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Washington University in St. Louis Secondary Application Prompts

Prompts

Required

(2000 characters)

Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. (2000 characters)

Only required for students who have graduated or who have had gaps in their education.

(3000 characters)

Have you already completed your undergraduate education, have you had your college or graduate education interrupted, or do you plan not to be a full-time student during your application year? If yes, Describe in chronological order your activities during the time(s) when you were not enrolled as a full-time student. (3000 characters)

Optional

Is there anything else you would like to share with the Committee on Admissions? (optional) Some applicants use this space to describe unique experiences and obstacles such as significant challenges in access to education, unusual socioeconomic factors, and/or identification with a particular culture, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or possibly challenges related to COVID or other issues in preparation for medical school.

(3000 characters)

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About Washington University in St. Louis

Mission

Washington University School of Medicine will lead in advancing human health through the best clinical care, innovative research and the education of tomorrow’s leaders in biomedicine in a culture that supports diversity, inclusion, critical thinking and creativity.

Vision

In leading the advancement of human health, Washington University School of Medicine will:

Cultivate excellence and collegiality within an inclusive community
Attract and develop a diverse, talented, academic workforce
Lead the revolution in biomedicine
Enhance our intellectual and technological environment to foster exceptionally creative research and education
Develop and maintain excellent clinical programs to provide outstanding care
Observe the highest standards of ethics, integrity and compassionate care
Apply advances in research and medicine to the betterment of the human condition locally and globally

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