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University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: USC · California dental secondary

University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry (USC) dental secondary for California applicants: 3 required prompts (3 total). How it arrives: AADSAS. Supplemental questions are submitted via AADSAS to all qualifying applicants.

Secondary Status
● Rolling
Distribution
AADSAS
Total Questions
3 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).

Official admissions

Always confirm prompts and fees on the school site: USC admissions ↗

This page covers University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
3 questions total
3 Questions · 2000 characters
1
Have you previously applied to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC? If so, did you participate in an interview?
Required2000 characters
2
Have you taken any classes at a community college? If so, list each institution's name and the number of units you have completed.
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3
Please list your professional achievements and include when and how long.
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Writing Tips for USC
Expert advice for this specific school
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Reapplicants — Address Growth Directly: If you've applied before, acknowledge it and focus on what's different this cycle. New experiences, improved stats, or clearer focus all demonstrate development.
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Professional Achievements: Be specific with dates and durations. Include research, leadership roles, employment, clinical experience, and honors. Use action verbs and quantify impact where possible.
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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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