AADSAS is the centralized application service for US dental schools. The main personal statement on the application is 4500 characters maximum. How do you write this important essay which will summarize your candidacy? Having read thousands of applications as a former Admissions Officer at NYU College of Dentistry which is the largest dental school in the USA, I am providing key tips for standing out in the dental school admissions process and making sure your essay highlights the best parts of your story!
Dental School: Writing Your AADSAS Personal Statement
Published March 2022

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