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Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: LLU · California dental secondary

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLU) dental secondary for California applicants: 5 required prompts (5 total). How it arrives: Emailed (all applicants). Supplemental questions are emailed to all applicants regardless of residency.

Secondary Status
● Open
Distribution
Emailed (all applicants)
Total Questions
5 Required
Word Limit
4000 characters
Last Updated
2026 Cycle
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Secondary Distribution
Who receives the secondary application
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Supplemental questions are distributed via: Supplemental questions are emailed to all applicants regardless of residency.
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 Loma Linda University School of Dentistry dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
5 questions total
5 Questions · 4000 characters
1
Tell us what characteristics of Loma Linda University are particularly attractive and meaningful to you and why you have chosen to apply for advanced education.
Required4000 characters
2
Discuss how your spiritual origins, development, and experience have influenced and been integrated into your daily life.
Required4000 characters
3
Tell us the desirable qualities that you see in yourself that you believe would aid us in considering your application.
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4
LLU believes deeply in integrating values into the educational experience. As a result, religion courses and chapel attendance are part of the curriculum. Tell us why you believe that a faith-based education would be a special benefit to you.
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5
As a Seventh-day Adventist institution, LLU has lifestyle expectations which include abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug/substances in all forms while enrolled. If accepted to Loma Linda University, are you willing to abide by the lifestyle policies of the university while enrolled?
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Writing Tips for LLU
Expert advice for this specific school
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Faith-Based Mission — Be Authentic: LLU is a Seventh-day Adventist institution. Be sincere about your spiritual background. Applicants of all faiths are considered, but you should reflect genuinely on how a values-integrated education benefits you.
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Lifestyle Expectations Question: Answer the lifestyle question directly and honestly. If you already adhere to healthy lifestyle habits, explain why. If this will require adjustment, acknowledge that sincerely and state your commitment.
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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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