Secondary received today! Primary still not verified though.
Is it okay if we answer the questions in a couple of sentences at best? Like this:
1) Did you go on to college directly after high school? (1400 characters) Yes.
2) Are you expecting to go on to medical school directly after completing your undergraduate degree? If no, explain: (1400 characters) Unfortunately, I struggled in my early undergraduate career and did not perform as well as I would have liked, etc. etc. Did an SMP at BU, etc. 1-2 sentences.
3) If you have spent more than 4 years as an undergraduate, please explain below (You may skip this question if you have graduated within 4 years.). (1400 characters) N/A
4) Please provide a narrative or timeline to describe any features of your educational history that you think may be of particular interest to us. For example, have you lived in another country or experienced a culture unlike your own, or worked in a field that contributed to your understanding of people unlike yourself? Or, have you experienced advanced training in any area, including the fields of art, music, or sports? This is an opportunity to describe learning experiences that may not be covered in other areas of this application or your AMCAS application. It is not necessary to write anything in this section. (2000 Characters) N/A
5) Optional: Use the space below to provide additional information you feel will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your strengths as a candidate for a career inmedicine.This should include only information NOT already included in your AMCAS or other sections of the BUSM Supplemental Application. Most applicants leave this blank. (3000 characters) N/A
....like, that's it? lol. I'm breaking out in a sweat submitting the secondary nearly empty but frankly I don't have any amazing experiences worth sharing.