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SUNY Upstate - Secondary Essay Prompts

Access our complete list of all Secondary Essay Prompts from SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, NY for the 2019-2025 admissions cycles.

1 .Which medical specialty do you currently plan to pursue?

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Max 1800 characters
Chance
99%

2 .Are there any areas of weakness in your application that you would like to clarify for the Admissions Committee? If yes, Please describe:

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Max 1800 characters
Chance
40%

3 .What experiences have you had with underserved communities/populations? What have you learned from these experiences?

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Max 1800 characters
Chance
67%

4 .Describe any ties or meaningful experiences you have had related to Central New York or SUNY Upstate Medical University.

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Max 1800 characters
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67%

5 .How will you contribute to the diversity of your medical school class and The Norton College of Medicine?

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Max 1800 characters
Chance
67%

6 .The Norton College of Medicine is committed to improving the healthcare of Central New York. How do your career plans advance this mission?

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Max 1800 characters
Chance
67%