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Ohio State University - Secondary Essay Prompts

Access our complete list of all Secondary Essay Prompts from Ohio State University in Columbus, OH for the 2019-2025 admissions cycles.

1 .The mission statement of The Ohio State University College of Medicine is to "improve people's lives" through innovation in research, medical education, and patient care. Please describe how your past experiences predict your potential to contribute in two of these three areas.

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Max 250 words
Chance
99%

2 .Provide examples of factors contributing to health inequities that exist in the United States.

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Max 250 words
Chance
67%

3 .Please indicate any affiliations with Ohio or Ohio State University that would not otherwise be apparent from your application.

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No word limit
Chance
33%

4 .Complete this section only if you are a reapplicant. Please list any medical schools you have previously applied to (up to 25): School and Year of Application.

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No word limit
Chance
33%