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Indiana University School of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: IU · Indiana dental secondary

Indiana University School of Dentistry (IU) dental secondary for Indiana applicants: 3 required prompts (3 total). How it arrives: AADSAS and admissions website. Supplemental question is submitted via AADSAS and/or the IU admissions website. Applicants choose one of three prompts.

Secondary Status
● Open
Distribution
AADSAS and admissions website
Total Questions
3 Required
Word Limit
250 words
Last Updated
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Secondary Distribution
Who receives the secondary application
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Supplemental questions are distributed via: Supplemental question is submitted via AADSAS and/or the IU admissions website. Applicants choose one of three prompts.
Timing

Most dental school secondaries arrive July–early September after AADSAS verification. Aim to submit within ~14 days.

Secondary fee

Confirm on the school's admissions page for the current cycle (applicants commonly see ~$50–$150).

This page covers Indiana University School of Dentistry dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
3 questions total
3 Questions · 250 words
Choose ONE of the three prompts below
1
Discuss an accomplishment, event, realization or change of career plans that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. How has that illustrated resilience, determination, and perseverance as part of your authentic character?
Required250 words
2
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Required250 words
3
Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge or an ethical dilemma — anything of personal importance. Explain the significance and what steps you took or could take to identify a solution.
Required250 words
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Writing Tips for IU
Expert advice for this specific school
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Choose the Prompt That Fits Your Best Story: Don't pick based on which sounds most impressive — pick based on which gives you the most specific, compelling story to tell. A concrete, personal narrative beats a generic 'impressive' response every time.
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250 Words Is Short — Be Deliberate: With only 250 words, every sentence matters. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) but keep it tight. Cut any sentence that doesn't advance the story.
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Proofread Thoroughly: Read each response aloud and have a mentor review it. Typos and grammatical errors signal carelessness to admissions committees.
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Submit Early: Most schools review secondaries on a rolling basis. Submitting within 2 weeks of receiving your secondary significantly improves your interview chances.
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