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University of Nebraska - Secondary Essay Prompts

Access our complete list of all Secondary Essay Prompts from University of Nebraska in Omaha, NE for the 2019-2024 admissions cycles.

1 .If you have been away from full-time academics for more than two years, please explain

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Max 750 characters
Chance
92%

2 .If you are a re-applicant to the UNMC College of Medicine, how is your application different this year? (N/A if not applicable)

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Max 750 characters
Chance
83%

3 .If this is your first application to the UNMC College of Medicine, but not your first application to medical school, what is your rationale for applying to UNMC this cycle?

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Max 750 characters
Chance
96%

4 .What is your personal rationale for applying to the UNMC College of Medicine, especially if you are not from Nebraska?

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Max 1000 characters
Chance
96%

5 .Have you had a personal interaction with UNMC faculty or advisors that prompted your application to UNMC College of Medicine (N/A if not applicable)

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Max 750 characters
Chance
33%

6 .What are you most proud of in your life?

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Max 1500 characters
Chance
92%

7 .Tell us about a time when you have had to overcome adversity.

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Max 1500 characters
Chance
92%

8 .How do you know that you want to be a physician?

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Max 1500 characters
Chance
50%

9 .Tell us something about yourself that will enhance the UNMC College of Medicine.

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Max 1500 characters
Chance
67%

10 .What have you learned from working with people whose background is different from yours?

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Max 1500 characters
Chance
67%