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Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, NY

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Please write a brief statement giving your reasons for applying to Weill Cornell Medical College. (1525 characters)

1525 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

If applicable, please tell us about any special circumstances related to COVID-19 that could help us understand you better. (optional) (1525 characters)

1525 charactersOptional2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

If you are not attending college full time during the upcoming (2025-2026) academic year, what are your plans? (optional) (1525 characters)

1525 charactersOptional2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please describe a challenge you faced and how you addressed it. (1525 characters)

1525 characters2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple