Applying to Dental School: ADEA AADSAS

ADEA AADSAS Application

Applicant Portal

All applicant portals are undergoing significant improvement of the mobile user experience (UX). The updated mobile UX design offers a more modern look and feel with optimized workflows for mobile devices.

The core intent is a more intuitive, user-friendly experience for applicants using smartphones and tablets. The data collected from applicants and the WebAdMIT experience will not change.

New Questions

• Secondary Email: Question added for another way to communicate with an applicant.
• Academic Infraction: Question added to read, “Are there any factors that may have affected your academic record?”
• Other Information: Question added to read, “Please explain any other responsibilities you may have outside of being a student.”

Race and Ethnicity

To align with the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau’s standards for collecting and maintaining race/ethnicity data, ADEA’s Centralized Application Services have implemented new categories.

The seven new categories include:

1. American Indian or Alaska Native
2. Asian
3. Black or African American
4. Hispanic or Latino
5. Middle Eastern or North African
6. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
7. White

Note: Subcategories and write-in responses will not be included.

First Generation

The instructions have been clarified to ensure the question is answered accurately.

Occupation List

Updated list using the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Previous Applications to U.S. Dental Schools

Applicants may now enter prior years in a drop-down format instead of open-box text.

Likert Scale for Letters of Evaluation

Added 10 attributes for letter writers to rate and comment on the applicants. Introductory questions will be added. Letter upload will remain.

Highlights / Important Notes

• Read all of the ADEA AADSAS application instructions carefully before you apply. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your advisor.
 
• Regarding advisors, you should make sure to meet with your health profession advisor before beginning the application, as he or she can provide guidance for all areas of the application, facilitate the process of gathering letters of evaluation and help you manage your application timeline.
 
• ADEA AADSAS applications will not be processed until all official paper and electronic undergraduate transcripts are received. Please view the U.S. and English-Canadian transcripts requirements page for more information.
 
• After the ADEA AADSAS application, fee payment and official transcripts are received, it usually takes about four to six weeks to process an application. Check the status of your application regularly to make sure there is nothing holding up the process.
 
• Check with your designated dental schools to make sure you fulfill all of their individual supplemental application requirements.
 
• APPLY EARLY! Each dental school has its own application deadline. We suggest submitting your application during the summer; do not wait until deadlines approach. ADEA AADSAS will not send your application to a school if it is received by ADEA AADSAS after the school's deadline.