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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry

Abbreviation: OSUΒ Β·Β Ohio

Secondary Status
● Open
Distribution
AADSAS
Total Questions
3 Required
Word Limit
500 characters
Last Updated
2024 Cycle
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Secondary Distribution
Who receives the secondary application
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Supplemental questions are distributed via: Supplemental questions are submitted via AADSAS to all qualifying applicants.
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Secondary Questions
3 questions total
3 Questions Β· 500 characters
1
How has your undergraduate experience influenced your outlook on life?
Required500 characters
2
Describe a community to which you belong and share a way in which you have made a difference in that community.
Required500 characters
3
Describe a challenging circumstance in your life and how you coped with the challenge.
Required500 characters
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Writing Tips for OSU
Expert advice for this specific school
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Undergraduate Influence β€” Be Reflective: Think about a specific class, professor, or experience that genuinely shifted your perspective. Specificity beats generality β€” avoid clichΓ©s like 'college opened my mind.'
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Community Impact β€” Quantify if Possible: Mention a specific community (neighborhood, club, cultural group), a concrete action you took, and a measurable or qualitative outcome.
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