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SUNY Downstate - Secondary Essay Prompts

Access our complete list of all Secondary Essay Prompts from SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY for the 2019-2024 admissions cycles.

1 .Are there any periods longer than 3 months, from the time you graduated from high school to now, when you were not employed full time or in college full-time?

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No word limit
Chance
45%

2 .Will you be attending college full time as of September 15? If no, please describe your activities for the period of September 15 to July 1

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No word limit
Chance
96%

3 .What will be your support system while in medical school?

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Max 150 words
Chance
96%

4 .Describe what personal, urban experiences prepare you to live and study in New York City

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Max 150 words
Chance
99%

5 .If you had a completed application to the College of Medicine in a prior application cycle, please highlight any changes since your previous application in a list with dates. If this question does not apply to you, enter "not applicable" in the text box below

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Max 150 words
Chance
99%

6 .Why do believe you are a good fit for SUNY Downstate?

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Max 300 words
Chance
83%

7 .What is your experience with diversity, health equity and social justice?

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Max 300 words
Chance
96%