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University of Louisville School of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: U of L · Kentucky dental secondary

University of Louisville School of Dentistry (U of L) dental secondary for Kentucky applicants: 2 required prompts (5 total). How it arrives: AADSAS. Supplemental questions are submitted via AADSAS to all qualifying applicants.

Secondary Status
● Open
Distribution
AADSAS
Total Questions
2 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 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 Louisville School of Dentistry dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
5 questions total
5 Questions · Mixed
1
Briefly describe your personal or professional reasons for choosing the University of Louisville's DMD program.
Required1000 characters
2
What contributions do you see yourself making to the field of dentistry?
Required250 characters
3
Is there anything else you want ULSD to know that is not included in this application?
Optional2000 characters
Required when applicable
4
If you have not taken classes in the past year, please explain what you have been doing.
Conditional500 characters
5
Please briefly explain why you earned any D's, F's, and/or W's on your transcript.
Conditional1000 characters
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Writing Tips for U of L
Expert advice for this specific school
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Why U of L — Be Specific: Research U of L's unique programs, clinics, and faculty. Mention specific curriculum features, community outreach efforts, or research opportunities that align with your goals. Avoid generic answers that could apply to any school.
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Contributions to Dentistry — Think Big: For the 250-character contributions question, be specific. Research, public health, underserved care, technology — pick one clear direction and state it crisply.
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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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