1. Persona Assessment & Profile Development

Meet your dedicated dental school reapplicant advisor

In-depth intake call to understand your background, previous application, and goals for reapplying

Discuss your preferred communication style, preferences, and expectations for this cycle

Undergo a persona assessment to uncover new experiences, traits, and reflections since your last application

Receive a comprehensive list of key takeaways about your current candidacy and areas of growth

Use these takeaways to form the foundation of your reapplication narrative

Your counselor will pinpoint areas for improvement based on your prior cycle and assessment

Discuss short-term and long-term goals leading up to your next submission

Get a customized project plan to oversee all parts of your reapplication program

Receive monthly and quarterly roadmaps for measurable progress

Regular profile-building sessions and check-ins focused on growth since your last cycle

Get a written action plan to strengthen academic, volunteering, leadership, and clinical components

Get coaching on the next steps and reapplication milestones

Receive a personalized improvement plan after every session

See your progress as you check off to-dos and track readiness for your next cycle

Have your full academic transcript and prior AADSAS academic record reviewed

Get insights into GPA trends and how they compare to current dental school averages

Understand red flags or inconsistencies in your transcript from an admissions perspective

Receive school research on GPA expectations and academic cutoffs for reapplicants

Guidance on post-bacc, graduate, or continuing education options to raise your GPA

Get guidance on how to demonstrate academic renewal or “upward trend” post-graduation

Insights into avoiding common academic pitfalls that hurt previous applicants

Start planning your reapplication strategy for dental school programs based on academic readiness
3. Academic Skill Development

Your counselor will pinpoint specific academic weaknesses that may have impacted your first application

Receive a plan to improve study skills, reading comprehension, and critical reasoning

Get recommendations for time management and test-taking strategies that fit your current schedule

Hone your skills with proven study techniques used by successful reapplicants

Receive strategies for leveraging available resources like tutoring or academic workshops

Your counselor will continually monitor your academic improvement leading up to your next cycle
4. Academic Enrichment Beyond College

They will also assess academic opportunities that strengthen your reapplication profile

Receive a list of academic programs, certificates, or short courses to enhance your competitiveness

Use this list to find unique opportunities that reinforce your commitment to dental medicine

Guidance on applying to enrichment programs or post-bacc courses

Get all related application documents edited to perfection

Determine whether dental school remains the right next step, or if another pathway better fits your goals

Get your baseline knowledge in biology, chemistry, and math assessed

Your counselor will evaluate your prior DAT score, study timeline, and section performance

Receive recommendations on whether a retake is beneficial and what score range to target

Get guidance on choosing your next DAT test date strategically for reapplication timing

Receive a personalized DAT study schedule that fits your current commitments

Meet for progress and readiness checkpoints with your counselor

Get access to practice tests and analytics to track score improvement

Review your DAT progress regularly and adjust your plan as needed

Plan a content review sequence that builds on prior preparation while avoiding burnout