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University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: UIC · Illinois dental secondary

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC) is a U.S. dental school in Illinois. UIC does not require supplemental essay responses for the secondary application. Distribution: Admissions website.

Secondary Status
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Distribution
Admissions website
Total Questions
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Word Limit
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Last Updated
2026 Cycle
SIU
68 Schools in Database
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Secondary Distribution
Who receives the secondary application
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Supplemental questions are distributed via: Secondary is submitted through the UIC admissions portal. No essay responses are required.
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 University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
No essay responses required
📭 No Essay QuestionsUIC does not require supplemental essay responses for the secondary application.
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Writing Tips for UIC
Expert advice for this specific school
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Make Your AADSAS Shine for UIC: Since UIC does not require essay responses, your AADSAS personal statement, GPA, DAT scores, and extracurriculars carry the full weight. Ensure every section is polished and complete.
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Chicago's Clinical Diversity: UIC's urban Chicago location provides exposure to an exceptionally diverse patient population. Highlight any interest in diverse clinical experiences in your AADSAS personal statement.
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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.