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An early application is strategic, please plan to apply as soon as you are ready. Remember, you do not need your exam scores or letters of recommendation to submit your primary application.

AADSAS Delays

The uncertainty and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have compounded the pressure of applying to dental school. Thus, to support applicants and our dental schools, while the application opens today, May 12, as scheduled, ADEA AADSAS® (ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service) will begin accepting applicant submissions on June 16. This is a two-week extension from the planned submission date of June 2. Applicants are encouraged to use the subsequent five weeks to complete all sections and provide materials, such as transcripts and test scores.

This change also modifies the Fee Assistance Program (FAP) notification date to June 16. Other dates may be affected, including the Academic Update, the Dec. 1 Decision Date and individual school application deadlines. Applicants will receive updates via email throughout the cycle as date changes are announced. Meanwhile, applicants, as well as family members and advisors, can also view updates on ADEA GoDental.

FREE full-length practice MCAT through Altius

Altius has created a Full-Length COVID-19 MCAT Exam that reflects 100% of the COVID-related changes to the exam. This tool is available to your students free of charge, and will give them much-needed practice with the new exam timing and format.

For those who want more practice, all 10 of our MCAT practice exams are now available in both the standard and COVID-19 formats.

We've also prepared this COVID-19 Fact Sheet to help all stakeholders understand the changes to the exam.

For more in-depth information about the COVID-19 changes, check out our latest blog post, written by physicians and long-term Admissions Committee veterans: "5 Expert Tips for Navigating the COVID-19 Changes to the MCAT."

Do you like trivia? Are you financially savvy?

 Come have fun and play financial literacy trivia, hosted by the staff of Penn State’s Sokolov-Miller Family Financial & Life Skills Center.  

Thursday, May 14, 2020  

AND 

Thursday, May 28, 2020 

4:00 PM-5:00 PM EST  

https://psu.zoom.us/j/493258891  

After the game, take a FinLit Five and chat with a staff member in a breakout room to get your own money management questions answered.  

Come on in to test your knowledge and learn something new!  

City Semester Pittsburgh

As students and faculty continue to face uncertainty about the fall semester amidst the COVID-19 situation, Penn State Center Pittsburgh is extending our student application deadline for the City Semester Pittsburgh as an alternative opportunity (in-person or remotely) for the fall semester.

The program is a great opportunity for Penn State students to make a tangible impact on their future – whether it is delivered in-person in Pittsburgh or virtually, per University direction for fall semester.

As a reminder, City Semester Pittsburgh is a unique and immersive experience that includes: 

• Engaging internship placement with a community partner in your field of interest
• Course on urban sustainability, including guest speakers, field trips and discussion on issues of climate action, justice and inequality, urban water and food, and more
• Opportunity to network with local community leaders

We have extended the fall application deadline to June 15, 2020. Interested students can click here to learn more and apply.

Information about AAMC Situational Judgment Test Requirement for Some Medical School Applicants

Two programs using new test.

Pre-Med Students Invited to Join Live Conversation with AAMC Experts 

May 14 at 4 p.m. ET  

The coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for the entire health care workforce, including unique challenges for the pre-med community – from students to advisors – and we are pleased to provide this opportunity for a lively and robust discussion. 

While there will be an opportunity to ask questions during the forum, all attendees are encouraged to submit questions on social media beforehand to @AAMCPreMed (include #PreMedForum in all submitted questions). Space is limited to 3,000 attendees, so register soon to secure your spot. For those who cannot join us, a recording will be available on the AAMC website after the event.

Register here using your AAMC ID.

Demonstrating Competence in an Unconventional Application Year 

May 22 at 12 p.m. ET  

Admissions officers are aware of the disruption many of you have faced while preparing to apply to medical school and are planning how to carefully assess applicant competency during this unconventional application cycle. The webinar speakers will share some approaches you might be able to use to demonstrate your competencies in your applications.

After participating in this webinar, participants will:

• Understand the 15 core competencies for entering medical students
• Learn about creative ways to articulate competence using your current courses and experiences
• Consider how to use the AAMC Anatomy of an Applicant Self-Assessment Guide to support your medical school application

Please register for the webinar here or aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/p/200522_competence

Choose DO Medical School Virtual Fair 

June 10, 12-6PM ET

Our Choose DO Medical School Virtual Expo is a free event for students interested in connecting with medical schools around the country. We invite you to meet with admissions reps, faculty, DO physicians, and current students in live online chat sessions.

Reasons for you to attend the Medical School Virtual Expo:

• Zero Travel required to participate - students & advisors can join from the comfort of their homes or offices.
• No cost/registration fees - this event is completely free for anyone who wishes to learn more about pursuing a career in medicine.
• 30+ medical schools - all in one place

2020 ADEA GoDental Virtual Fair 

May 19, 2020

As you know, health care workers are needed now more than ever, and that includes dental professionals. With #GDVF20 just weeks away, you don't want to miss your exclusive chance to chat with 60+ U.S. and Canadian dental schools to discover the best fit for your values and goals.

Dental schools are doing important work and their efforts are recognized and appreciated. Listen as dental students from Indiana University School of Dentistry overcome the challenges of distance to come together to express gratitude to their school's faculty and staff.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AGFp0yh7RM

If you are applying to dental school, you don't want to miss this informative event. Register today and spread the word!

News from the Office of Science Engagement

Great new jobs, internships, co-ops, virtual sessions and more! 

Wondering how COVID-19 may be affecting your application? 

Follow our blog for updates regarding COVID19 policies and responses.

UPDATED TODAY

This page is updated regularly and allows you to see individual school decisions that can help you migrate through these challenging times.

Virtual Fairs & Open Houses

-MANY NEW EVENTS!-

Feel like you are missing out by staying at home? Want to learn more about osteopathic medicine, medical school in the Caribbean, or postbacc opportunities? Visit and connect with these and other programs virtually at these live events!