Columbia University - Secondary Essay Prompts

Access our complete list of all Secondary Essay Prompts from Columbia University in New York, NY for the 2018-2023 admissions cycles.

1 .Have you previously applied to Medical School?

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Max 200 characters
Chance
67%

2 .If you took time off from your undergraduate studies, please briefly summarize your reasons for doing so.

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Max 250 words
Chance
72%

3 .Did you work for compensation during college (either during the school year or summers)? If so, what did you do? How many hours a week did you work?

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Max 300 words
Chance
99%

4 .If you have graduated from college, please briefly summarize what you have done in the interim.

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Max 300 words
Chance
89%

5 .Please describe your most meaningful leadership positions.

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Max 300 words
Chance
96%

6 .Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons values diversity in all its forms. How will your experiences contribute to this important focus of our institution and inform your future role as a physician?

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Max 300 words
Chance
96%

7 .Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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Max 400 words
Chance
99%