Go Dental!

ADEA is proud to announce the launch of GoDental.org, a new interactive multimedia web resource to enhance the dental education experience. GoDental.org  provides advice to high school and pre-dental students interested in pursuing dental careers, introduces them to the world of dentistry through mentorship, and offers direction for navigating the application process. GoDental.org fosters career and social networking through resources like:

 

DentNetworks^SM
A new interactive forum where students can engage with peers, dental students, and others about applying to dental school, what it means to be a dental student, and the value of a promising dental career.

Blogistry^SM
Monthly blog posts from dental professionals and students. In Blogistry, we blog on everything, and we mean everything: applying to dental school, financing a dental education, the latest news affecting dentistry, and the perspectives of current students.

 

DenTube^SM
A new online channel with videos on current events, what dental school is like, and tips for a successful application to dental school.

 

For more information, visit www.GoDental.org or contact Drake Washington at washingtond@adea.org

Reminders for Applicants

Dear Pre-Health Applicants,

Many of you have expressed concern in regards to your supplemental application deadlines, particularly the requirement for earlier receipt of your letters of recommendation at some of the medical schools.  There are five schools in particular, including UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCLA, UCSF and UCSD which ask applicants to complete their supplemental applications within “30 days from the date of notification.”  Given these instructions, applicants who are applying to these five schools must adhere to the policies of the individual medical schools and honor their deadlines. 

 

Note:  If you are still waiting on letters of recommendation, please proceed by completing your portion of your supplemental application(s). That is, all application documents including additional forms, fees, additional transcripts, and supplemental application(s).   All applications will be screened once they are complete.  Keep in mind that admissions is normally “rolling,” and completed applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.  In speaking with the admissions representatives for the five schools listed above, I have found them to be student-centered and sensitive to the challenges applicants face including the submission of their letters of recommendation.   Applicants may call the Offices of Admissions to request a deadline extension should they feel they need additional time to complete their applications.

 

As an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidate, please review the AAMC Traffic Rules and Recommendations for Applicants.

 

Ultimately, it is YOUR responsibility to know your individual deadlines and communicate them to the evaluators writing your letters of recommendation.

 

The grid below provides some pertinent information for you in relation to the medical school application process.

 

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Application and Admission Timeline:

https://www.aamc.org/students/considering/gettingin/62796/considering_timeline.html

Questions about Medical School Deadlines:

https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/amcas/deadlines/

AMCAS Participating Medical School Application Deadlines for the 2012 Entering Class:

https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/requirements/63142/amcas_2010deadlines.html

Questions about Letters of Evaluation

https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/amcas/faqs/146562/letters_questions_landing_page.html

AMCAS Submission begins today, June 1st

This is just a friendly reminder that applicants can begin submitting their
AMCAS application today, June 1st at 9:30 AM, ET.  Applicants will not be
ready to be reviewed until they have a submitted application and all
official transcripts have been received by AMCAS.  AMCAS will not start
sending data to the medical schools until June 17th, even if the
applications have been processed prior to that date. 

 

We hope that you've already taken a look at the new resources we've made
available via our website https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/amcas/

 

For questions please contact advisors@aamc.org or 202 828 0950.

VMCAS Application Launch

The Veterinary Medical College Application Service is scheduled to begin accepting application for the 2012 matriculation cycle tomorrow, June 2nd, 2011. 

Applicants, please remember that this year the deadline for the application & a minimum three evaluations is:

 

Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

 

Students are welcome to call the Student & Advisor Hotline at 202-682-0750 between 9:30am and 5:00pm weekedays.  These hours will be adjusted throughout the cycle. You are also welcome to email our dedicated advisor email address: advisors@aavmc.org with any questions or concerns throughout the cycle.

 

For more information, please visit our new VMCAS website pages:

AAVMC: http://www.aavmc.org

VMCAS: http://www.aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors/Veterinary-Medical-College-Application-Service.aspx

Advisors: http://www.aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors/Advisor-Resources.aspx

Pre-Vet Resources: http://www.aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors/Pre-Vet-Student-Resources.aspx

2012 AACOMAS Resources For Applicants

Here are some great resources for students planning for the 2012 application year!

Information for Applicants and Potential Applicants
2012 AACOMAS Application
2012 AACOMAS Instructions Manual
2012 College Information Book
Osteopathic Medical College Recruiting Events
Data and Trends
AACOM’s Inside OME
What Is Osteopathic Medicine?
American Osteopathic Association

Med School Application Preparation Extreme! [re-post]

The University of South Carolina's Office of Pre-Professional Advising is hosting its annual, intensive five-day programs that assist pre-med students as they prepare for their med school application. The Application Preparation EXtreme (APEX) is a residential program that offers personal attention to each attendee and a host of activities to help them prepare a compelling application. Applicants must have 60 hours of earned college credit by the end of this school year to attend.

 

The program includes:

- An AMCAS overview with helpful hints and instructions
- A personal statement workshop with follow-up assistance
- An interview skills workshop
- Two simulated med school interviews with written feedback
- In-depth discussions about health care issues.
- Human cadaver dissection at the USC School of Medicine 
- Shadow in local hospitals and have
- A panel presentation by students who have been through the process.

 

The counselors for this program are current medical students who are available the entire time to offer advice and assistance. This opportunity will help highly-motivated students learn how to showcase their abilities, skills, and motivation throughout the application process to med school.

 

$895, includes deluxe accommodations at the Inn at USC, all meals (and lots of snacks!), transportation while attending the camp, activities, workbooks and lots of handouts.

 

$50 deposit due, with application, is non-refundable for those accepted into the camp.  Remainder may be paid in 3 installments of $281.  Must be paid in full by May 20, 2011 for the first APEX, and by June 3, 2011 for the second APEX.  Visa/Mastercard payments accepted.

 

There are a limited amount of spaces available so acceptance is based on a first come first serve basis!

 

Application may be downloaded here.

AMCAS 2012 Resources now available

You can now view the 2012 AMCAS Instruction Manual and other helpful
documents here.

 
Information regarding medical school deadlines and letters participation is
also updated and available.

 

AMCAS has finalized the cost per additional medical school designation, which
will increase by $1 to $33 this year; the $160 fee to apply to AMCAS remains
the same. This information, as well as other changes, is available in the
How to Apply and FAQ pages. If you missed our webcast outlining the changes
this year or would like to review, you can download the slides here.

The 2012 application is scheduled to open May 5; they will make an official
announcement when it's available.

Pre-Health Week 2011