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This is to provide important information about the launch of the ADEA AADSAS 2010 application cycle.

 

• The AADSAS 2010 cycle will launch on June 1, 2009.  Traditionally, AADSAS has launched on May 15, but we are delaying our opening this year as we move AADSAS to a new technology platform.  The content of the application is very similar to previous years, but applicants will find a better flow to the application and enhancements to help them keep up-to-date on their application status.  June 1 is the date applicants can begin filling out and submitting their applications (there never has been one date for applicants to begin filling out AADSAS applications and a separate date when they can begin submitting them).  We anticipate that we will start applications to schools in mid June.

 

• Applicants to AADSAS 2009 who plan to re-apply in 2010 are reminded to print a copy of their 2009 applications.  After May 29, 2009 the 2009 AADSAS  application will no longer be accessible to applicants.  At present, re-applicants must create a new 2010 AADSAS application and re-enter coursework information, etc.  (We hope to be able to “move forward” applicant data for re-applicants in future years, but do not have this option at present.)

 

• The process for submitting Letters of Evaluation to AADSAS remains unchanged from last year.  Applicants continue to have the option to submit four individual Letters of Evaluation OR one Committee Report plus one individual Letter of Evaluation.  AADSAS considers a Committee Report to be:
• A Committee Letter with supporting letters attached OR
• A Committee Letter that is composed and uses quotes from various evaluators but does not have supporting letters attached OR
• A Composite letter which usually consists of a cover letter from an advising office and a collection of individual evaluation letters that are attached; with composite letters, the advising office serves as a central collection service for the applicant but does not make additional assessments of the candidate

AADSAS does not have a relationship with VirtualEvals and does not have the ability to receive letters uploaded to VirtualEvals.

 

We look forward to working with you as we launch the 2010 AADSAS application cycle.  If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me.

 

 

Chonte James

Director of Predoctoral Application Service

American Dental Education Association

The Voice of Dental Education

1400 K Street NW, Suite 1100

Washington, DC  20005

Voice: (202) 289-7201

Fax: (202) 289-7204

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