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[NCIguy62]

3 sounds pretty unique, but truth be told it really comes down to what you can actually write best and what you learned the most from.

The failure is not the point here. The lessons learned are what matter.

 

[LunaOri]

3 sounds the most interesting. 1 is possible, depending on what it taught you about yourself. 2 and 4 seem pretty common.

 

[deleted889094]

Honestly, I don't like any of these. Go for something that involved you growing interpersonally imo

 

[EmilKraepelin55]

I like 3 because that sort of story will show that you have some resilience, grit, and an ability to course correct after you’ve made a mistake while at the same time giving yourself a position unique to you. The 2 and 4 just seem a little too on the nose for a medical school applicant as to be banal, given that most of us have experienced those things. Number 1 is also still about school, which is fine, but I honestly think these essays should be focused on other aspects of your life to show that you are a multi-dimensional person. Be as detailed as you can without being overly verbose, and I think you will have a good essay here.

 

[Goro]

I have 4 ideas, not sure which to pick:

1. I initially did not get into my first choice college, but later worked to successful transfer there.
2. I'm a reapplicant and think I improved my app since then, retaking the MCAT to score higher too.
3. When I first moved out to college on my own, I ended up not doing my due diligence and lost a lot of money on an apartment. Ended up becoming more financially aware and moving and learning my lesson for my next apartment.
4. I submitted my research presentation for my university's annual event. I did not get accept. The next year, I reworked it and resubmitted and was accepted to present.

Introspection is a required trait for a doctor. So is showing that your life doesn't revolve around academics.

Thus, #3.