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2026 Secondary Essay Prompts

Essay 3

Question 3: (Gap Year(s) if applicable) If you are taking time off between college graduation and medical school matriculation, please tell us why you made this decision and what you will be doing or have done during this gap time. (1,000 character limit)

Essay 4

Question 1: Research/Scholarly Work: One of the four pillars of the Western Reserve2 Curriculum is Research and Scholarship. Although research is not a prerequisite requirement for the University Program, if you have participated in research or other scholarly project (capstone project, honors thesis, etc.), please reflect on the experience, including how you learned from it, what challenged you, and how it may have impacted you educationally and professionally. If you have not completed research or scholarly project, please indicate that in the text box below. (2,500 character limit)

Essay 5

Question 2: (Additional Information Response) Is there any further information that you wish to share with the Admissions Committee that may not be captured in the rest of your application? (2,000 character limit)

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General Secondary Tips

  • Submit within 2 weeks: Turn around your secondary quickly to show genuine interest
  • Research the school: Reference specific programs, values, or opportunities at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  • Be specific: Use concrete examples and stories, not vague generalizations
  • Proofread carefully: Typos and grammatical errors signal carelessness
  • Respect word limits: Admissions committees read hundreds of essays—be concise

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