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SEARCH-ROUTE ASSESSMENT

Would a paid guided search tool actually save you enough time?

Compare the free DIY route with a paid convenience tool based on how many places you need to check, how comfortable you are with public databases, and how much you value organization.

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No eligibility decision · No guaranteed record or payout
STEP-BY-STEP

Build your search profile.

Your answers do not determine whether money exists. They only suggest whether to start with a simple DIY search or compare a paid guided tool.

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COMPARE THE REAL OPTIONS

The trade-off is usually time vs. convenience.

Official databasesOften freeDirect sourceManual search
Personal checklistFreeFlexibleYou organize records
ADAMPaidGuided workflowCommercial product
Agency claim processOfficialVerification requiredAgency decides outcome
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Before you pay for convenience.

Try the official route.
Many public databases can be searched directly at no cost.

Review the refund policy.
Understand the current 60-day ADAM policy and Merchant of Record before purchase.

Keep expectations realistic.
A search tool cannot guarantee a record, approval or payment.

Important information

ADAM Fit is an informational assessment. ADAM is a commercial product, not a government program. The current public offer is processed through Explodely and does not guarantee any specific result.

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