How to approach the question, have you ever matriculated into and not completed a professional/graduate program?

[j_diggity]

Non-trad, former software engineer here. Several years ago, I matriculated into a computer science graduate program because I wanted to specialize my career in an area of focus. However, shortly after starting the program (first semester), I got a new job which was a significant promotion. My new role was very demanding and I decided to withdraw from one of the two courses I was taking, with the intent of retaking it later once I was more settled in the new role.

However, life happened, and I never went back to the program; I discovered an interest in medicine instead and decided to change careers.

Is this a good framework for the prompt? I want to make sure they're not going to think I lack commitment or that I'll just drop out of med school and do something else.

Any tips on how to approach this? Thank you!

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[LunaOri]

You got a demanding new job and didn’t have time for the program. Wouldn’t be a red flag for me.

 

[LizzyM]

Just what you've written here is a reasonable response to the prompt and would not be a red flag for me.

 

[Goro]

Non-trad, former software engineer here. Several years ago, I matriculated into a computer science graduate program because I wanted to specialize my career in an area of focus. However, shortly after starting the program (first semester), I got a new job which was a significant promotion. My new role was very demanding and I decided to withdraw from one of the two courses I was taking, with the intent of retaking it later once I was more settled in the new role.

However, life happened, and I never went back to the program; I discovered an interest in medicine instead and decided to change careers.

Is this a good framework for the prompt? I want to make sure they're not going to think I lack commitment or that I'll just drop out of med school and do something else.

Any tips on how to approach this? Thank you!

You tell the truth.

 

[PikminOC]

Non-trad, former software engineer here. Several years ago, I matriculated into a computer science graduate program because I wanted to specialize my career in an area of focus. However, shortly after starting the program (first semester), I got a new job which was a significant promotion. My new role was very demanding and I decided to withdraw from one of the two courses I was taking, with the intent of retaking it later once I was more settled in the new role.

However, life happened, and I never went back to the program; I discovered an interest in medicine instead and decided to change careers.

Is this a good framework for the prompt? I want to make sure they're not going to think I lack commitment or that I'll just drop out of med school and do something else.

Any tips on how to approach this? Thank you!

Is this a common question on the app? I have a patient who didn't complete a post bacc due to failing out but hasn't told me of this question

 

[Goro]

Is this a common question on the app? I have a patient who didn't complete a post bacc due to failing out but hasn't told me of this question

Our school's app just asks about med schools