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Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Saint Louis, MO•Private, Urban
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 2000 characters
1.Have you already completed your undergraduate education, have you had your college or graduate education interrupted, or do you plan not to be a full-time student during your application year?
If yes, describe in chronological order your activities during the time(s) when you were not enrolled as a full-time student.
Gap Year
ChanceHigh
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 3000 characters
2.Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed.
Failure / Weakness
ChanceNew
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 3000 characters
3.Optional: Is there anything else you would like to share with the Committee on Admissions? Some applicants use this space to describe their unique backgrounds, lived experiences, obstacles and/or challenges they faced in their journey to medical school.
DiversityAdversity / ChallengeAnything Else?