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New Jersey (Rutgers) Secondary Application

Rutgers New Jersey Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts have been updated June 2023

Prompts

We are committed to an environment which fosters collaboration, humanism, equity and social justice. How do you envision yourself contributing to the NJMS community?

(1500 characters)

We seek students who are self-aware, resilient and adaptable. Discuss a personal or professional challenge you’ve experienced and how you resolved it. Please include insight on what you learned about yourself as a result

(1500 characters)

If you will not be a full-time student between June 2022 and August 2023, please describe in detail your planned activities, including projected time commitment for each activity

(1500 characters)

If you have chosen to pursue one or more “growth” years prior to your planned matriculation to medical school in 2023, please share insight on your decision

(1500 characters)

If you are a re-applicant, please share what you have done to enhance your candidacy and re-application?

(1500 characters)

Please elaborate on challenges not thoroughly addressed anywhere else in your application (Please feel free to address any or all of the following if applicable: impact of COVID, institutional actions, academics, MCAT, personal difficulties, etc.).

(1500 characters)

Please discuss any additional information you feel may help us in our review of your candidacy.

(1500 characters)

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About New Jersey (Rutgers)

Mission

The mission of New Jersey Medical School is to educate students, physicians, and scientists to meet society’s current and future healthcare needs through patient-centered education; pioneering research; innovative clinical, rehabilitative and preventive care; and collaborative community outreach.

Vision

To create, transmit and utilize knowledge to shape the future of medicine and to enhance the quality of life for the people of New Jersey.

Values

  • Personal respect for patients, students, staff, faculty and community
  • Passionate commitment to excellence in service, research and training
  • Celebration of diversity in culture, ethnicity, religion, gender and individual goals
  • Professionalism in all conduct
  • Commitment to serving needs of constituents
  • Progress through partnerships

Important details​

Primary Deadline: Usually around Dec 1st
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Dec 15th
Secondary Fee: $95
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: No
Accepts Application Updates: Yes/Email

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