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[FuturedrA1]

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If another student applying to the same cycle has the same research experience as me, does that make me less unique when applying?

 

[sealfriendo]

Well inherently yes lol, 1/100 is smaller than 2/100. But it’s no big deal cuz there are like a quadrillion applicants

 

[puahate]

? Why are you worried about one research experience?

 

[Lucca]

being unique is not as intrinsically valuable as people think. You want to be memorable, surely, but I can guarantee that the typical things which everyone does -- research, clinical xp, volunteering -- will not achieve that on their own.

 

[Wahkoon]

Was I tagged because we have similar research experiences?

The answer to your question is yes. By definition, your experience will not be as unique, but uniqueness should not necessarily be the end goal (I concur with @Lucca). I chose my research position because it was the logical next step for me. My position allowed to me take on more responsibility in an activity that I enjoyed and that I could talk passionately about; this is what stands out in your application and during interviews. My position was fairly common for people from my undergrad. I had 4 friends in the same position that applied this cycle with varying success.

I think it would be more important to consider how your research experience fits into your application as a whole rather than how unique it may be considered. Your story makes you memorable, and a single research experience is just a small piece of that – don't lean too heavy on it.

 

[FuturedrA1]

Was I tagged because we have similar research experiences?

The answer to your question is yes. By definition, your experience will not be as unique, but uniqueness should not necessarily be the end goal (I concur with @Lucca). I chose my research position because it was the logical next step for me. My position allowed to me take on more responsibility in an activity that I enjoyed and that I could talk passionately about; this is what stands out in your application and during interviews. My position was fairly common for people from my undergrad. I had 4 friends in the same position that applied this cycle with varying success.

I think it would be more important to consider how your research experience fits into your application as a whole rather than how unique it may be considered. Your story makes you memorable, and a single research experience is just a small piece of that – don't lean too heavy on it.

Thank you. I really appreciate the advice