Case Western secondary essay...

[Fusion]

...on a subject outside of medicine which has been an area of great interest to you.

Two pages seems pretty long, and I don't have any particularly unusual hobbies (at least nothing that I could write two pages about). What did you write about that would help the Admissions Committee gain more insight into you as a person? Would an especially interesting personal anecdote be okay?

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[derf]

...on a subject outside of medicine which has been an area of great interest to you.

Two pages seems pretty long, and I don't have any particularly unusual hobbies (at least nothing that I could write two pages about). What did you write about that would help the Admissions Committee gain more insight into you as a person? Would an especially interesting personal anecdote be okay?

i was thinking about that question also, and decided to write about a topic outside medicine *and* interrelate it with myself at the same time. this way, you're addressing both questions.

 

[sockandmittens]

i wrote about my love of art and art history- i stayed fairly on topic explaining throughout my fascination with the fields and experiences around them.

 

[Joplin3141]

How long did you guys wait before you got your secondary from Case? My AMCAS was processed on 8/20 and I haven't heard anything. Also, was it by email or snail mail?

 

[derf]

How long did you guys wait before you got your secondary from Case? My AMCAS was processed on 8/20 and I haven't heard anything. Also, was it by email or snail mail?

hi, i got processed june 24 and i got the case secondary 8/10 via email. don't know why it took so long since they don't screen.

 

[Trident]

How long did you guys wait before you got your secondary from Case? My AMCAS was processed on 8/20 and I haven't heard anything. Also, was it by email or snail mail?

Case took forever...
Processed: 8/4
Rec'd 2ndary: 8/30

 

[joy77]

...on a subject outside of medicine which has been an area of great interest to you.

Two pages seems pretty long, and I don't have any particularly unusual hobbies (at least nothing that I could write two pages about). What did you write about that would help the Admissions Committee gain more insight into you as a person? Would an especially interesting personal anecdote be okay?

I wrote about a previous job (not related to medicine) and how it helped to shape me as an individual...even though I have chosen to pursue a different career, it was a major influence in my personal development.

 

[derf]

I wrote about a previous job (not related to medicine) and how it helped to shape me as an individual...even though I have chosen to pursue a different career, it was a major influence in my personal development.

joy77, that's an interesting approach. I was thinking about writing on a "personal" thing outside medicine also, and how it influenced my personal development. But I thought they meant a current event topic outside medicine. I think you're right though. what do you think?

 

[Dr.LeoSpaceman]

joy77, that's an interesting approach. I was thinking about writing on a "personal" thing outside medicine also, and how it influenced my personal development. But I thought they meant a current event topic outside medicine. I think you're right though. what do you think?

I actually followed the same approach as joy77. Attending my partuicular undergrad school was a big goal for me from when i was youg. And my time here has definitely shaped my life because of some of the opportunities it has provided me. I used that framework to talk about some of the things I am passionate about, including playing football and irish history and culture. Whether this was acceptable, I am not sure, but it was all I could think of.

 

[wxl31]

in an effort to recycle as many essays as possible, do you think the "subject" could be my life? in particular, my immigrant experience, which does fit the criteria of a topic that interests me...sorta detail a life story, my struggles, and how they've enriched me.

 

[Taurus]

You essay doesn't have to be 2 pages long. Mine was only 3/4 of a page, single-spaced. Telling a compelling story is more important than length.

Be careful to not use the essay to explain why you want to go to medical school. I hear that it will get your application tossed because you didn't follow directions.

 

[derf]

You essay doesn't have to be 2 pages long. Mine was only 3/4 of a page, single-spaced. Telling a compelling story is more important than length.

Be careful to not use the essay to explain why you want to go to medical school. I hear that it will get your application tossed because you didn't follow directions.

Even though I didn't say specifically why I want to go into medicine, would it be possible to touch on life experiences (outside medicine) that will make me a better physician.