Applicants take great care with writing their essays by teaming up with advisors and mentors that can help with their writing, but how does the admissions committee look at this section?
Dr. Morales and Mr. Maldonado discuss how they review essays in an application, list areas that are assessed in the essays, and give advice on how to brainstorm your response to the prompt inquiring how you can contribute to the diversity of the class.
Mr. Maldonado discusses how 15 Core Competencies come into play in the essays. Learn more at: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/article/med-schools-looking-for-15-competencies/.
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About the author: The Texas Health Education Service amplifies TMDSAS and JAMP’s missions to serve students, collegiate advisors, and professional schools in Texas by providing students with accurate educational resources to enhance their preparation for a career in the health professions, and supporting efforts by advisors and professional schools to reach students and enrich the applicant pool.
TXHES has launched the Nursing Advisory Council, bringing together 30 leaders from across Texas to help design a centralized, student-centered nursing application service with the goal of completing a feasibility study and implementation plan as directed by House Bill 2851.
The meeting focused on improving programming, communications, and outreach to prospective Texas health professions applicants and planning for a big year ahead.
TMDSAS application submissions see major growth across medical, dental, and veterinary fields—signaling strong momentum for Texas’s future healthcare workforce.
