Another why X school example essay with a prompt more specific to the medical school’s curriculum✨ If your undergrad has a medical school, it is especially important to mention mentors/research/volunteering or other activities that you would continue at that institutions medical school‼️They want to see how you have been an active member of the community during undergrad, and how you will continue as a med student!!👩🏽‍🏫 #premed #premedadvice #medschoolapps #medschool #northwestern

Most students think a “community” essay is about naming a group and listing what it taught them 😬 In reality, the answer that gets in is built on a specific role you actually play, and what it taught you about belonging. Here’s why each response got its result: ❌ Rejected: Names a broad community (my school, my town) and lists values like teamwork and leadership. There’s no personal role in it, so the same lines could belong to anyone. ⚠️ Waitlisted: Names a real role like volunteer, leader, or