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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: UK · Kentucky dental secondary

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UK) dental secondary for Kentucky applicants: 4 required prompts (7 total). How it arrives: AADSAS. Supplemental questions are submitted via AADSAS to all qualifying applicants.

Secondary Status
● Rolling
Distribution
AADSAS
Total Questions
4 Required
Word Limit
2000 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 submitted via AADSAS to all qualifying applicants.
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 Kentucky College of Dentistry dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
7 questions total
7 Questions · 2000 characters
1
Describe an instance where you failed to achieve a goal. Explain how you handled this situation, what you took away from it, and what failure you might anticipate as a dental student.
Required2000 characters
2
Describe an instance where you received critical feedback from a mentor, supervisor, or instructor. Explain how you handled this feedback and what you took away from the situation.
Required2000 characters
3
Describe a time when you believe you were treated unfairly. How did you handle this situation, and what did you take away?
Required2000 characters
4
Please identify one of your long-term service activities. How did it directly impact another individual and how did it impact you?
Required2000 characters
5
Is there anything additional you would like to share that is not found in your application?
Optional2000 characters
Required when applicable
6
Please explain your performance in any course in which you received a C+ or lower or chose to withdraw.
Conditional2000 characters
7
Please explain any DAT scores of 17 or below.
Conditional2000 characters
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Writing Tips for UK
Expert advice for this specific school
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Failure Questions Reveal Character: UK asks multiple 'difficult situation' questions. Each response should show a distinct situation. Don't recycle the same story. Show the committee multiple dimensions of your character.
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Service Activity — Impact, Not Just Hours: Don't just list what you did — explain the specific impact. Name individuals helped (anonymously), describe a moment of connection, or quantify the effect. Depth beats breadth.
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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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