What is wash u asking for in its last essay?

[kush4444]

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I was just wondering how people were handling the last Wash u essay. Is this a place to discuss severe disadvantages like I think or is this more of a place to highlight more experiences if you have them. The wording is a little odd. I was thinking of using my essay for uchicago but i'm not sure if they are asking for the same things. Thanks.

 

[danillini]

Hey,

If I am remembering correctly from last year, I left that question blank. I guess I interpreted it as a chance to explain deficiencies or abnormalities (ie bad grades during a certain semester) in my application. Hope this helps?

 

[the other Dr.]

I think obstacles or disadvantages.

 

[velo]

Hey,

If I am remembering correctly from last year, I left that question blank. I guess I interpreted it as a chance to explain deficiencies or abnormalities (ie bad grades during a certain semester) in my application. Hope this helps?

ditto...i left it blank, no problems

 

[VienneseWaltz]

Two years ago, the wording included something about any experience that has given you a unique perspective, IOW not just a disadvantage. If this is still the case, I'd answer it, as everyone can come up with a way in which he or she is unique (besides, it's practice for the why-are-you-different-from-our-5000-other-applicants interview question). Apologies if the wording has changed and this reply is useless. 😉

 

[futuremsfdoc]

i left it blank, but i prolly won't get in since i didn't get one of those fancy-schmancy letters asking me to apply. 🙁 🙄

 

[110HRDL]

The question should be, "Will answering it hurt your application?" I dont think any adcom fill fault you for answering the question as long as you explained some sort of obstacle. If you are serious about going to school there you may want to fill in the essay. It is like blackjack, you always want to put more money on the table after you see you cards (Double down, split), so give them an essay and get more back from the adcom.

 

[Ranger47]

I had this same question and started another thread:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=1593312#post1593312

Good luck! I ended up talking about a "unique experience" - the death of a friend and how it influenced my decision to practice medicine.