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Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: LSU · Louisiana dental secondary

Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Dentistry (LSU) dental secondary for Louisiana applicants: 1 required prompt (1 total). How it arrives: Emailed (qualified OOS applicants). Secondary is emailed to qualified applicants. Out-of-state applicants may receive a specific essay prompt.

Secondary Status
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Distribution
Emailed (qualified OOS applicants)
Total Questions
1 Questions
Word Limit
No Limit
Last Updated
2026 Cycle
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Secondary Distribution
Who receives the secondary application
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Supplemental questions are distributed via: Secondary is emailed to qualified applicants. Out-of-state applicants may receive a specific essay prompt.
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 Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Dentistry dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
1 question total
1 Question · No Limit
Required for OOS applicants
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If you were fortunate to be accepted to more than one dental school, how would you decide where to attend? Discuss the process and criteria you would use to make your decision (not just 'LSU is my #1 choice').
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Writing Tips for LSU
Expert advice for this specific school
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Decision Process — Be Genuine: LSU explicitly says don't just claim they're your #1. Describe real criteria: tuition, location, curriculum, clinical volume, support for family obligations, etc. Authenticity matters more than flattery.
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No Word Limit Strategy: When there is no stated limit, aim for 250–400 words per response. "No limit" does not mean write a novel — clarity and conciseness are valued. Open with a hook, support with a story, and close with a takeaway.
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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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