Secondary Essay Prompts Database
California Northstate University College of Medicine (Elk Grove, CA)
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Program Overview
California Northstate University College of Medicine (Elk Grove, CA)
Secondary Deadline
January 23, 2026
Secondary Fee
$100
FAP Waiver
No
Casper Required
No
Screens Applications
Yes
Accepts Application Updates
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Mission
Required) Is there anything you would like the Admissions Committee to know that is not reflected elsewhere in your application? (250 words maximum)
Vision
To Advance the Art and Science of Medicine through Education, Service, Scholarship, and Social Accountability.
Values
How do you feel about standardized tests? How did you prepare for the MCAT? What tools or preparatory courses/material did you use and how did you study? Do you feel like your score reflects how you will perform in medical school? From what you have learned, do you think it will help you in the way you will study or prepare for USMLE exams? (1000 chars only)
Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.
2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.
2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.
2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.





