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Dental School Personal Statement Character Counter
Paste your dental school personal statement to check it against the 4,500-character AADSAS limit, with spaces, words, and paragraphs counted as you type.
How to use the character counter
Paste your draft into the box. The bar turns amber when you are within 10% of the limit and red when you go over, with the exact number of characters left or over shown underneath.
Formatting such as bold, italics, and bullet points does not carry into a plain-text application box, so it is safest to paste plain text here and in AADSAS.
How to cut characters without losing your story
Start with sentences that repeat an idea you already made, then filler openings such as “I have always wanted to” and long lists of activities that are already in your application. Keep the specific moments that only you could describe.
If you want an expert read before you submit, our personal statement packages include review from a practicing dentist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AADSAS personal statement character limit?
The ADEA AADSAS personal statement is limited to 4,500 characters, and spaces count toward that total.
Do spaces and line breaks count as characters?
Spaces count toward the AADSAS limit. This counter also includes line breaks in its total, so you have a little margin when you paste into the application.
How many words is 4,500 characters?
Usually somewhere around 700 to 850 words, depending on how long your words and sentences are. The counter shows both so you can track either one.
Is my personal statement saved or shared?
Your text is kept only in your own browser so it is there if you come back. It is never uploaded to our servers. Use Clear to remove it.
Should I write right up to the limit?
Not necessarily. A focused statement that lands a little under the limit often reads better than one padded to fill it. Cut repetition before you cut specific examples.
