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tmr812 said:
really? do we have any more info on them not liking why us essays? curious
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is it true that Keck dosent recommend that we use the optional essay as "why us"? Seriously? I just submitted a couple hours ago with a "why us"...
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This is what I found on last year's thread - obviously do what you think is best, I'm not an adcom, but I figured a gap year essay works too
 
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Interviewed last year, Dean Arias is very much an advocate for no nonsense. I think this is a case where that extra essay could hurt you if it’s poorly written. I wrote about wanting to get into primary care last year, but might write about what’s changed since my last app this year.
 
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For the secondaries like the nickname one, it says 65 words or less (max. 550 characters). Which aspect should we abide by? For instance, my response is 540 characters which totals to around 90 words.
 
hascott0102 said:
For the secondaries like the nickname one, it says 65 words or less (max. 550 characters). Which aspect should we abide by? For instance, my response is 540 characters which totals to around 90 words.
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I think general consensus is limit it to 65 words because they do specifically say it in the instructions
 
pineappleninja said:
Are there extra MD/PhD essays?
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1. List your publications and papers submitted including one or two sentences describing your role on each publication. (250 word, max. 1,800 characters)
2. Please indicate fields of study for which you have a special interest. For example: Anatomy, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Systems Biology, Epidemiology, Bioengineering, Human Genetics, Neurosciences, Biochemistry, Immunology Nutrition, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology Biophysics, Physiology, Cancer, Other
3. Please provide the names of faculty with whom you would like to meet, if invited for an interview. For each faculty member suggested, provide a sentence or two explaining why you would like to meet that person. (250 word, max. 1,800 characters)
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For the optional essay are people doing "why us" or "gap year"? Is "why us" bad to include?

Also, are for "Do you have a friend or family member who is enrolled in the M.D. program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC?" is there any advantage to putting yes?
 
medschool99238 said:
For the optional essay are people doing "why us" or "gap year"? Is "why us" bad to include?

Also, are for "Do you have a friend or family member who is enrolled in the M.D. program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC?" is there any advantage to putting yes?
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They are asking this so a family member won’t be assigned your file or interview you
 
The AMCAS Liaison portal takes a few days to notify you if your application is complete. If you assigned the correct letters and submitted your secondary, your application is complete. Just take a chill pill.
 
sparky7189 said:
would using diversity prompt for the additional information work?
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No. Just leave it blank. I read using it as any other prompt rather than a legit additional info prompt is a bad idea.
 
sarcasmrules said:
No. Just leave it blank. I read using it as any other prompt rather than a legit additional info prompt is a bad idea.
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ahh ok thank you!

So I did have a manuscript in review that I was second author of when I submitted my primary. It recently got published, do you think it would be worth using the space just to address that or would that be better in an update letter later?
 
sparky7189 said:
ahh ok thank you!

So I did have a manuscript in review that I was second author of when I submitted my primary. It recently got published, do you think it would be worth using the space just to address that or would that be better in an update letter later?
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Either one works.
 
sparky7189 said:
ahh ok thank you!

So I did have a manuscript in review that I was second author of when I submitted my primary. It recently got published, do you think it would be worth using the space just to address that or would that be better in an update letter later?
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They don’t accept updates!
 
I mentioned how I enjoy fitness & exercise in multiple prompts. Would talking about how exercise fixed my hypertension and low back pain/disc bulge be a good use of the “anything else” prompt? I’ve used the topic for an adversity essay, but in this case it also adds more context to one of my favorite hobbies.
 
Hyun Chong said:
I mentioned how I enjoy fitness & exercise in multiple prompts. Would talking about how exercise fixed my hypertension and low back pain/disc bulge be a good use of the “anything else” prompt? I’ve used the topic for an adversity essay, but in this case it also adds more context to one of my favorite hobbies.
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Maybe but airing out your health problems could also be seen as a red flag. I speak from experience. If you decide to go down this route, do it in a “tasteful” manner if that makes sense
 
DougEFreshh said:
Maybe but airing out your health problems could also be seen as a red flag. I speak from experience. If you decide to go down this route, do it in a “tasteful” manner if that makes sense
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It’s just low back pain from being out of shape lmao, not some crippling condition that left me in a wheelchair or impairs my cognitive/decision making abilities. I appreciate the concern, but I’m not that worried about being stigmatized; low back pain is practically a rite to adulthood in any industrialized nations.
 
Hyun Chong said:
It’s just low back pain from being out of shape lmao, not some crippling condition that left me in a wheelchair or impairs my cognitive/decision making abilities. I appreciate the concern, but I’m not that worried about being stigmatized; low back pain is practically a rite to adulthood in any industrialized nations.
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ok then
 
7. If you answered yes to previously applying to medical school, please provide an explanation on what occurred with your application process or previous matriculation to medical school (550 characters):

what's the right way to answer this question?
are they looking for an explanation of how you have improved your application, or details about how the last cycle went due to flaws (ex: # of interviews received / applied too late due to MCAT date ) because of the phrase "what occurred with your application process"?
 
letstwist said:
7. If you answered yes to previously applying to medical school, please provide an explanation on what occurred with your application process or previous matriculation to medical school (550 characters):

what's the right way to answer this question?
are they looking for an explanation of how you have improved your application or how the last cycle went because of the phrase "what occurred with your application process"?
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Reflect on what occurred, possibly a weakness of your previous application and the steps you took to address it
 
everyone who received the application complete email, did you submit a photo? Does the photo need to be submitted for the applicaiton to be completed? I submitted 7/29 but didn't receive an email
 
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