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[Fedxup]

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I am trying to write my secondaries and good number of them ask "Why do you wish to attend our school?"
Location is one thing but I am not sure how else to approach this question. They all provide the same training, you take the same classes, the curriculum covers the same things, same required rotations, etc...
Except for schools PBL of course and some with a very strong mission to produce primary care physician for rural areas, I am not sure what else to talk about. How should I approach this question?

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Basically talk about your attributes and experiences and how it relates to the school's mission and history. But honestly if you can't answer this question you should question why you want to apply to begin with.

 

[Fedxup]

Basically talk about your attributes and experiences and how it relates to the school's mission and history. But honestly if you can't answer this question you should question why you want to apply to begin with.

I applied using the school's mission and location. I was going to approach the question with how the school a good fit for me but I was not sure if I should be focusing on the school more or myself.

 

[keels99]

I am trying to write my secondaries and good number of them ask "Why do you wish to attend our school?"
Location is one thing but I am not sure how else to approach this question. They all provide the same training, you take the same classes, the curriculum covers the same things, same required rotations, etc...
Except for schools PBL of course and some with a very strong mission to produce primary care physician for rural areas, I am not sure what else to talk about. How should I approach this question?

When I had to write these essays, I found it helped to look at the school's Mission Statement to get an idea of what they want. I remember location being a significant factor in why I chose a couple of my schools, but I didn't dare mention it. For example, SOMA has the opportunity of doing some of your clinical rotations on some Native American reservations. Being Native American myself, I talked about how it was something I really wanted to experience. Be honest as well. You don't want to shoot yourself in the foot by trying to make your essay look good then contradicting yourself during an interview. If you need help on any of your essays, feel free to PM me and I will help you to the best of my ability

 

[costales]

It's like a girl asking you: "Why do you want to date me, when all women have the same equipment?" (Hint: Tell her you like her eyes - yeah, she knows it's bull).

 

[iWillOneDay]

It's like a girl asking you: "Why do you want to date me, when all women have the same equipment?" (Hint: Tell her you like her eyes - yeah, she knows it's bull).

 

[NeuroLAX]

If you're having trouble answering this question then it sounds like you may need to spend more time researching the school and what it has to offer. Go on the school's website and browse through most/all of the links. The school might offer something unique which you would easily miss if you don't take the time to look. If you find something that appeals to you, tie it back to something about you or something you've done and wish to continue doing.

 

[Fedxup]

Thank you for all the suggestions guys.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

You need to put in time to research the school. Some schools have certain traditions that are well known. For example, my school is big on clubs, so I spoke about how important club atmosphere was for me and how it would allow me to extend the work I did for Pre-SOMA during my post-bacc. There are other schools that happen to focus on certain populations, so if you've done volunteer work with them, mention that. Another thing for my school was the Spanish speaking population, so since I spoke Spanish, I talked about how I'd be able to apply those skills early on and even help my classmates that didn't know Spanish. This can go on and on as long as you put the time to learn about the school. In general, I'd approach it more as a "what you have to offer that I want to be involved in" rather than just plain "why here?"

 

[Promethean]

It's like a girl asking you: "Why do you want to date me, when all women have the same equipment?" (Hint: Tell her you like her eyes - yeah, she knows it's bull).

Or, you know, tell her that she is more than a set of equipment, and that her mind, heart, and spirit are irreplaceable and precious to you. Tell her that you see her as a person, not just a body. Unless that's bull. In which case, sure, go with the eyes thing.

Edit: Sorry for the derail. Just couldn't let that go by. I think others have adequately answered OP's question without resorting to casual misogyny.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

I'm not even a girl, but I feel objectified right about now....

Seriously though... Y'all need Jesus.