Perseverance and always keeping your options open were emphasized repeatedly during the 2024 ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event that was held in conjunction with the 2024 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in New Orleans, LA. Speakers shared helpful hints and keys to success for the dental application process while providing anecdotes of their own experiences. In addition, more than 60 dental schools and organizations were present at the recruitment fair to share information and answer questions for predental students.

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For the 13th year, ADEA held its ADEA GoDental^® Recruitment Event in conjunction with the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition. This time in Portland, OR, more than 300 students came to make face-to-face connections with representatives from 50+ U.S. and Canadian dental schools and organizations.

 

“Please take advantage and visit as many schools as possible,” said Carolyn Booker, Ph.D., ADEA Chief of Educational Pathways during her welcome address. “The more you expose yourself to diverse opportunities, the more you increase your chances of acceptance to dental schools.”

The one-day workshop and fair held on March 11 saw a flood of college students who were eager to learn more about the dental schools in attendance and about the dental school admissions process in general, as well as network with their peers and with dental admissions officers. If you couldn't join us in Portland, here's your opportunity to catch up.

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A popular question students ask is how to update their ADEA AADSAS^® (ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service) application; for example, to add a grade for a class that was initially listed as planned/in progress. Students should be advised that ADEA AADSAS provides applicants the opportunity to update their coursework during two Academic Update periods, which are usually from mid-August through the end of September and then again in mid-December through the cycle end in early February each year. 

During the Academic Update period, applicants can enter grades earned for courses that were listed in the “Course Planned/In Progress” section of the application and add, delete or modify courses listed in that section. Applicants will receive notification and more detailed instructions about the Academic Update process 30 days prior to its initiation.

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“During my time working in admissions, I have often needed to assist students who did not get into dental school the first time, but who intend to apply again,” says Emma Hopson, M.S., an Admissions Coordinator from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. The second part of this article suggests tips for improving the last two sections of your application.

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Applying to dental school can be an arduous process. If you find that you were not accepted to any dental schools during the past cycle, you’re not alone and everyone’s journey to dental school will be as unique in their experience as a snowflake is in design. Your dream is still attainable! 

Emma Hopson, M.S., an Admissions Coordinator from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, has coached many people through the re-application process. Read on to learn specific advice she’s collected over the years for each of the four core sections of the application. 

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When it comes to the ADEA GoDental^® Recruitment Event, absence certainly made hearts grow fonder. Back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the one-day workshop and fair held on March 19 saw a flood of college students who were eager to learn more about the 50-plus dental schools in attendance and about the dental school admissions process in general, as well as network with their peers and with dental admissions officers.

This year’s event also saw two new schools among the many booths in Hall G: California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine and Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine. “The ADEA GoDental Recruitment Event has been connecting aspiring dentists with dental schools and careers in dentistry for more than 10 years,” said Carolyn Booker, Ph.D., ADEA Chief of Educational Pathways.

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“Applying to dental school can be an arduous process. If you find that you were not accepted to any dental schools this past cycle, you're not alone,” says Crystal Ridgley, M.B.A., University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Associate Director of Admissions and Student Engagement. “Your dream is still attainable, and I believe that you should put your best foot forward to reapplying.” Read on to learn Ms. Ridgley’s advice for those of you considering reapplying. 

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As a result of COVID-19, ADEA and the ADEA AADSAS^® (ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service) Advisory Group have decided to extend the 2020-21 cycle acceptance notification date from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15. Similarly, all applicant response deadlines will be extended by two weeks.

“When extending offers, most schools will call you and send you an official letter in the mail, in addition to sending a standard email with your status change through WebAdMit,” says B. Lamont Lowery, Assistant Dean of Student Recruitment and Engagement for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry. Read on to learn what additional guidance Mr. Lowery has regarding what applicants can expect on Dec. 15 and how to move forward.

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Best Interview Questions by Predental Students To help prepare for interview day, here is a list of the best questions asked by previous applicants, reported by dental school admissions officers. Make sure to be prepared with a ... See More

“What other dental schools have you applied to?” This is a popular question asked by friends, family, peers, advisors, mentors and other predental students in forums online. Sometimes, it’s asked during dental school interviews. You probably know that the ADEA ... See More