Why this school? Location near family ok?
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If a school that I am applying to was near family of mine, I always mentioned it in the essay. I think it shows the adcom that you have connections there and thus are more likely to matriculate if offered an acceptance. But imo, that should be a small paragraph or a couple sentences. You should definitely add much more about why the specific school and then mention that you also have close family there.
Yes but you'll need more than that.
That can be the fourth reason on your list. For the first three, think of what you like about the curriculum, grading, clinical and research opportunities, mission statement, etc and how those things make the school a great fit for you.
