Secondary Essay Prompts Database

Louisiana State University HSC – School of Medicine at New Orleans (New Orleans, LA)

These are the secondary application essay prompts for Louisiana State University HSC School of Medicine at New Orleans. To put your best foot forward and maximize your chance of an interview invitation, visit our secondary application editing page.
Program Overview

Louisiana State University HSC – School of Medicine at New Orleans (New Orleans, LA)

Secondary Deadline
December 1, 2026
Secondary Fee
$90
FAP Waiver
Yes
Casper Required
No
Screens Applications
Yes
Accepts Application Updates
Yes
Mission
Louisiana State University School of Medicine – New Orleans educates medical students, residents, and other learners in an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, and that reflects the diversity of its community. The School of Medicine, striving for excellence in medical education, clinically relevant research, and healthcare delivery, partners with other LSUHSC schools, local health care systems, and community organizations, to provide a strong and supportive environment for learners and their faculty.
Vision

If you wish, you may attach an essay of reasonable length (500-600 words) using the prompt “your values”. THIS IS AN OPTIONAL ESSAY.

Values

Please provide specific information about your immediate and extended family that live in rural or underserved communities in Louisiana. (i.e., relationship, community, occupation, etc.)

Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

Secondary Application is required but no essays included

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

Secondary Application is required but no essays included

2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

If you wish, you may attach an essay of reasonable length (500-600 words) using the prompt “your values”.THIS IS AN OPTIONAL ESSAY.

2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

Note: LSU uses forms for most of its secondary as opposed to essays. The following are the 2 optional prompts:

11. (Optional) Disadvantaged scholarship information letter specifying disadvantage & copy of parent’s federal income tax return)

12. (Optional) Supplemental essay – 500 to 600 words of your values.

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