AADSAS Application and Strategy
Strategic guidance on maximizing competitiveness for dental school admission, help creating a blueprint and timeline for different tasks in the dental school application process, and support completing AADSAS application tasks.
Dental School Selection
Support in constructing a solid list of dental schools based on a comparison of your background with prior similar applicants accepted to dental school.
Dental School Personal Statement
Guidance on all aspects of the dental school personal statement including creating an outline, developing ideas for the content, brainstorming sessions, and essay editing.
AADSAS Experience, Achievements, and Manual Dexterity Description
Detailed guidance on drafting the experience descriptions, achievements, and manual dexterity description for the AADSAS Application along with detailed edits.
AADSAS COVID-19 Essay
Guidance on drafting the COVID-19 Essay for dental school with help developing ideas for the essay, forming an outline, and editing.
Dental School Supplemental Application
Guidance on the dental school supplemental applications including idea development for supplemental essay prompts, drafting responses to essay questions, refinement of essays, and edits for 5, 10, or 20 dental schools.
Dental School Interview Preparation and Mock Interview
Coaching sessions for different dental school interview formats and question types including a review of various questions, development of ideas for responses, advice on dental school interview strategy, and mock interview practice.
Post Interview Support
Support drafting and editing thank you letters, letters of interest, and letters of intent after dental school interviews along with edits. Help choosing the right dental school to attend and support with negotiating financial aid packages.
*Dental school application services also available for the TMDSAS application including the personal statement, TMDSAS personal characteristics essay, and the TMDSAS optional essay
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Dr. Andrew Hanna, known as Dr. Drew, completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, where he was an inaugural member of the Honors College and earned a degree in Public Health and Biological Sciences. He then pursued his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, where he graduated at the top of his class and was inducted into the prestigious OKU Dental Honors Society. Following dental school, Dr. Drew completed advanced training through a General Practice Residency at Morristown Medical Center. Currently, Dr. Drew is practicing general dentistry in Northern New Jersey. He is also involved in dental education, serving as a mentor to pre-dental students throughout their pre-dental journey and with the application process.
After graduating from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology in 2018, Yael continued her education at the University of Southern California where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2022. Yael chose to further specialize in periodontal surgery and implant dentistry and is currently a third year periodontics resident at Texas A&M in Dallas, Texas. Yael has always had a passion for helping others realize their goals and brings extensive admissions knowledge to her work. While at USC, Yael served as an ambassador for the dental school where she aided dental school candidates during the various aspects of the admissions process. She enjoys mentoring students and working closely with them to address every aspect of the application process to dental school.
Dr. Law is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry. He is currently an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at the University of Kentucky Medical Center where he is pursuing a medical degree along with his surgical training. During dental school, Vince worked closely with peers serving as a tutor, mentor, and dental lab teaching assistant. Vince is very familiar with all aspects of the dental school admissions process and understands the extensive preparation it requires. He brings an eye for detail and a passion for empowering students to all his interactions with students.
Originally from Southwest Virginia, Dr. Bivens earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA followed by dental school at Creighton University. Recognized for her commitment to women in dentistry, Dr. Bivens received the outstanding leadership award for the American Association of Women Dentists during dental school. She also actively participated in several clinics aimed at serving underprivileged communities. Dr. Bivens went on to complete her Periodontology Residency Program at Texas A&M University in Dallas, Texas. While completing her advanced studies in Periodontology, she will earn a Master of Science in Oral Biology in May 2025. During her residency, she conducted research on soft tissue grafting to better understand the patient’s healing potential to enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Bivens enjoys spending her free time with her husband and their dog, Luna. A true Virginian at heart, Dr. Bivens enjoys multiple outdoor activities, traveling, and eating a good southern meal.
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