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California University of Science and Medicine Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

Describe a time when you were faced with problems or stresses that tested your coping skills. What did you do?

(1500 characters)

Provide us with a specific example of something you did which helped build enthusiasm in others.

How would you describe yourself in terms of your ability to work as a member of a team?

Describe the last time you were criticized by a peer or supervisor. How did you handle it?

(1500 characters)

What does it mean to be emotionally intelligent? How have you effectively used your skills in emotional intelligence in the past?

(1500 characters)

Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. Why was this person difficult? How did you handle that person?

(1500 characters)

What would be the best example that shows you are a person of integrity?

(1500 characters)

If given the opportunity to attend medical school, where would you see yourself in ten years?

(1500 characters)

Diversity comes in many forms. How do you think you might contribute to the diversity of the class?

(1500 characters)

Optional

If you were enrolled in fewer than 12 units/credits for more than 1 semester/2 quarters during your undergraduate education, please provide a brief explanation below.

(1500 characters)

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About California University of Science and Medicine

Mission

To advance the art and science of medicine through innovative medical education, research, and compassionate healthcare delivery in an inclusive environment that advocates critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and professionalism.

Vision

To develop a socially accountable medical school that:

Directs its education, research, and service activities towards addressing the priority health concerns and wellbeing of its community.
Inspires, motivates and empowers students to become excellent and caring physicians, scientists, and leaders.
Facilitates a medical education for promising students, especially from California’s Inland Empire.
Shares freely with the global community its innovative curriculum and advances of best practices in medical education.

Values

Community-Focused
Accountability
Leadership
Motivation
Excellence
Diversity

Important details

Primary Deadline: Usually around Nov 30
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Dec 30
Secondary Fee: $100
FAP Waiver: Conditional Fee Waiver (must be granted by associate dean and admissions)
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: No

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Old essays

If you were enrolled in fewer than 12 units/credits for more than 1 semester/2 quarters during your undergraduate education, please provide a brief explanation below.

Sometimes it is necessary to work in unsettled or rapidly changing circumstances. When have you found yourself in this position? Tell us exactly what you did.

If you were working on a small group project and you thought that another student wasn’t meeting his/her responsibility, how would you feel about this situation and how would you handle it?

California University of Science and Medicine Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts

Describe a time when you were faced with problems or stresses that tested your coping skills. What did you do?

Provide us with a specific example of something you did which helped build enthusiasm in others.

How would you describe yourself in terms of your ability to work as a member of a team?

Describe the last time you were criticized by a peer or supervisor. How did you handle it?

What does it mean to be emotionally intelligent? How have you effectively used your skills in emotional intelligence in the past?

Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. Why was this person difficult? How did you handle that person?

What would be the best example that shows you are a person of integrity?

If given the opportunity to attend medical school, where would you see yourself in ten years?

Diversity comes in many forms. How do you think you might contribute to the diversity of the class?

Optional

If you were enrolled in fewer than 12 units/credits for more than 1 semester/2 quarters during your undergraduate education, please provide a brief explanation below.

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About California University of Science and Medicine

Mission

Vision

Values

Important details​

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Old essays

If you were enrolled in fewer than 12 units/credits for more than 1 semester/2 quarters during your undergraduate education, please provide a brief explanation below.

Sometimes it is necessary to work in unsettled or rapidly changing circumstances. When have you found yourself in this position? Tell us exactly what you did.

If you were working on a small group project and you thought that another student wasn’t meeting his/her responsibility, how would you feel about this situation and how would you handle it?

If given the opportunity to attend medical school where would you see yourself in ten years?

Diversity comes in many forms. How do you think you might contribute to the diversity of the class?

Important details