Marian University Secondary Essay Prompts
(If you have updated prompts, please submit them at updatesecondaries.com)
Prompts have been updated May 2023. (Older essays, if available are below)
Prompts:
Optional
- Please share any other relevant information that you would like the MU-COM Admissions Committee to know about you.
- Indicate any changes or additions that have occurred since submitting your AACOMAS application. (Including, but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, research, military service, academic warnings, conduct violations, and/or convictions.)
Required
- Are you interested in practicing medicine in Indiana? If yes, please describe your interest and reasons why. If no, please explain why not.
- Describe your motivation for attending MU-COM and osteopathic medicine. Please be specific.
- Please explain any gaps in education or employment longer than holidays and semester breaks
- In which area of medicine are you most interested in practicing and why (choose up to 3)
Primary Deadline: Usually around Feb 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Mar 1st
Secondary Fee: $100
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: No
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission:
The Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a Catholic medical institution built on the inspired vision and values of our Franciscan heritage, and dedicated to preparing osteopathic physicians who are committed to the complete healing of individuals’ bodies, minds, and spirits. This institution is committed to serving the people of Indiana and to developing osteopathic physicians through research, service, and teaching.
Older Essays:
- Indicate any changes or additions that have occurred since submitting your AACOMAS application. (Including, but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, research, military service, academic warnings, conduct violations, and/or convictions (1250 characters).
- Are you interested in practicing medicine in Indiana? If yes, please describe your interest and reasons why. If no, please explain why not (1250 characters).
- In which area of medicine are you most interested in practicing and why (1250 characters)?
- Describe your motivation for attending MU-COM. Please be specific (1250 characters).
How to Answer “Why Should We Accept You?” in Your Secondaries
How to Answer Secondary Prompts about “Why Us” - Please comment on your experience working with and future desire to serve patients in a rural or medically underserved community (1250 characters).
- Please share any other relevant information that you would like the MU-COM Admissions Committee to know about you (750 characters).