"Every single med school D applied to in some way or another wanted to know “how will you bring diversity to our school?” "
- As usual it reflects the difference in experience. D. has not mentioned “diversity” question at all. However, she mentioned that one place did not like the “shadowing” idea at all. So, when they ask her about value fo this experience, she was able to respond intellecently. Again, it goes to the fact that she was personally interested and passionate about it and made sure she had a variety in this area. Somebody who would do it just to put a check, might not be prepared to answer this question. It happened only once and this place was more research oriented than others. Well, despite of D’s long term research project, they put her on hold. She did not think she was fitting there very well, so she withdrew. “Standing out” was never her goal though. If it is a goal, it is OK, just be sencere in your pursuits.