Temple University’s 2018 Secondary Application Essay Questions:
• Word count is 2,000 characters for all (including spaces)
• Applicants should use single-spacing and 12-point font
• All questions are required
• Applicants should use single-spacing and 12-point font
• All questions are required
1. What is the nature of your special interest in Temple University School of Medicine?
Here, you should describe particular programs at Temple that interest you. Review their website and materials and make a list of about 3 or 4 specific characteristics that you appreciate about Temple. Then, write specifically about each one and why you would like to participate.
2. How do you plan on contributing to the TUSM community? LKSOM seeks an engaged student body with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and interests to enhance the medical school experience for everyone. Please use the space below to describe what makes you unique as an applicant, an obstacle that you had to overcome, or how you will contribute to the LKSOM community.
For this prompt, make a list of your unique characteristics that might not be evident from the rest of your application. Be sure to include anything that might highlight diversity of experience or background. Then, choose the most compelling and write an essay where you specifically explain what your unique quality is and why it will contribute to the community, keeping in mind the values of the medical school and mission.
3. Tell us why you selected your first choice ranked Clinical/Regional Campus.
Because Temple has multiple campuses, you should rank your choices and write why you are interested in your first-choice campus. The main campus is in Philadelphia. You can cite reasons relating to special programs, proximity to family, or group dynamics.
4. What are your plans for the current year, June 2017 until June 2018?
Explain to the AdCom what you are doing during the gap year. Include volunteer and other experiences to give the full picture.
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