2005 Secondary Prompts / Questions (Please list them here)

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Hi Everyone,

Those of you who've already received the secondaries for 2005 cycle, could you please post them here?? A lot of people will really appreciate your time, effort & your willingness to share. Thanks.

Here's what I have so far. I got them from this site. Please feel free to check & correct if necessary.

Don't forget to post the word/character with/without spaces. If they're on website, please post the link. Thanks again.

UCI (Irvine)
All 1800 character space limits
1) In evaluating applicants with a variety fo backgrounds and strengths the Admissions Committee assesses each applicant for what they can contribute to their class and also the potential of an applicant to contribute to society. Please descibe to the Admissions Committee what you have to offer in this regard.
2) Please describe to the Admissions Committee a challenege you have overcome and what you learned about yourself from that experience
3) Please calrify your activities since receiving your undergraduate degree. List them in chornological order or incorporate them into an essay, stating why you chose particular activities.

UCSD -
1) Autobiographical sstatement - topics include family, childhood, primary and secondary school years, early adult years, and future career goals in medicine. Discuss motivational factors which led you to a career in medicine including any disadvantages or obstacles which might puit your accomplishments into context. Limit the autobiogrpahical sketch to two pages only and use a font size that is easily readable.
2) What are you doing in your year off

Cornell
1. What are your plans for 2004/05 if you're not a full time student? (200 words)
2. Why are you interested in Cornell? (200 words)

Mount Sinai / MSSM
1. What makes you special, someone who will add to the Mount Sinai community? (250 words or less)
2. Optional-Indicate the reasons for your specific interest in Mount Sinai. (200 words or less)

 

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USC (Word limit: 250 for #2-5)
1a. Have you applied to any medical school in the past? Yes or No
1b. Have you applied to the Keck School of Medicine in the past? Yes or No
2. Please briefly explain your interest in the Keck School of Medicine.
3. Briefly describe any unique qualities and abilities you possess which would contribute to: (A) the educational environment and (B) the diversity of the entering class.
4. Please provide a summary of your most relevant and recent leadership experiences.
5. Briefly describe your most relevant extra-curricular activities (volunteer, research, serving disadvantaged or underserved populations, etc?) related to your interest in medicine.
6. Please provide a copy of the personal statement that you submitted on your AMCAS application.

 

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Ohio State
In the space provided, describe your motivation for a career in medicine and experiences you have had that helped confirm this desire. Please avoid using contractions and quotations. (2750 characters max.)