Dartmouth's Secondary Essay

[woolie]

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On Dartmouth's secondary essay ("Please share something about yourself that is not addressed elsewhere in your application and which would be helpful to the Admissions Committee as we review your file.") I wrote about my connections to New Hampshire and why their program was so important to me.

I thought about it for a while and then yesterday I just wrote it straight out. It's about my grandmother who was a chemistry teacher, our family house in NH, and a Dartmouth Prof who was influenced by my grandmother, as a young man. I felt it really combined all of my feelings about me, the school and their program. My grandmother had wanted to study medicine, but in 1912 that wasn't an option for most women. I had to get out the hankies when I finished it, because it really was heartfelt and sincere.

Now, I am too scared to submit it! I think it's easier when you write a less emotionally involved essay, but Dartmouth really is my first choice and I wanted to explain why. Anyone know what I mean? Did you have other people read your essays??

 

[dara678]

That sounds like an AMAZING story! Why would you be scared to submit it? I think it sounds awesome; if I were on the ADCOM, I'd definitely give you an interview (but that is just the humble opinion of a lowly undergrad). But kudos, have someone read it, and don't be scared to send it off.

 

[basupran]

Hey Woolie, how is everything?

That is great! I wish I had a story like that...something so heartfelt. I am sure the adcom will want to meet you after reading something like that.

Good luck with the apps.

 

[woolie]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments. I guess I get caught up in the whole process of applications, essay and whatever, and I think that there has to be the right 'image' (I'm not really sure what that is tho ... ) and I forget: oh yeh, THIS is why I am applying to medical school. I think I actually was a little scared at how honest it was. Writing my amcas essay was kind of the same way.

I will have someone read it, but it should be fine. It's funny, because there's no comparison to say, my Creighton secondary. I would like to go there - absolutely - but it is an academic exercise to come up with the 'reasons'.

 

[ironey]

I think that something heartfelt would be warmly welcomed by any ad com. Best of luck with your application!!