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ASDA Predental Membership

ASDA Predental Membership. The largest student-run dental organization in the nation Over 19,000 members and chapters at all US dental schools Protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students. What is ASDA?. Predental students can join ASDA (Dues: $58/yr)

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ASDA Predental Membership

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  1. ASDA Predental Membership

  2. The largest student-run dental organization in the nation Over 19,000 members and chapters at all US dental schools Protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students What is ASDA?

  3. Predental students can join ASDA (Dues: $58/yr) New national leadership opportunities Access to information about dentistry and the process of applying to dental school Meet dental and predental students from across the nation ASDA & the Predental Student

  4. $58?!? What do I get for that?

  5. ASDA Member Benefits • Tangible benefits • Save money • Access resources quickly • Intangible • Make lifelong connections • Be a part of something bigger • Build knowledge of dental school and application process • Become a more competitive applicant

  6. With the 10% discount on a Kaplan course, you will more than cover your $58 membership dues! 10% Discount at Kaplan

  7. No annual fee credit card and reward points (Bank of America) • Up to 8% off auto, homeowners and renters insurance (GEICO) • Free online dental resources (The NEXT DDS) • Up to 10% off wireless phone plan (T-Mobile) Other Benefits

  8. New positions in 2013 • One year term (March-March) • Part of ASDA’s council on membership • Predental consultant (1 person) • Funded to attend spring and fall council meetings in Chicago • Serves as consultant to the council on predental issues and initiatives • Predental advisory committee (5 people) • Participates in conference calls with council • Acts as a sounding board for new programs, benefits and resources for predental members National Leadership Positions

  9. ASDA’s predental handbook that answers FAQs about: • Applying to Dental School • The DAT • Interview Tips • Financial Aid • Includes listing of all U.S. dental schools and admission requirements A copy of “Getting into Dental School”

  10. Free subscriptions to our publications that keep you updated on current issues in dentistry (perfect for finding topics to talk about in your interviews!) Publications

  11. ASDA Website – www. ASDAnet.org

  12. Mouthing Off – www.ASDAblog.com • Weekly blog • Fun videos • Interviews • Opinions • Association news • Staff and student driven!

  13. Facebook • Photos • Opinion polls • ASDA news • Links to articles • Chapter shout outs • Photos

  14. YouTube • ASDAnet channel includes “History of ASDA” video, clips from from national meetings, chapter events, student interviews and more

  15. flickr • ASDA photos from: • Annual session • Lobby Day • Regional meetings • Upload your photos from district and chapter events

  16. Opportunities to network with 18,000 dental students at ASDA national, district and chapter events Stand out in interviews/personal statements by demonstrating your knowledge of the dental community through ASDA Gain a competitive edge by being part of the largest student dental association in the nation And much more..

  17. There are no official “Predental ASDA” clubs, but you can join as an individual on our website! • ASDAnet.org/predentalmembership.asp • Dues are just $58/year • membership runs Jan 1 to Dec 31 How to Join

  18. Danielle Bauerdirector of membershipDanielle@ASDAnet.org ASDA executive committeewww.ASDAnet.org/contact Any Questions?

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