Application Guide

Application Guide

In addition to submitting this form, please email a copy of your résumé to Sue Livesay at slivesay@bowdoin.edu. If you have a résumé available, you are encouraged to attach a copy. The information you provide will be extremely helpful as we construct a summary letter of support on your behalf for your application.


Applicant Information:
Last Name: First name: Middle Name:
Class Year: Graduation Year (if different): (Use format YYYY)
Major(s): Minor:
Date of Birth:
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(Use format MM / DD / YYYY)		 E-mail Address:
  
Address Information:    
Home Address:    
City: State: ZIP Code:    
Home/Cell Phone: -
(Use format ### / ### / ####)
Work Phone(if applicable): -
(Use format ### / ### / ####)
Application Plans:    
Type of healthcare program to which you are applying:    
Expected Matriculation: Fall of:

(Use format YYYY)		 Qualifying Exam Date:
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(Use format MM / YYYY)		    

Many thanks, in advance, for your thoughtful responses to the following questions!

1.) Why do you wish to pursue a career in healthcare?


2.) What factors (people, experiences·) have influenced your choice of career?


3.) Please describe the personal qualities that qualify you for this career.


4.) Have you had any work experience not listed on your resume of which we should be aware? In addition, don't hesitate to elaborate more fully on any experience of particular relevance.


5.) Please describe any volunteer, co-curricular, or extra-curricular experiences not on your resume, indicating the extent and duration of your involvement.


6.) Please list all honors and awards received during your College career.


7.) If you have already graduated, or are about to do so, please share your current pursuits or plans.


8.) What do you feel will be the most compelling aspect of your application?


9.) What do you think may potentially be of concern to an admissions committee? (Please be candid; we may be able to help offset these concerns in the summary letter.)


10.) If you feel there is a possible shortcoming in your candidacy, what steps do you intend to take to address this (unless you are applying right away)?

11.) Please list below the schools to which you think you may apply.

(Once you have made definite plans, be sure to send your final list to Sue Livesay in Health Professions Advising: slivesay@bowdoin.edu, or 4901 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011-8440)

Please identify the individuals whom you are considering asking to write letters of recommendation on your behalf.

(We suggest that you request 5-6 letters of recommendation, including 2-3 from faculty members in the sciences and at least 1 from a faculty member who has taught you outside of the sciences. Please notify the Health Professions Advisor of any changes in the following list. Remember that it will be your responsibility to see that your references are submitted on time.)

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