Statements

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Statements

Duh, duh, duh the worst part.

Brainstorming

Essays

1. SoP — CMU: Want 1-2 pages on purpose, background, clear objectives, but also commitment to community.
2. SoP — UW: Want 600 words on why this program and goals.
3. PHS — UW: Want 600 words on preparation, work experience, etc.
4. SoP — Stanford: Want 1-2 pages on why this program, preparation, research, and goals.
5. PHS — Stanford: Want 1-2 pages on unique experiences, proven values, and relevant activities.
6. SoP — UCSD: Want any length on inspiration/motivation, preparation, goals, research interests, and why you're a match.

Short Answer

1. UCSD + Leadership: 3-5 sentences on experiences around leadership (e.g., coordination of volunteer activities, board member in student organization, residential life, etc.).
2. UCSD + Social Justice: 3-5 sentences on social justice (e.g., addressing a systemic inequality through education, organizing, activism, mentorship, counseling, outreach/access, survival and development work, event planning/coordination, community building and development, etc.).
3. UCSD + Research: 3-5 sentences on research (e.g., undergraduate research, involvement in McNair or similar programs, independent or group study with a professor or other researcher, research outside of academia, full-time research after college, etc.).
4. UCSD + Adversity: 3-5 sentences on overcoming adversity (e.g., overcoming educational, social, cultural, economic, barriers, or barriers related to accessibility, etc.).
5. UCSD + Community: 3-5 sentences on community involvement (e.g., volunteer service, organizing, activism, teaching, mentoring, counseling, community art production, etc.).