Secondaries

[artist27]

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I guess this question can be applied to any secondary question, but do we need an intro/concluding sentence for secondaries or are we cut some slack due to the character limits and just dive straight into the answer without a thesis-type intro?

Also, for the Why School x, is it ok to mention that I have family living in the state which would help support me during medical school? Or should I leave that out? I know it won't make any real difference in the app but it is one of the reasons I am choosing to apply to the school

 

[Dr. Stalker]

I guess this question can be applied to any secondary question, but do we need an intro/concluding sentence for secondaries or are we cut some slack due to the character limits and just dive straight into the answer without a thesis-type intro?

Also, for the Why School x, is it ok to mention that I have family living in the state which would help support me during medical school? Or should I leave that out? I know it won't make any real difference in the app but it is one of the reasons I am choosing to apply to the school

It depends on the character/word limit. If it is very limited, then no need for intro/conclusion, just answer the prompt.

"Why School x" it depends on how you mention the family - will they be a nurturing support system, financial support system, or both? Mentioning you have family in the area to help you handle/cope with the difficulties of medical school is a fine point. It certainly should help a very distant school at least consider you. Will it win you an interview invite? No, but it is certainly worth discussing in the secondary. Be sure to mainly focus on "WHY SCHOOL X" though!

 

[artist27]

It depends on the character/word limit. If it is very limited, then no need for intro/conclusion, just answer the prompt.

"Why School x" it depends on how you mention the family - will they be a nurturing support system, financial support system, or both? Mentioning you have family in the area to help you handle/cope with the difficulties of medical school is a fine point. It certainly should help a very distant school at least consider you. Will it win you an interview invite? No, but it is certainly worth discussing in the secondary. Be sure to mainly focus on "WHY SCHOOL X" though!

The one I specifically have in mind has a 1000 character limit.

Thanks for the advice! I meant mostly an emotional support system, and was planning on just adding this briefly in the last sentence or so.

 

[Dr. Stalker]

The one I specifically have in mind has a 1000 character limit.

Thanks for the advice! I meant mostly an emotional support system, and was planning on just adding this briefly in the last sentence or so.

That's perfectly fine to add it in the last sentence or earlier as an emotional support system. 1000 characters might be just enough space to squeeze an intro and conclusion, but don't force it.

 

[MCATISEZ]

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