“If you’re applying
to dental school this year, you’re probably anxiously counting down the days
until the
ADEA AADSAS® (ADEA Associated
American Dental Schools Application Service) application opens this year on May
11,” says Kristen
Horstmann, a third-year dental student at University of California, Los Angeles,
School of Dentistry (UCLA SOD). “And who can blame you! It’s an exciting time
filled with reflection and hope. But instead of scrolling away the hours until
then, consider preparing for your application now to alleviate stress later.
Without even opening the application, read on to learn what you can do to
prepare the strongest application possible.” ...
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“Choosing a
dental school can be quite the daunting task. It’s where you’ll spend the next
four years of your life, so it’s important to find a program that challenges
you yet makes you incredibly happy,” says Elyse Estra, a second-year dental
student at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.
“Now the
question is, how do you find that school? The answer is different for everyone.
As a predental student, you need to decide what you’re looking for in a
program, including what you’re willing to compromise on and what is
non-negotiable. You can apply to as broad a range of schools as you would like,
but remember, the application process is a time, financial and emotional
investment. Keep reading for a guide of some factors to consider while applying
to dental school.”
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“By April or May, I’m sure predental students will want to
take a break from studying and enjoy the nice weather outside in the spring and summer,”
says University of Michigan School of Dentistry student Tommy Lau. “While you
should take a break, the summer is also the perfect time to gain more
experience and exposure to dentistry and health care while conducting research
to make yourself a more competitive applicant.”
Read on to learn some of the things Mr. Lau would recommend all
predental students explore. It’s certainly not too early to start planning your
summer now.
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly altered the traditional predental
experience. Due to this public health crisis, there are a number of requests
from community-led initiatives, government agencies, charitable organizations
and nonprofits in public health for volunteers in a variety of roles,” says
Poonam Furmah, a second-year dental student at Case Western Reserve University
School of Dental Medicine.
“This pandemic, although dreadful, offers unique opportunities for
prehealth students to serve their local community. However, students must make
informed decisions and maintain a superior standard of care to prevent further
community spread to themselves and others,” Furmah said. “Not only will this
add valuable skills to your repertoire, but it will also benefit those who need
it most during this uncertain time.”
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