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University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: UCLA · California dental secondary

University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry (UCLA) dental secondary for California applicants: 4 required prompts (6 total). How it arrives: AADSAS. Supplemental questions are submitted via AADSAS. All applicants who meet minimum requirements will receive the secondary.

Secondary Status
● Rolling
Distribution
AADSAS
Total Questions
4 Required
Word Limit
Mixed
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 submitted via AADSAS. All applicants who meet minimum requirements will receive the secondary.
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).

Official admissions

Always confirm prompts and fees on the school site: UCLA admissions ↗

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

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Secondary Questions
6 questions total
6 Questions · Mixed
1
How do you deal with failure?
Required350 characters
2
How would you assess your ability to ask for help, and give one example of when you had to do so?
Required350 characters
3
Please LIST 3 ways you deal with stress.
Required100 characters
4
Are you making, or have you already made, a career change prior to applying to dental school? Please explain.
Required350 characters
Required for applicants not currently in school
5
If you are not currently enrolled in school, what have you been doing since graduation?
Conditional600 characters
Required for DDS-PhD applicants
6
Please explain your future plans for your DDS-PhD career.
Conditional600 characters
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Writing Tips for UCLA
Expert advice for this specific school
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Character Limits Are Strict: UCLA's limits are extremely tight (100–350 chars). Draft your answer, then ruthlessly cut. Every word must earn its place. Read it aloud — if it sounds clunky, revise.
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Failure & Stress Questions: Be specific. Don't use generic answers like 'I go for a run.' Give a real failure with a concrete lesson. For stress, list three distinct, believable strategies.
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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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