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University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: UMN · Minnesota dental secondary

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (UMN) dental secondary for Minnesota applicants: 2 required prompts (2 total). How it arrives: AADSAS and admissions website. Supplemental questions are submitted via AADSAS and/or the UMN admissions website. Responses are conditional based on your application record.

Secondary Status
● Open
Distribution
AADSAS and admissions website
Total Questions
2 Questions
Word Limit
3000 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 and/or the UMN admissions website. Responses are conditional based on your application record.
Timing

Minnesota dental secondary materials follow AADSAS; this page is for the School of Dentistry — not UMN medical school.

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: UMN admissions ↗

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

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Secondary Questions
2 questions total
2 Questions · 3000 characters
Required when applicable
1
Please provide context for any Incomplete (I), Withdraw (W), C-, D, and/or F grades on your transcript.
Conditional3000 characters
Required for reapplicants
2
If you have previously applied to ANY dental school and were not accepted, please explain why you feel you are better prepared or better qualified as a candidate this year than when you last applied. Specify changes/improvements made to your application.
Conditional3000 characters
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Writing Tips for UMN
Expert advice for this specific school
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Reapplicant Question — Focus on Growth: Be specific about what changed: new experiences, improved DAT or GPA, more clinical hours, stronger letters of recommendation. Show a clear trajectory of improvement, not excuses.
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Academic Explanation — Brief and Forward-Focused: Acknowledge the issue, explain the context honestly (illness, family circumstances, etc.), and emphasize what you learned and how your record improved afterward.
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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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