Why should we pick you over other qualified applicants?

[BushBaby]

Help.....how do you answer this question?

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[sandflea]

well, why do you think you deserve to be there, what do you have to offer, and why do you stand out? this is your chance to sell yourself to your heart's content.

 

[wolferman]

They should accept me, because if they don't, they'd be rejecting the most qualified African American in the state of Idaho. Did I mention that I'm probably the only black applicant in the state? According to the AAMC's statistics, there were no black applicants from Idaho last year, nor the year before. If the trend holds, then I'm the only one. 😉

<a href="http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/famg102001ca.htm" target="_blank">http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/famg102001ca.htm</a>

 

[Dr JPH]

"Because I'm a harder worker, will be a team player, and become a better doctor...did I mention that when I graduate I will give lots of money to the school?"

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[rajneel1]

i think that someone like me interested in X, Y, Z with experiences in A, B, C can excel in your school's program because it offers P, Q, R, S, and T.

 

[Medic171]

I don't think it is possible or appropriate for anyone to tell you how to answer that question. Just answer it intelligently and honestly.

 

[Ceelo]

Originally posted by wolferman:
•They should accept me, because if they don't, they'd be rejecting the most qualified African American in the state of Idaho. Did I mention that I'm probably the only black applicant in the state? According to the AAMC's statistics, there were no black applicants from Idaho last year, nor the year before. If the trend holds, then I'm the only one. 😉

<a href="http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/famg102001ca.htm" target="_blank">http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/famg102001ca.htm</a>•••

And you still want to go to school in Idaho?

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[merlin]

Since we are all medical school applicants and by definition have the same basic goals and aspirations, I like to think of this question as more of a question asking what you enjoy in your life. What makes you well rounded. I approach this by talking about my interests outside of medicine (as well as within). Something to think about, its a hard one. Cheers.

 

[snowballz]

Well..I think I'd tell them why they should pick me over other applicants. Straight forward, right?If they dont' like my answer, I don't like their school, I suppose.

Alicia

 

[Cobragirl]

I told 'em I race cars on the weekends...I guess it worked!

 

[Ranger Bob]

Originally posted by wolferman:
•They should accept me, because if they don't, they'd be rejecting the most qualified African American in the state of Idaho. Did I mention that I'm probably the only black applicant in the state? According to the AAMC's statistics, there were no black applicants from Idaho last year, nor the year before. If the trend holds, then I'm the only one. 😉

<a href="http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/famg102001ca.htm" target="_blank">http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/famg102001ca.htm</a>•••

wonferman, That's the best answer I've ever heard to the "why should we pick you" question. 🙂

Before deciding to become a doctor, I had a career in business. Back in 1997, I was applying to a top business school, and the b-school adcom asked the "what unique qualities can you contribute..." question. I really didn't have a good answer. I felt that I was just like every other applicant. Fortunately, they accepted me anyway. Now, when medical schools ask me the same question, I base my answer on my experiences in the business world and on my life experiences during 6 years since I graduated from college. Sometimes being older (if not wiser) has its advantages!