2025-2026 Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU-COM)

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2025-2026 MSU-COM Secondary Essay Prompts: (First 2 required, 2nd 2 Optional)

1. The MSUCOM curriculum stresses the importance of intrapersonal competencies, including personal responsibility and adaptability.
Please tell us a time when you were faced with a challenge in these areas and how that challenge impacted your professional growth. (300 Words)

2. What aspects of professionalism do you believe are most crucial for a physician, and how have you demonstrated these qualities in your preparation for medical school? (300 Words)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. You may provide additional information, not stated elsewhere, you feel may help the Admissions Committee gain a better understanding of your candidacy. This may include major life achievements or explanations of academic or non-academic discrepancies on your application. You may also include interests or work experiences. You are not required to complete this field. If you do not have additional information to share write "N/A" in the box below. (500 Words)

2. Please describe any intentional efforts you have made to learn about osteopathic medicine. This may include meaningful interactions with DOs, experiences that influenced your understanding of osteopathic philosophy or professional identity, or specific reasons for your interest in the osteopathic profession. You are not required to complete this field. If you do not have additional information to share, write "N/A" in the box below. (500 Words)

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[daveman91]

@wysdoc - Released today

1. The MSUCOM curriculum stresses the importance of intrapersonal competencies, including personal responsibility and adaptability. Please tell us a time when you were faced with a challenge in these areas and how that challenge impacted your professional growth. (300 Words)

2. What aspects of professionalism do you believe are most crucial for a physician, and how have you demonstrated these qualities in your preparation for medical school? (300 Words)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. You may provide additional information, not stated elsewhere, you feel may help the Admissions Committee gain a better understanding of your candidacy. This may include major life achievements or explanations of academic or non-academic discrepancies on your application. You may also include interests or work experiences. You are not required to complete this field. If you do not have additional information to share write "N/A" in the box below. (500 Words)

2. Please describe any intentional efforts you have made to learn about osteopathic medicine. This may include meaningful interactions with DOs, experiences that influenced your understanding of osteopathic philosophy or professional identity, or specific reasons for your interest in the osteopathic profession. You are not required to complete this field. If you do not have additional information to share, write "N/A" in the box below. (500 Words)

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

Received today

 

[thepettyfuturedoc]

Secondary received 6/17. Submitted 05/07

 

[loophua]

received 6/17 submitted three weeks ago

 

[minst]

im going to receive my mcat score in aug 12, wil that put me at a disadvantage

 

[anklelocktheworld]

Secondary Received 06/20
Secondary Submitted 06/20

 

[11BtoMD]

im going to receive my mcat score in aug 12, wil that put me at a disadvantage

I didn't apply until October and I got in so you will be fine

 

[bonesaw420]

+1 OOS secondary. Verified 7/3, received 7/7

 

[thepl.eb]

OOS Secondary. Verified 7/3, received 7/7, submitted 7/9

 

[futurehealer222]

Submitted [emoji2395]/14
Verified [emoji2395]/15
IS Secondary [emoji2395]/16

 

[thepl.eb]

OOS Secondary. Verified 7/3, received 7/7, submitted 7/9

OMG I realized I paid the secondary fees and did not officially submit. So offficial submission was sent 15th.

 

[utexasmedicineman]

OOS Secondary submitted 6/27

 

[iwantapetduck]

+1 OOS Secondary submitted

 

[jellybeana1026]

I paid the application fee and thought I submitted on 07/06, but got an email today asking me to submit my secondary to be considered. Should I email admissions since it looks like I just did not do the secondary for over a month?

 

[iwantapetduck]

I paid the application fee and thought I submitted on 07/06, but got an email today asking me to submit my secondary to be considered. Should I email admissions since it looks like I just did not do the secondary for over a month?

Definitely. Include a confirmation number if you got one when you paid too. Hopefully everything goes well.

 

[medicineisawesome]

When do they typically start sending out IIs?

 

[keatonmitchellfan]

When do they typically start sending out IIs?

Looking at cycletrack from last year it seems mid September is when they start

 

[Invincible$]

If I don't answer this prompt will it put me in a disadvantage?

describe any intentional efforts you have made to learn about osteopathic medicine. This may include meaningful interactions with DOs, experiences that influenced your understanding of osteopathic philosophy or professional identity, or specific reasons for your interest in the osteopathic profession. You are not required to complete this field. If you do not have additional information to share, write "N/A" in the box below.

 

[iwantapetduck]

If I don't answer this prompt will it put me in a disadvantage?

describe any intentional efforts you have made to learn about osteopathic medicine. This may include meaningful interactions with DOs, experiences that influenced your understanding of osteopathic philosophy or professional identity, or specific reasons for your interest in the osteopathic profession. You are not required to complete this field. If you do not have additional information to share, write "N/A" in the box below.

I’d try to answer it as best I could. It shows you’re interested in DO and don’t just consider it a back up. My thoughts..

 

[futurehealer222]

How long are AAMC Preview scores usually good for? Is it necessary to retake them if you have already taken them in a previous year?

 

[foxessb1]

I think those are annual.

 

[futurehealer222]

I think those are annual.

Oh no way I thought the score didn’t expire

 

[foxessb1]

I guess it depends on the school. I would check with MSU just to make sure.

 

[MasterOogway]

Incorrect. Preview is usually good for up to 3 years.

I think those are annual.

Also this school doesn’t require them, the MD school does.

 

[futurehealer222]

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Also this school doesn’t require them, the MD school does.

Yes, I was just double checking. Thank you !

 

[Skuber827]

Has anyone heard of anything? I've seen in the past they release in September...I'm getting anxious😰

 

[Yourfuturedoctor999]

Nobody got an II yet, usually they send mid september

 

[Yourfuturedoctor999]

Guys be honest and blunt, this schools my only chance to stay with my family and friends, I got a LM of 64, do I have a chance, I submitted secondaries same day as the time they sent them, stacked in every category possible top 5-10% with a 3.95, top 30% overall in all science sections. I got a 498 tho bc cars 120 single handedly killed me, do y'all still think I have a chance 😢. I rly wish this school wasn't prestigious so I could stay in my home state

 

[MasterOogway]

Guys be honest and blunt, this schools my only chance to stay with my family and friends, I got a LM of 64, do I have a chance, I submitted secondaries same day as the time they sent them, stacked in every category possible top 5-10% with a 3.95, top 30% overall in all science sections. I got a 498 tho bc cars 120 single handedly killed me, do y'all still think I have a chance 😢. I rly wish this school wasn't prestigious so I could stay in my home state

As I told you in your DMs you absolutely have a chance.

 

[hello-doc]

Guys be honest and blunt, this schools my only chance to stay with my family and friends, I got a LM of 64, do I have a chance, I submitted secondaries same day as the time they sent them, stacked in every category possible top 5-10% with a 3.95, top 30% overall in all science sections. I got a 498 tho bc cars 120 single handedly killed me, do y'all still think I have a chance 😢. I rly wish this school wasn't prestigious so I could stay in my home state

Your MCAT score might be a limiting factor. I vaguely recall admissions mentioning a few years back that a CARS score below 123 may raise concerns about potential boards performance - but I hope you prove me wrong. Best of luck!

 

[MasterOogway]

First II went out today it looks like.

 

[Yourfuturedoctor999]

First II went out today it looks like.

I never trust admit.org or cycle track unless u see them in batches tbh, especially cuz msucom is the most popular DO

 

[Moosehorns]

+1 II this morning

 

[MasterOogway]

First II went out today it looks like.

Hahah

 

[Mad_22]

+1 II this morning, OOS

 

[Yourfuturedoctor999]

stats?

 

[TheBolter]

OOS II today

 

[Yourfuturedoctor999]

Damn no II, RIPPPPP being instate with my family and friendz

 

[camplakemn]

Damn no II, RIPPPPP being instate with my family and friendz

Very early in the cycle still, give yourself time and credit! It's a journey, hang in there!

 

[MasterOogway]

Damn no II, RIPPPPP being instate with my family and friendz

When were you complete? These folks were complete June and maybe into the first couple days of July.

 

[iwanttobedoctorpls]

I was complete mid june and also no II

 

[Mad_22]

I was complete mid August!

 

[Yourfuturedoctor999]

I submitted secondaries on the first day that they sent everyday secondaries, and I submitted primary in June

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

I submitted secondaries on the first day that they sent everyday secondaries, and I submitted primary in June

They must not review in order. It’s pretty common for schools to do that.

 

[MasterOogway]

They must not review in order. It’s pretty common for schools to do that.

Yea most schools will take a basket of apps and invite high stat applicants first then get a new batch and mix it with the old applicants and see who they like form the new pool.

 

[Yourfuturedoctor999]

I saw Mad_22 profile, he's a high stat app, so their def picking out high stats first and then low stats later on, if I got a shot then its probably like November/January when they say anything

 

[MasterOogway]

I saw Mad_22 profile, he's a high stat app, so their def picking out high stats first and then low stats later on, if I got a shot then its probably like November/January when they say anything

I didn’t hear back until March

 

[wizard678]

whats high stat?

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

whats high stat?

I’d say any LM that’s 75+