2023-2024 Hofstra (2024)

Thank you to @neuromed61849 for sharing this year's questions.

2023-2024 Hofstra Secondary Prompts

1. Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey? 250 words

2. “The School of Medicine, in a culture of community, scholarship and innovation, is dedicated to inspiring diverse, promising students to lead and transform medicine for the betterment of humanity.” How do you feel you would contribute to the Zucker School of Medicine’s mission and values and where do you see this taking you in the future? 250 words

Good luck to everyone applying!

Interview feedback:

OOS just received a secondary! they changed their prompts anyone know what #2 is asking? is it another diversity or more of how you want to impact medicine?

Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey? 250 words

“The School of Medicine, in a culture of community, scholarship and innovation, is dedicated to inspiring diverse, promising students to lead and transform medicine for the betterment of humanity.” How do you feel you would contribute to the Zucker School of Medicine’s mission and values and where do you see this taking you in the future? 250 words

neuromed61849 said:

OOS just received a secondary! they changed their prompts anyone know what #2 is asking? is it another diversity or more of how you want to impact medicine?

Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey? 250 words

“The School of Medicine, in a culture of community, scholarship and innovation, is dedicated to inspiring diverse, promising students to lead and transform medicine for the betterment of humanity.” How do you feel you would contribute to the Zucker School of Medicine’s mission and values and where do you see this taking you in the future? 250 words

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Are those the only two prompts?

Rite1234 said:

Are those the only two prompts?

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yeah

neuromed61849 said:

OOS just received a secondary! they changed their prompts anyone know what #2 is asking? is it another diversity or more of how you want to impact medicine?

Explain why the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a good fit for your medical education journey? 250 words

“The School of Medicine, in a culture of community, scholarship and innovation, is dedicated to inspiring diverse, promising students to lead and transform medicine for the betterment of humanity.” How do you feel you would contribute to the Zucker School of Medicine’s mission and values and where do you see this taking you in the future? 250 words

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It seems like it’s a bit of both honestly. There’s a diversity aspect because it’s mentioned in their quoted mission/values. But there’s also an impact in medicine aspect by asking how you see your future.

Side note, are you an ED applicant?

maunmr said:

It seems like it’s a bit of both honestly. There’s a diversity aspect because it’s mentioned in their quoted mission/values. But there’s also an impact in medicine aspect by asking how you see your future.

Side note, are you an ED applicant?

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No regular MD

Rocky1976$ said:

Anyone else not receive a secondary?

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Nothing here yet.

Rocky1976$ said:

Anyone else not receive a secondary?

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Nothing yet

Labe said:

Application received email received 8:53 EST. Says secondary will be received within two business days.

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+1

ImmaQueencard said:

IS secondary received but it says that they haven’t received my CASPER results even though they were delivered… anyone else having this problem?

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Same here, this has happened at a couple of schools. They’re probably just slow updating the portal right now since it just went up.

Labe said:

Same here, this has happened at a couple of schools. They’re probably just slow updating the portal right now since it just went up.

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Do they update the scores manually?

Labe said:

Same here, this has happened at a couple of schools. They’re probably just slow updating the portal right now since it just went up.

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Yep, not seeing it in my portal as well. From my experience with other schools, they probably update every few days so I think I will just wait.

simp4levi said:

Has anyone had the problem in their portal where even if the current word count was not met it stops letting you enter words?

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Yes, for the gap year question. Last year it was 1500 characters, which I believe it still is, although the question now says 200 words. I just shortened my answer back to 1500 characters.

Rite1234 said:

Yep, not seeing it in my portal as well. From my experience with other schools, they probably update every few days so I think I will just wait.

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Having the same issue, also assuming they will update it eventually.

When they asked if you've taken part in a "pipeline program" are they referring to a post-bac/SMP? I did a post-bac but the wording of the question is throwing me off.... considering they also say it could be a high school level program.

I'm thinking they may just be referring to support programs for underrepresented students, but not sure.

OreoLover365 said:

Has anyone's Casper score been updated on their portal yet?

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Submitted 7/7, still not updated

SultanateIV said:

Submitted 7/7, still not updated

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+1 also submitted 7/7

dotpot said:

I received an email that my application is complete and in review, but the portal shows they still have not received my Casper score. Does Hofstra review applications before casper distribution?

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I just received an email that my application is complete and in review also, but my Casper score was updated. I was previously just waiting for my Casper score to be entered in the system, so I am not sure why your application was completed before Casper distribution. Either way, glad that the application is complete for the both of us now!

maddiemoo said:

• Excluding BS-BA/MD programs, have you previously applied to an allopathic medical school, even if not ours?
  • If yes, what year(s)? and what was the outcome? (250 words)

How much of a response are they looking for here? Based on the question asked, it should only be a few sentences but they give you space for 250 words.

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Bullet points are fine.

asclepius12 said:

What's the proper abbreviation for this school? ZSOM?

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I used ZSOM in my essays, but I’m not sure if they have a specific one they prefer

parakoopatroopa said:

Any idea how heavily Hofstra considers casper? apparently I'm a literal sociopath and I'm questioning if it's even worth submitting with my 1st quartile

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I can't speak to the school, but if your stats fit, I say apply. I have heard too many stories about people with 1st quartile Caspers getting interviews at *multiple* "Casper-heavy" schools to discourage anyone from applying based on their Casper.

j_diggity said:

I can't speak to the school, but if your stats fit, I say apply. I have heard too many stories about people with 1st quartile Caspers getting interviews at *multiple* "Casper-heavy" schools to discourage anyone from applying based on their Casper.

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Thank you! that's what my gut is saying (since I've already submitted to casper schools before I got the score) but just needed a gentle shove from someone lol

sparky1021 said:

II received!! OOS, LM 75, complete 07/20

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I hate to be that person but what time on the 20th and what was your CASPer?

maddiemoo said:

I hate to be that person but what time on the 20th and what was your CASPer?

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Hahah ur fine I get the neuroticism 🤣 I was complete 5:50 pm and I got a fourth quartile on my Casper

OreoLover365 said:

Are the OOS II’s from states neighboring New York? Or do they have ties to NY?

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I went to undergrad in NYC and work in NYC full time

OreoLover365 said:

Are the OOS II’s from states neighboring New York? Or do they have ties to NY?

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I’m an NJ resident