Northwestern University - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .Describe which part (s) of Feinberg’s integrated curriculum you are most excited to engage in and best align with your learning style.

2 .Describe specific steps you take to manage your stress and maintain wellness while balancing personal, educational, and professional responsibilities.

3 .Feinberg’s mission is to train future leaders in medicine who will serve their patients, communities and society. Describe one specific goal within medicine and how FSM, located in Chicago, will help you achieve this professional goal.

4 .If you have one year or more between college graduation and medical school matriculation, describe both your completed activities and future plans during the gap period.

5 .If you are reapplying to medical school, please address steps taken to improve your application.

6 .Do you or an immediate family member have an existing relationship with Feinberg School of Medicine?

7 .The Feinberg School of Medicine values the totality of our students’ experiences. As everyone has their own narrative, please provide more detail about how your unique experiences would enrich the Northwestern community.