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Hey everyone,
I'm filling out the U of MN supplemental app through their website and came across something. It is the "Statement of Contribution to the Program/Diversity" and here is exactly what it says:
"In evaluating an applicant's potential contribution to diversity, the DDS Admissions Committee considers the following factors: geographic diversity (e.g. rural), first generation college student, financial need, disadvantaged educational background, racial and ethnic diversity, evidence of outstanding leadership, special talents, high academic potential, unique work or service experience, community involvement, experience and/or interest in research or teaching, and interest in providing dental services to underserved areas. The School of Dentistry is committed to enrolling and graduating a diverse student body of thought, interest, background, and intellect. Diversity enhances the educational experience of all students and better prepares our graduates to practice dentistry in today's world. If accepted into the DDS program, how will you contribute to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and to the profession of dentistry? Please also include your contribution to diversity in this essay and be sure to cite important points from your experiences. Please limit your comments to 6000 characters."
To me, this sounds extremely similar to the personal statement. Can anyone who is applying to U of MN enlighten me, do they want me to type another, different statement, or is there no shame in using my personal statement? My personal statement covers basically everything they are wanting to touch on. I just don't want to hurt my chances if I use my personal statement and they were wanting something different or if they were wanting my personal statement and I type something else... Any help or insight would be helpful!! Thank you!
I'm filling out the U of MN supplemental app through their website and came across something. It is the "Statement of Contribution to the Program/Diversity" and here is exactly what it says:
"In evaluating an applicant's potential contribution to diversity, the DDS Admissions Committee considers the following factors: geographic diversity (e.g. rural), first generation college student, financial need, disadvantaged educational background, racial and ethnic diversity, evidence of outstanding leadership, special talents, high academic potential, unique work or service experience, community involvement, experience and/or interest in research or teaching, and interest in providing dental services to underserved areas. The School of Dentistry is committed to enrolling and graduating a diverse student body of thought, interest, background, and intellect. Diversity enhances the educational experience of all students and better prepares our graduates to practice dentistry in today's world. If accepted into the DDS program, how will you contribute to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and to the profession of dentistry? Please also include your contribution to diversity in this essay and be sure to cite important points from your experiences. Please limit your comments to 6000 characters."
To me, this sounds extremely similar to the personal statement. Can anyone who is applying to U of MN enlighten me, do they want me to type another, different statement, or is there no shame in using my personal statement? My personal statement covers basically everything they are wanting to touch on. I just don't want to hurt my chances if I use my personal statement and they were wanting something different or if they were wanting my personal statement and I type something else... Any help or insight would be helpful!! Thank you!
