The AADSAS application is available online typically between
May 15th and February 1st of every year. The application will require you
to submit information including:
- Colleges and/or universities
attended
- Coursework completed and
planned prior to enrollment in dental school
- DAT scores (if available)
- Personal Statement (essay) –
one page essay about you and why you want to become a dentist
- Dental School
Designations – where you indicate the dental programs to which you plan to
apply
- Background Information –
including experiences related to the dental profession, extra curricular,
volunteer and community service experiences; honors, awards and
scholarships; work and research experiences
Costs:
The AADSAS application fee is $195.00, with an additional $60.00 for every school you plan to apply to. Most dental schools will have a supplemental application that should be completed. The fees for each supplemental application will vary between schools.
Submission:
Many dental schools have a rolling admission process, which means your AADSAS application should be submitted no later than August/September. If you turn in your application after these months, you will be placed at a disadvantage, since many schools begin the interview process in the fall, and admission by December.
