September has arrived and with it, the start of another academic year. While it can always be challenging to refocus… Continue Reading
Five Medical School Personal Statement Clichés to Avoid
With medical school application in full swing, I’d like to take this opportunity to share a brief list of overused… Continue Reading
Last-Minute Tips for Completing Application Essays
With deadlines past or looming, the holiday haze still hanging over most of us, and applicant stress levels nearing maximum,… Continue Reading
The Purpose of a Medical School Essay
Why do med programs require medical school essays as part of the application process? Admissions officers have access to your… Continue Reading
Keeping Your Personal Statement Personal
Your personal statement is precisely that: it is unique to you. But after having read countless examples of personal statements,… Continue Reading
How to Know if I Really Want To Be a Doctor – Quick Guide
Becoming a physician is a huge commitment in terms of time, effort, and money. How can you know if you’re making an informed decision about your life path?
How to Write a Great Application Essay or Personal Statement
Search for “How to write an application essay,” in Google and you’ll instantly return more than 16 million pages (“How… Continue Reading
Answering Your Questions about the AMCAS: An Overview
We’ve put together this brief Q&A to help medical school applicants get a grasp on the AMCAS and prepare for success this application season.
6 Types of Content to Avoid in Your Personal Statement
The undergraduate admissions season is winding down, but there are still many graduate-level programs, including law and business, that will… Continue Reading
Common App Essay Prompts – Analysis of Each One
Before deciding which essay prompt to tackle for the 2018-2019 Common App, take a few moments to analyze each one…. Continue Reading
Delving Deeper into the AMCAS Personal Statement
Let’s turn our microscopes on the AMCAS essay to get a better understanding of what med school admissions officers are looking for in your application package.
