Table 2 Codes and Representative Quotations

"Impressive Details"

- I tutor my peers in self-fashioned strategies that have earned me a 4.42 (of 4.5) GPA and academic awards.

- my GPA increased dramatically in the subsequent two years, ending with a 3.78/4 for my final year.

- As the Vice President of the Student Government I have shouldered a lot of responsibility and have enjoyed being in that role.

"Telling impressive stories"

- The hardships I had to endure as a teenager have led me to pursue a career in medicine.

- I never thought that I might have to go through the same things as the injury survivors until the day I was diagnosed with [an illness].

- In the summer... I participated in a medical mission to [a country overseas]... I had worked in several clinics and hospitals prior to this particular trip, however, it was here that I believe the concepts of professionalism, honesty, and integrity truly shone...

"Expressing expectations of reward"

- I have served. - I have volunteered.--I have given of my time.

- I have worked hard.--I have contributed.

"Statements of confidence and destiny"

- I have the confidence to say that I can be a professional physician.

- These are professional codes which I will have no trouble abiding by as I exhibit professionalism in my daily activities.

- I already possess many of the characteristics, skills, attitudes and behaviours which are necessary in the medical profession.

- this information shows me that I will be chosen based on the required requirements of the profession of medicine.

"Agreeing with the assumptions of the question"

- I have no doubt that I would adhere to the confidentiality, integrity, and honesty that would be expected of me as a physician.

- integrity, ethics and confidentiality are extremely important to me.