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Dental School Personal Statement Editing

Your personal statement is the 4,500-character essay in your AADSAS application where you explain why you want to be a dentist. Below is a free step-by-step guide to writing a strong one, plus a checklist to test your draft. If you want an expert to edit yours, our dental school personal statement editing starts at $167.

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How to write a strong dental school personal statement

Admissions readers want to know three things: why dentistry, what you have actually done to test that choice, and what kind of dentist you will be. Follow these steps and you will cover all three.

  1. 1

    Start with your real reason

    Pick one or two moments that moved you toward dentistry, such as a patient you met while shadowing or working with your hands. Your own moment is stronger than any general statement about helping people.

  2. 2

    Show, don't tell

    Describe what you did and noticed, and let the reader conclude you are caring or hard-working. "I stayed after closing to explain the procedure to her daughter" says more than "I am compassionate".

  3. 3

    Connect experiences to dentistry

    For each experience, say what it taught you that matters in a dental chair: communication, steady hands, patience, trust. This is what turns a list into a story.

  4. 4

    Use a simple structure

    An opening moment, two or three paragraphs that each cover one experience and what you learned, and a closing that looks ahead to the dentist you want to become.

  5. 5

    Edit to 4,500 characters

    The limit counts spaces. Cut repeated ideas and extra adjectives, read it out loud, and have someone else read it before you submit.

Check your draft

  • The first paragraph could only have been written by you
  • It says why dentistry, not just why healthcare
  • It tells one or two stories instead of listing activities
  • It avoids clichés like "ever since I was a child"
  • Someone else has read it
  • It is under 4,500 characters, spaces included
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How it works with us

  1. 1

    Send your draft or ideas

    Share a full draft, a rough outline, or just the experiences you want to write about.

  2. 2

    Line-by-line review

    Your specialist reads every sentence, marks red flags and explains what to change and why.

  3. 3

    Revise together

    You rewrite in your own voice. Gold includes two rounds; Platinum continues until it is ready.

  4. 4

    Final polish

    A last pass for flow, sentence structure and the 4,500-character AADSAS limit.

Packages and prices

  • From $167
  • 48-hour Express option
  • Up to unlimited rounds
  • We never ghostwrite

Personal Statement Express Overview

express
$167
  • Email access to your personal statement expert
  • Fast turnaround time (48 hours)
  • Perfect for those seeking quick expert advice
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Are you nearly done with your personal statement and simply want someone with experience to give you some feedback? The Personal Statement Express Overview does just this. Our application expert will carefully review each paragraph and provide some general thoughts, comments and suggestions. Following the review, you will also be given a personal statement rating out of 10 to give you an idea of where you stand.

Please note: This is not the personal statement review package. This is a single review service. We do not write your personal statement for you. We help you with idea generation and outline of an already written personal statement.

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Personal Statement Gold

gold
$474
  • Phone & e-mail access to your personal statement specialist
  • Brainstorming ideas and formulating an outline
  • Personal statement review outlining what can be improved, fixed and highlight of any red flags
  • 2 rounds of critique, revisions and editing
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The personal statement gold package is an excellent choice for those who want an expert to review and edit their paper. This service includes two rounds of critique, revisions and editing. We review your personal statement one sentence at a time, top to bottom. You will receive advice, suggest revisions of certain ideas or sentences, and point out any red flags. Whether you just need an expert's eyes to review your statement, or are just starting out with a rough draft, this service will ensure you will remain memorable in the eyes of the admissions committee.

Please note: We do not write your personal statement for you. We help you with idea generation, outline and/or revision of an already written personal statement or help you get started.

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Personal Statement Platinum

platinum
$797
  • Phone & e-mail access to your personal statement specialist
  • Initial voice call includes: Brainstorming ideas and formulating an outline
  • Personal statement review outlining what can be improved, fixed and highlight of any red flags
  • Unlimited* rounds of critique and editing
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  • Sentence structure optimization
  • Final round of editing and polishing

The personal statement is a very crucial aspect of your application as it not only gives insight into the type of person you are, but the type of dental student you will be. The personal statement is usually one of the first pieces of information the dental school admissions committee reviews and therefore, it is extremely vital that you present yourself in the best light.

The personal statement service is a personalized, comprehensive package. This service includes unlimited* rounds of critique and editing. We review your personal statement one sentence at a time, top to bottom. We'll give you advice, suggest revisions of certain ideas or sentences, and point out any red flags. You will also have 1-on-1 access to our in-house expert via appointments should you need additional guidance. Whether you just need an expert's eyes to review your statement, or are just starting out with a rough draft, this service will ensure you will remain memorable in the eyes of the admissions committee.

Please note: We do not write your personal statement for you. We help you with idea generation, outline and/or revision of an already written personal statement.

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Not sure which fits? Book a free 15-minute call or compare all prices.

What does a dental school personal statement editor do?

A good editor does not rewrite your statement into someone else's voice. They read it the way an admissions committee will: quickly, looking for why you chose dentistry, what you have actually done, and whether you sound like someone who will finish dental school.

We review your statement one sentence at a time, top to bottom. You get specific comments on what to cut, what to expand and what reads as a red flag, plus suggested revisions you can accept, change or ignore. Every word that ends up in the final statement is yours.

Which personal statement package should I choose?

Pick by how close you are to done. If your statement is finished and you want an expert opinion fast, Express gives you paragraph-by-paragraph feedback and a score out of 10 within 48 hours. If you have a draft that needs real work, Gold includes brainstorming, an outline and two full rounds of critique and editing. If you are starting from scratch or want help until submission day, Platinum includes an initial call, unlimited rounds of editing and a final polish.

  • Express ($167): one written review, 48-hour turnaround, rating out of 10
  • Gold ($474): outline help plus 2 rounds of critique and editing
  • Platinum ($797): brainstorming call, unlimited rounds, final polish

The mistakes we fix most often

Most statements we see are not badly written. They are generic. The most common problems are an opening that could belong to any applicant, a list of activities instead of one or two stories that show who you are, telling the reader you are compassionate instead of showing it, and a closing paragraph that repeats the first. We also check the practical parts: the 4,500-character AADSAS limit (spaces count), tone, and anything an admissions reader could misread.

When should I get my personal statement edited?

Start before the AADSAS application opens in May so you can submit early in the cycle. Many dental schools review applications on a rolling basis, so a polished statement ready in June is worth more than a perfect one in September. If you are already late, Express is built for a fast second opinion.

Meet the tutors

Dentists and dental students who went through admissions recently. Press play to hear from them; your tutor is matched after the free call.

Dr. Todd Chastain, DMD, Applicant mentor & DAT Biology tutor
10+ yrs tutoringPracticing dentist

Dr. Todd Chastain, DMD

Faculty, UAB School of Dentistry

35 yrs
Private practice
10 yrs
Mentoring
DMD
UAB, 1991

For the past 10 years, Dr. Chastain has mentored pre-dental students through applications and interviews, and every one he has guided is now a practicing dentist. He taught dental students in the clinic at UAB and now teaches biology at the University of North Alabama, so he also tutors DAT Biology. He knows what admissions committees look for and how to help you stand out.

  • DAT Biology
  • Applications
  • Interviews
  • Personal statement
Book a free callView profile: Dr. Todd Chastain, DMD
Celina (Chaeyun) Yang, DAT & admissions coach
Dental student

Celina (Chaeyun) Yang

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

25 AA
DAT score
7
Interviews
Penn
Dental school

First-year Penn Dental student who scored a 25 AA on the DAT, with a 27 in Biology and a 28 in Quantitative Reasoning. Celina has tutored science from high school through college, and she goes over every practice question with you, right or wrong, so a lucky guess never hides a gap.

  • DAT Biology
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Personal statement
  • Secondaries
Book a free callView profile: Celina (Chaeyun) Yang
Hansuja Chaurasia, DAT tutor & advisor
Dental student

Hansuja Chaurasia

University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

UConn
Dental school
B.S.
Allied Health
Tutor
DAT & advising

UConn Dental student who has worked as a private DAT tutor and application advisor. Hansuja's strongest DAT sections were Reading Comprehension and Biology, and her sessions focus on why an answer is right, not just what it is, so you can handle questions you haven't seen before.

  • DAT
  • Application advising
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Neil Desai

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine

24 AA
2024 DAT
30
Chemistry
3.92
GPA

BS Human Biology with honors from Michigan State. Coaches every DAT section, from biology and orgo to PAT and QR.

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Orgo
  • PAT
  • QR
  • RC
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What students say

9.8/10 from 39 surveyed students

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“The Future Dental Prep Tutoring Program and my tutor helped me immensely. My favorite part was the mock interviews, which perfectly simulated the real experience. I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support that helped me succeed!”

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Julia R.★★★★★
“The personal statement express was a lifesaver!!! I wasn't even going to apply this application cycle; however, with a last minute change of plans, I found myself scrambling to get everything finished. I had just written my personal statement, and was about to submit my application, and I was able to get feedback just a few hours after I sent it. The advice was very thorough and helpful! I actually talked with a dental school admissions committee on the phone to receive application feedback, and they said I had one of the best personal statements they had ever seen. Thank you Future Dental Prep!!!”
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Elisa N.★★★★★
“I used the Personal Statement Express Overview that is offered by Future Dental Prep because I was finished with writing my personal statement, but I couldn't find the "perfect" final draft. I wanted an honest opinion from someone who didn't know me. Using this service was a wonderful experience! My assigned expert contacted me through email and thoroughly reviewed my personal statement within a day. The review included an overview of each paragraph with comments on the content, ways to improve the structure of the paper and grammatical corrections. In addition, my expert rated my paper out of 10 and wrote a summary of how the paper was put together and his thoughts on enhancement. The courteous feedback and timeliness of service was exactly what I needed to feel confident in my personal statement. It helped me to take what I wrote and make it into a strong, well-structured personal statement that I loved.”
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Emily P.★★★★★
“My experience with Future Dental Prep admissions was great. There was a great communication which allowed making the phone call appointment very easy. The phone call itself was very helpful for me. Before making the phone call, I was very unsure of where I stood regarding which schools I have a chance in being admitted, but my consultant made it very clear for me. He carefully answered all the questions I had and even allowed me to ask questions after the session. Now I feel confident regarding what school I will be applying to.”
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Chris J.★★★★★
“My personal experience with Future Dental Prep has been outstanding. My consultant was very responsive and helpful throughout the process of completing my personal statement. I would highly recommend this service to anyone wanting to craft an immaculate personal statement.”

Frequently asked questions

Will you write my personal statement for me?

No. We help with ideas, outlines and revisions of a statement you write. Admissions committees expect your own voice, and ghostwriting puts your application at risk.

How long is the AADSAS personal statement?

The AADSAS personal statement allows up to 4,500 characters, including spaces. Use our free character counter to check your draft before you send it.

How fast will I get feedback?

Express reviews are returned within 48 hours. Gold and Platinum rounds are scheduled with your specialist; tell us your deadline on the free call and we plan around it.

What if I only have ideas and no draft yet?

Gold and Platinum both include brainstorming and outlining, so you can start from a list of experiences. Platinum begins with a voice call to build the outline together.

Do you edit personal statements for reapplicants?

Yes. If you applied before, we look at what your last statement said and help you show what has changed since then.

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