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University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Secondary Questions

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University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine (Pitt) dental secondary for Pennsylvania applicants: 1 required prompt (1 total). How it arrives: AADSAS. Supplemental question is submitted via AADSAS. The essay is conditional for DMD/PhD applicants only.

Secondary Status
● Open
Distribution
AADSAS
Total Questions
1 Questions
Word Limit
5000 characters
Last Updated
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Secondary Distribution
Who receives the secondary application
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Supplemental questions are distributed via: Supplemental question is submitted via AADSAS. The essay is conditional for DMD/PhD applicants only.
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 Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
1 question total
1 Question · 5000 characters
Required for DMD/PhD applicants
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In order to apply for the program, please include an essay that addresses: your intellectual and professional interest in graduate study in Oral Biology; primary interests within your field; relevant background experience; which faculty mentor/lab you'd like to work with; and your career goals after graduate school.
Conditional5000 characters
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Writing Tips for Pitt
Expert advice for this specific school
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Make Your AADSAS Shine for Pitt: Since Pitt 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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DMD/PhD Applicants — Align with Faculty Research: Research specific Pitt Oral Biology faculty members and their active projects. Mentioning a specific mentor and how your interests align significantly strengthens a DMD/PhD application.
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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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