing! I do have a couple of questions: 1. What would you put on the transcripts section if you dropped or retook a class on the transcripts section? 2. Do you only put the classes you earned credit or do you put all the attempted grades? 3. Do you suggest that I order an official transcript for myself and input all the grades exactly as it shows on the official transcript? Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the amazing video! I am in my 4th year and will graduate in May 2024. when would be the best time for me to take the DAT and apply if i want to start dental school as soon as possible? thanks!
I asked my Psyc professor for a LOR and he said graduate schools prefer LOR be sent directly, but idk what to tell him? Since Adea application wants you to submit the LOR there?
So my question is this. I plan to try and take the DAT during my winter break Junior year. So this will be around January 2024. Now I want to make it so I use my 6 month eligibility wisely and have a chance if I need to take the test again during the summer. I would be done with Junior year in May of 2024, so I want to make my eligibility time stretch till June of that year, when should I apply so that my eligibility will line up starting January and ending June?
Hi thank you so much for this video . I’m planning to do dental hygiene program but I’m confused between getting an iPad or a laptop. What is ur opinion?
Hello! What an informative video! Question, what is the name of the $25 portal that shares the dental stats on all the schools? I can’t seem to find it. Is it offered directly while you are filling out the dental application?
Hi, thank your for these templates. I just found your video and is really helpful. I’m in my junior year of undergrad and planning to apply to dental school soon. I would like to ask you those shadowing hours and those volunteer hours need to be signed by each doctor you shadow or each volunteering you do ? or just have the template and send it like that for your application w all the basic info! Thx I will appreciate if you respond!!
Thank you for making this video! It was extremely informational and helpful for first generation students that want and need guidance on their pre-dental journey but don't have anyone to ask questions to. Keep up the amazing work!
heyyy, I have a question, I am a senior in collage and planning to take a gap year after iI graduate for the DAT and just take some time off, How do I show proof of the shadowing hours bc I will not be apply this year but already collected some shadowing hours
Thank you so much for linking the template! I'll definitely be sharing this with other pre-dental students who need a headstart. I also wanted to ask- what's the earliest I should list on my volunteer log? As a senior in high school I did a lot of volunteering and I was curious if dental schools preferred I focused more on my college experiences?
you mentioned that you attached letter writers' info so did you not submit it through Committee letter? I am in process of committee letter so will they just take care of all my letters?
Yes, so you have a few options when submitting letters of recommendation. Either, the individual letter writers can upload their letters or a committee on behalf of multiple letter writers. Either is a good option!
Marquette is a Jesuit school. There are some aspects of religion that you will see during orientation, but aside from that it is not really seen in the dental school. (There are no religion based classes that are part of the dental school curriculum)
You can order your transcript through your university. Each university uses a different program to do this, so the time can vary. It usually takes anywhere from a few days to 1-2 weeks!
I believe it’s considered unethical for you to read it. You’re not supposed to see the written letter itself. So it’s supposed to be submitted directly or through a third party like a predent organization for your application
@@angeloriny yes, I agree! Dental schools often prefer that you do not see the letter. This ensures that your letter writers can be honest in their recommendations. However, if you absolutely need to look at the letter, just indicate that you have seen the letter on your application!
Is it true that you have to wait until six months before the date you plan to take the DAT to register? I heard that when you’re approved they only show you dates for the next six months. :)
Hmm I'm not exactly sure how far in advance they will let you schedule! However, it is usually recommended to schedule 2-3 months in advance of when you would like to take it!
Hello, I have a question! Do you think playing piano at my church would count as a community service? I have been doing this for more than a year and the hours would accumulate a lot
Hey! According to the ADEA website, church involvement is definitely a form of community service! They have more information on their website as well! www.adea.org/GoDental/Application_Prep/Preparing_for_Dental_School/Community_service.aspx
I definitely plan to make an entire video about this in the future! Usually, shadowing simply includes watching all of the procedures that a dentist does during their day. You can ask questions about something they did in the procedure, their day to day life, etc. Anything that would help you become more familiar with the dental profession!
Hey thanks for making this video! What happens If i select to send to all of the schools, but then am not happy with my scores and i decide to retake it? What does that mean for what they recieve.
In most states, you don't need any special education to dental assist. You can often reach out to dental offices to see if they would be willing to train you!
The average GPA of accepted dental students is 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). It would be a good goal to aim right around average, however it is okay to be above or below this number as well!
