~~~Official Personal Statement Guide and Reader List 2013-2014~~~

Tots · Feb 7, 2013

This thread is for this year's applicants (for the class of 2018) who are beginning to work on their personal statements. If you're looking for someone to read your PS, check out the list of volunteers below In the most recent post ONLY!!

If you need help getting started, check out the second post in this thread.

If you are willing to volunteer, the thread will be self regulated this year. Respond below, following the instructions at the end of this post (and in the third post), with your credentials and specific things you are willing to edit for (content only, grammar only, etc). Please read the full list of rules posted below before you volunteer or contact a reader, and good luck to the 2013 applicants. 👍

Specific comments, questions, or complaints can be addressed to me via PM. If I can't answer them they will be forwarded to the rest of the Pre-Allopathic moderator staff.

Rules for Writers:

Please refer to the list in the LAST post only. Do not contact anyone who is found elsewhere in this thread but does not appear in the list at the end.

Use caution in deciding who you send your personal statement to. In an anonymous web forum, information can be easily plagiarized.

This is not the place for you to get others to write your personal statement. If you need help getting started, check out the Official Personal Statement Guide thread and Depakote's Personal Statement Guide/Tips.

If you are looking for feedback on your personal statement, it is better to PM individual users here whose strengths are better suited to your needs rather than posting a response in this thread.

Once you contact a reader and they agree to read your personal statement, please email it to them as a Word document with your SDN username in the title. Including your SDN username makes it easier for the readers to keep track of who they've already read for and who they still need to read. DO NOT JUST PM YOUR STATEMENT TO A READER.

Rules for Readers:

If you would like to be added or deleted from the list, please make sure that you follow the directions below, and add or delete yourself.

As a volunteer, you may read as many or as few personal statements as you'd like or have time for. If you will be unavailable for a certain time or have been inundated with requests, simply take yourself off of the list using the instructions below

If you receive a request and are unable to fulfill it, please respond to the writer so he/she is not waiting for a response and can request help from elsewhere.

For your protection, we will not allow you to post your email addresses here. All email addresses will be edited out of the list and any further posts containing email addresses will be edited to remove them. Writers will contact you via PM and you can exchange email addresses privately.

As this is on a volunteer basis, absolutely NO solicitation of money for your services will be tolerated. Volunteers who violate this policy will be removed from the list and subject to further disciplinary action.

This thread is brought to you by the Pre-Allopathic Volunteer Staff

Please remember that these people are volunteering their time. Be nice to them!

DO NOT ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
1) Click "quote" on the most recent post.
2) Add your SDN screen name, your credentials, and specific things you are willing to edit for (content only, grammar only, etc). DO NOT post your email address.
3) Delete the quote tags at both the top and the bottom.
4) If you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list.

EXAMPLES:
BobTheReader| M.A. In English, PhD in Creative Writing|Willing to edit for grammar and content

JoeTheReader|Got amazing feedback on my PS when I applied; non-trad especially willing to read non-trad PS| Willing to edit for content only.

JillTheReader|Student Adcom Member; 2nd Year Med Student|Happy to read PS and help with ideas. Will do some reading for content.

Tots · Feb 7, 2013

Let the PS exchanging begin. 👍

If you would like to change your status, please make a new post in the thread instead of simply editing your first one.

Helpful hints:

Article on writing your personal statement:
http://jintus.blogspot.com/2011/06/t...-personal.html

braluk said:
Seeing that there is a rise in questions about the personal statement and how to go about writing one since its time that students should have already begun to write one for this year's cycle- these tips on how to write one should be fruitful for the up and coming applicants for the Class of 2012.

Before I go on- I suggest reading through published literature about how to go about writing a personal statement. There are myriads of books that come to mind. Two come to mind:

SDN's own official medical school admissions guide
https://www.millcitypublishing.com/o....aspx?SiteID=7

And

Essays That Will Get You into Medical School (Barron's Essays That Will Get You Into Medical School) by Daniel Kaufman.

Both are helpful to read through. On that note- feel free to add your own tips into the thread 🙂

Writing a personal statement is a bit like a defendent accused of a crime he or she did not commit, and has to convey to the jury that he is innocent. That is, a personal statement must reveal everything that you want to tell medical school admission's committees to convince them of your goals to become a doctor. Having written two entirely different drafts of personal statements over the course of several months- I understand that the hardest part is finding a way to start one, and finding a way to end one. Here are some tips to begin to write one

Before you begin- I suggest taking some time out of your day, and just freeflow a personal statement and see where that takes you. Believe it or not, this works for many people to get ideas written down for later brainstorming. Write your thoughts and feelings out. They're more helpful than you can possibly imagine, as they are personal after all.

1) Plan and organize: As with any good paper, one must learn how to organize a paper in order to allow the task at hand, to flow in a coherent, efficient, and eloquent manner.
2) Figure out the general theme: Many good personal statements tend to follow some type of theme. Some of these themes are centered around things such as life changing experiences, personal problems, profound research that you are involved in, family, grades, anything you find interesting really.
3) Structure: How will you write your personal statement based around this theme? Are you going to write it in a chronological manner? In a flashback type of way. Perhaps describing in vivid detail about a particular day as you remember it? Break down each paragraph and structure each of them. Make sure each paragraph can flow with each other and aren't random tangents.
4) Begin Writing: Follow some of the suggested pointers below
5) Revise and Rewrite: Have others look over it, and revise revise revise.

Pointers:
A) Remember to address any insufficiencies or lapses in your grades (or any major weaknesses in your application)
B) Do not make excuses, provide explanations and acknowledge your shortcomings. Stay positive not negative.
C) BE HUMBLE. Hints of arrogance and entitlement are grounds for rejection at many schools.
D) Try to describe vividly. People tend to remember better when stories are visually described, not textually.
E) Start off with something interesting. Not a catch phrase, cliche opening line, but something that can grab the reader and keep them interested without having them roll their eyes.
F) Keep in mind that medical schools see over thousands of applications and you are only one. Everyone, in one form or another, will talk about why they would make a good doctor, the qualities they have as a doctor, and will most likely talk about very similar things that you will talk about. BE UNIQUE. If you have a talent or trait or expertise in some area that you believe makes you unique, write about it.
G) If you talk about research, do not write about it like a journal article. Remember, this is a personal statement. Write about how it is significant to YOU and how you feel about it and why. Do not talk in detailed specifics.
H) Try to tell a story- stories make things interesting. Stay away from writing a personal statement like it is a personal ad.
I) Make the things you talk about relevant in one shape or another.
J) Stay away from cliche. That is... "I want to become a doctor because I want to help people", "I am compassionate", "I am a hard worker" are things that are cliched and are better demonstrated by storytelling and through examples rather than explicitly saying so. Actions speak louder than words.
K) Try not to exaggerate (and of course, do not lie). One statement Ive come across before talked about the profoundness of a particular shadowing experience and how he wanted to become a doctor because of it. Granted this may be true, but most adcoms would smell it as BS a mile away. One doesn't want to suddenly enter into a lifelong, rigorous profession, while going through hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, with no sleep, 80+ hour workweeks, at least a solid decade of schooling with just one short-lived experience. Going into medicine requires that the applicant is well informed, and had built his or her passion for medicine as time went on. Some build it by having relatives, or themselves, go through a significant and painful medical experience, some build it by shadowing. To only focus on one experience without elaborating on further methods to come to the conclusion that you want to be a doctor may be counterproductive.
L) If you have a family legacy of doctors, make sure you convey (without explicitly saying so) that you are going into the career not because of pressure to fill someone else's shoes, or because you have to, but because this choice rested on your own shoulders. Family is a great influence, and many have built their desires on medicine because of it, but make sure if that is the case, that you let the adcoms know, that you are going into medicine for your own personal reasons.
M) Do not hold the adcoms' feelings hostage. That is, its one thing to talk about a significant, emotional experience (family death, illness, tragedy, etc..), but its another to lament it in order to try to capture the emotions that you know should make the adcoms feel guilty and sad. For example, continuing to talk about the death of a close one for the entire personal statement may not be advisable. Instead, talking about its significance to you, its effects, your methods of coping, moving on and becoming stronger is a better way to frame this.
N) Again, don't make excuses- sounding whiny is not the way to go.
O) Have several people read it over and give you constructive criticism. Have people from all spectrum read it, but try to have objective readers.
P) Do not write what you think you want the adcoms want to hear. I made the mistake of doing this for my first personal statement. After getting torn apart by my advisor I completely rewrote my personal statement (with what I wanted to say, not what I thought I wanted to say) the night before with glowing remarks by the committee and my advisor. Since then, at interviews, my personal statement has always been brought up with glowing remarks. You don't necessarily have to make a laundry list of all the medically related things that you've done to prove that you more qualified than even a doctor.
Q) Write about something that may not be covered in the rest of your applications. Keep in mind that you will have the opportunity to write about your extracurriculars on the AMCAS in a separate section. You will be allowed to write about a paragraph about each and can discuss why each is important to you. Try not to overlap, you want to convey as much information about you as possible.
R) Do not sound preachy. Again modesty is probably the best policy. Humility (this does not mean you cannot be confident) is a quality that seems to be a good one. Remember, adcoms will often roll their eyes at students and often ask "what does this kid know to make such an assertion?". Personally acknowledging that you are only premed (albeit informed about the profession) is a good way to stay away from the label of the "know-it-all".
S) You can write about "controversial" topics such as religion, politics, beliefs, abortion, etc..etc.. but understand that you are treading on dangerous grounds. You do not want to express strong opinions that may offend the reader or rub the adcom the wrong way. It's one thing to say that religion or politics has helped me find peace and guidance, but another to write something that can be argued with heatedly. Remember, keep in mind, try to stay away from assertions on topics that are hot topics of debate. As long as you frame things correctly, you should be safe.
T) Do not be a suckup. Writing about how you admire doctors for their hard work and nobility is not getting you anywhere. This goes for secondaries too when answering questions that deal with each particular school.
U) Make sure you end your personal statement by wrapping up everything you've said in a manner that gives closure. Stay away from things like "in conclusion" and other various conclusion disasters. Keep the conclusion concise, but interesting. To end something is just as important as starting it. You want to leave a good aftertaste after the adcom has digested it. Sometimes, it may be helpful to refer back to something you started with so that you come full circle.
V) Try not to be gimmicky. I think this is self explanatory but writing a PS like it were a movie may be considered gimmicky. Or having your PS written as a series of flashbacks as part of a dream and then waking up at the end is gimmicky.

AND FINALLY, Last but not least,

W) DO NOT WRITE IN ANYTHING MORE THAN YOU NEED TO. Writing for the sake of writing, or "filler", is most likely not going to get you anywhere. You want to get your point across and not have it lost or diluted in things that are "empty calories". If they have no value, and are things that people can pick up on without having to be told so, then you probably do not need it.

Finally when done writing (keep track of length) revise revise revise. And then revise again. Have it be seen by multiple readers and have professionals look over it (there are writing centers at colleges for example). Take their comments into serious consideration but remember, this is your own piece and not someone else's.

Anyhow, I hope to add on more information and tips to this as time goes on. Feel free to add more comments in 🙂 Good luck to everyone! Hopefully by the end of it all, you will have convinced the "jury". 😀
-Brandon

Depakote said:
First let me apologize to everyone that already submitted their AMCAS applications. Yes, it's late June, this is too late to help those of you that got your stuff in early. That said... STOP READING HERE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED. There's no sense in looking for mistakes/beating yourself up if you've already pulled the trigger.

Second, I am doing this as a service to Pre-Allo, drawing on the statements I have read over the past few years and the many mistakes I made composing my own personal statement(s). Unfortunately, I do not have time to edit personal statements this year. If you contact me, I will have to politely refuse... just telling you now.

On to the issue at hand.

I know most of you are scientists, not writers. But you should still be able to pull off some of these basics.

Themes
A personal statement works best if it has some unifying element to pull it together. This doesn't have to be an overt parable, just something simple that you can allude to in your intro and conclusion showing a nice point A->B flow of ideas.
A rudimentary example of this would be equating your path to medicine to a growing child and your significant experiences developmental milestones (like learning to talk, going to school, etc. with medicine being your final destination and the child striking out on his/her own.) Side note: Don't do what I did (I'm not even linking you to it), that was a bit of a 3rd round Hail Mary that paid off.

Intro and conclusion
I was always one for the flashy hook intro. But there's a fine line between a hook and melodrama. It's ok to draw the reader into a scene using descriptive and vibrant language, but make sure what you're discussing is worth the attention it's getting. Basically, don't try to make a papercut sound like a severed artery.

Conclusion, refer to the theme you set up in your intro and restate your answer to the "why medicine?" question (which you answered through the body of the personal statement) using your thematic imagery.

What should you be discussing?
This is where most pre-meds start missing the mark. Your personal statement is supposed to demonstrate your personal motivation for a career in medicine. You should answer the "why medicine?" question and give your best support possible. What many, many, many pre-meds do is fall into the Extra-Curricular trap. Rather than discussing why they are motivated to pursue medicine they simply state that they are motivated and then start talking about their extra-curricular activities. (I've done it, and it happened frequently in statements I helped edit) If the EC shows up in your ECs section and you talked about it there, there's no need to talk about the details of what you did in your personal statement. I'm pretty sure performing bench research counting drosophila did little to help your motivation to become a physician, don't throw in a line telling me it did just so you can remind me about that 4 weeks of research experience you've got.

you want to cut anything that does not directly address the following:

intro

"why medicine?"

support for "why medicine?"

any problems/gaps in education along the way that really should be addressed in PS

conclusion

This doesn't mean your ECs are off limits, it just means that you should discuss specific experiences that actually affected your motivation. It's better to use a single detailed example and illustrate how it drove you to medicine than to try to say you did X here which made you want to be a doc, then did Y there which made you want to be a doc, etc.

Other Mistakes:
-You are a pre-med. In general it is a bad idea to tell the admissions committee what makes a good Med Student/Doctor. You may identify your own positive qualities and say they will help you, but don't start defining what makes a good "doctor" that's their job.

-Don't belittle yourself. Your personal statement is a time to show your good qualities, if you must address negative aspects of your application, do so, but watch for passive and negative wording that hurts the way you represent yourself.

-Don't bash other schools/teachers/doctors/etc. This is a big no-no. You may have disagreements with another institution/party but the best way to handle this situation is to objectively present the facts and let the admissions committee draw their own conclusions. If you start criticizing an institution, it makes them wonder if you'd criticize them like that after you leave their school. Not a huge incentive to accept you.

-Don't work other agendas. "Why Medicine?" is enough. You can mention an interest in research or other career goals (public health, etc) if you want to perform that, but don't spend a paragraph talking about socialized medicine, abortion, stem cell reseach, or other issues in medicine that do not directly affect your application.

-Try to keep an open mind. It's fine to have an inkling of what you might want to do after you graduate, but be aware of the fact that you'll probably change your mind a few times in med school. It would be unwise to base your personal statement on a career goal of pediatric cardio-thoracic surgery.

-Recognize your own self-unimportance. This goes along with the papercut comment above, don't portray your role to be anything more significant than what it was. People weren't looking to you with awe and heart-felt gratitude after you gave them a band-aid.

-Previous mistakes:
If you've made mistakes previously, own up to them and take responsibility. Don't try to blame someone else or something else. You want to show that you've moved on and matured. Don't try to make excuses.

-Cliches:
Yes, avoid making cliche statements, but you don't need to pretend you're going into medicine because you think your reasons might be cliche. Most pre-meds are motivated for the same reasons (wanting to help people, love science, early experience with medicine, etc). You don't need a unique reason, just try to discuss it in a way that is unique as possible.

Other Advice:
Wording:
-Don't use the word "fascinating". Probably 80% of statements I reviewed last year used it, very cliched and got to be vomit inducing.

Technical:
-just use a single line between paragraphs, don't try to indent
-don't use more than 1 space between sentences (no one will notice and this is a huge character saver)
-re-read it for any sentences that could be re-worded more efficiently, then have someone else do it. Brevity is key.

Reads:
-Get your PS into as many hands as possible before you submit it, have your mom, brother, school's writing center, adviser, dog, everyone look at it if possible. You want good, honest feedback from multiple sources.

Tots · Feb 7, 2013

Feel free to start it off with this format, folks!! And again, good luck!!🙂

Official Personal Statement Reader List
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mulberry · Feb 20, 2013

Thank you for everyone who is willing to read and/or revise our PS. I will be sending one out shortly.

PennDippody · Apr 4, 2013

JShen · Apr 16, 2013

Hi all, sorry to post a non-reader list here, but I PMed a couple of you and am not seeing any sent messages in my sent folder, just wanted to make sure they went out. If you got a PM from me, please PM me back and confirm this. Also, THANK YOU ALL for volunteering your help and expertise, I, along with the SDN community, am grateful for people like you.

maybemed2013 · Apr 21, 2013

BeastfromthEast · Apr 21, 2013

Not sure if this is the right place to post, but I had a quick question. Is it necessary to talk about my positive qualities in the PS? I addressed "why medicine" but am having a hard time trying assert why I would be a good doctor because it just don't seem to fit in my PS. Or is it not necessary as long as I describe "why medicine?" well?

Also, if I should, how would I go about doing that? I told a story that motivated me to go into medicine, but how would I say that I would be a good doctor? For example, if I wanted to say I am hard working, how would i put it in without sounding weird? Thanks!

altruistss · Apr 25, 2013

incoming Non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in Expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my PS and am here to give back to the pre-med community. I can edit with style and forceful use of language.

Greedo · May 6, 2013

Hi! The AMCAS prompt says that you should include "commentary on any significant fluctuations in your academic record not explained in your application."
My GPA is very good except that when I was studying abroad I got a few bad grades that are much lower than my grades when I was at my undergraduate institution. I don't know if I should explain this in my PS. Are those fluctuations "signficant"? And if they are significant, is it not explained in my application where the classes are listed as study abroad credits?

Norzy · May 16, 2013

syoung - I appreciated the feedback I had from readers on SDN for my last cycle, so I'm willing to give time back, as I'm much more relaxed now. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 SAT writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. Can do 2-3 day turnaround. Will be on vacation from May 1 to May 22 with limited internet, will only review 2nd drafts from those who had already sent me their PS. See you on May 23!

alltheabove - Received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - Good feedback on my PS from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. PM me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a PS, I will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. Flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If I've already reviewed your PS, I will accept new drafts.

sevenmints Current senior med student. Extensive PS reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

Oogieboogie Non-Trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 Love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--I take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so I can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to PM me! 5/13 Unfortunately, I have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

GoBriightly Will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a MD/PhD applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited PS for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and MD/PhD motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to PM me! Currently about a 3-4 week backlog... you can still PM but I won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

Wavves I did this in 2011 and loved it, so I'm back to help some more. Bio/French major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, MCAT tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my PS, and it was likely the reason I was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please PM me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests I'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think I should check out (I need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: Was an English major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an MSTP this summer, so I'm willing to give feedback on the MD/PhD specific essays as well (although I might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. PM me (and tell me your favorite book!), I'd be happy to help however I can.

EnergyDrink - Incoming MS1. Had a very low GPA (<3.0) but strong turn-around (ORM). I'm not the best reader, but I'll give it a good read and general feedback.

Citarre - Incoming MS1. Non-trad. Had much lower stats than average and ORM, but I'm pretty sure my PS helped me get to where I am today. Of course, I couldn't have done it without the help of all the awesome readers last cycle, so I'm here to give back! I have always been a strong writer (T on MCAT, tutor at writing center, have publications) and enjoy editing papers. I will read for content, grammar, flow, and style. If there's anything specific you want me to focus on or consider, please specify in your PM request. Turnaround time is about 3-7 days, depending on my workload.

PennDippody -No longer taking requests
Dingo Mango - Not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and I will edit in the order that I received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - Incoming MS1 at a top 10. MD/PhD candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both MD as well as MD/PhD statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do NOT ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄) My current schedule is pretty free. As of 4/27/13: turn around time is 1 week for incoming drafts. As of 5/2/13: turn around time is two weeks for incoming drafts. As of 5/8/13: Completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. As of 5/15/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. You should be receiving them back shortly!

Freesia88 - Journalism and Mass Comm major, English Minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' I can handle just one person at a time right now since I have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.Taken for the moment.

Woland - Non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (Finally, former) Lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native English speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. Update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from SDN members with 0 posts. Priority given to SDN members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: incoming Non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in Expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my PS and am here to give back to the pre-med community. I can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. you can send me your PS but i might take longer to send my comments but I will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my PS and will be applying this cycle, and so I'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement.

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sector9 · May 16, 2013

I went through and deleted all old versions of the list as users still send PMs to readers who can no longer read personal statements. Remember to only use the most recent copy of the list! Thanks!

Camy99 · May 16, 2013

woops.

Camy99 · May 16, 2013

syoung - i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. Can do 2-3 day turnaround. will be on vacation from may 1 to may 22 with limited internet, will only review 2nd drafts from those who had already sent me their ps. See you on may 23!

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.

citarre - incoming ms1. Non-trad. Had much lower stats than average and orm, but i'm pretty sure my ps helped me get to where i am today. Of course, i couldn't have done it without the help of all the awesome readers last cycle, so i'm here to give back! I have always been a strong writer (t on mcat, tutor at writing center, have publications) and enjoy editing papers. I will read for content, grammar, flow, and style. If there's anything specific you want me to focus on or consider, please specify in your pm request. Turnaround time is about 3-7 days, depending on my workload.

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

nekobeats - matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, english, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an a). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, i will not sugar coat things 😉 i will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my ps!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a pm! I edit ps's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄) my current schedule is pretty free. As of 4/27/13: Turn around time is 1 week for incoming drafts. As of 5/2/13: Turn around time is two weeks for incoming drafts. As of 5/8/13: Completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. as of 5/15/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, i apologize for the delay. You should be receiving them back shortly!

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. I am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 Closed (probably by Monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

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4) if you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list[/quote]

stargate16 · May 18, 2013

I hope this is the right place to ask this? I am wondering if it's a good idea for me to talk about my desire to practice medicine and do basic research in my PS ( I am not applying to MD/PhD) or is this a bad idea, and a turn off for schools that don't desire research? I already plan to make research as one of, or the most important of my experiences. Thanks for advice!

smarts1 · May 21, 2013

syoung - i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. Can do 2-3 day turnaround. will be on vacation from may 1 to may 22 with limited internet, will only review 2nd drafts from those who had already sent me their ps. See you on may 23!

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.

citarre - incoming ms1. Non-trad. Had much lower stats than average and orm, but i'm pretty sure my ps helped me get to where i am today. Of course, i couldn't have done it without the help of all the awesome readers last cycle, so i'm here to give back! I have always been a strong writer (t on mcat, tutor at writing center, have publications) and enjoy editing papers. I will read for content, grammar, flow, and style. If there's anything specific you want me to focus on or consider, please specify in your pm request. Turnaround time is about 3-7 days, depending on my workload.

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

nekobeats - matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, english, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an a). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, i will not sugar coat things 😉 i will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my ps!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a pm! I edit ps's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄) my current schedule is pretty free. As of 4/27/13: Turn around time is 1 week for incoming drafts. As of 5/2/13: Turn around time is two weeks for incoming drafts. As of 5/8/13: Completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. as of 5/15/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, i apologize for the delay. You should be receiving them back shortly!

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

do not erase these instructions!
1) click "quote" on the most recent post.
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Citarre · May 23, 2013

syoung - i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. Can do 2-3 day turnaround. will be on vacation from may 1 to may 22 with limited internet, will only review 2nd drafts from those who had already sent me their ps. See you on may 23!

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.

citarre - No longer taking requests since I will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before I leave. I will not be back until mid-June. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

nekobeats - matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, english, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an a). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, i will not sugar coat things 😉 i will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my ps!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a pm! I edit ps's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄) my current schedule is pretty free. As of 4/27/13: Turn around time is 1 week for incoming drafts. As of 5/2/13: Turn around time is two weeks for incoming drafts. As of 5/8/13: Completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. as of 5/15/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, i apologize for the delay. You should be receiving them back shortly!

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

do not erase these instructions!
1) click "quote" on the most recent post.
2) add your sdn screen name, your credentials, and specific things you are willing to edit for (content only, grammar only, etc). do not post your email address.
3) delete the quote tags at both the top and the bottom.
4) if you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list[/quote]

syoung · May 23, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. Back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.

citarre - No longer taking requests since I will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before I leave. I will not be back until mid-June. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

nekobeats - matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, english, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an a). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, i will not sugar coat things 😉 i will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my ps!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a pm! I edit ps's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄) my current schedule is pretty free. As of 4/27/13: Turn around time is 1 week for incoming drafts. As of 5/2/13: Turn around time is two weeks for incoming drafts. As of 5/8/13: Completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. as of 5/15/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, i apologize for the delay. You should be receiving them back shortly!

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

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EnergyDrink · May 23, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. Back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~No longer taking requests until I clear out my current queue

citarre - No longer taking requests since I will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before I leave. I will not be back until mid-June. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

nekobeats - matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, english, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an a). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, i will not sugar coat things 😉 i will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my ps!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a pm! I edit ps's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄) my current schedule is pretty free. As of 4/27/13: Turn around time is 1 week for incoming drafts. As of 5/2/13: Turn around time is two weeks for incoming drafts. As of 5/8/13: Completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. as of 5/15/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, i apologize for the delay. You should be receiving them back shortly!

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

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4) if you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list[/quote]

clued · May 23, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

nekobeats - matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, english, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an a). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, i will not sugar coat things 😉 i will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my ps!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a pm! I edit ps's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄) my current schedule is pretty free. As of 4/27/13: Turn around time is 1 week for incoming drafts. As of 5/2/13: Turn around time is two weeks for incoming drafts. As of 5/8/13: Completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. as of 5/15/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. If i have already read your ps, i will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, i apologize for the delay. You should be receiving them back shortly!

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that!

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4) if you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list[/quote]

NekoBeats · May 25, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 3rd

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that!

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4) if you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list[/quote]

clued · May 25, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 3rd

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

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Woland · May 26, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 3rd

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. ~~update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.~~ update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

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syoung · May 26, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. ~~back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround~~ No more from 5/26/2013. Currently floored with requests and will need about 1-2 weeks at least to flip them.

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 3rd

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. ~~update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.~~ update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

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NekoBeats · May 27, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. ~~back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround~~ No more from 5/26/2013. Currently floored with requests and will need about 1-2 weeks at least to flip them.

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. ~~update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.~~ update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

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mimelim · May 27, 2013

syoung -i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. ~~back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround~~ No more from 5/26/2013. Currently floored with requests and will need about 1-2 weeks at least to flip them.

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. ~~update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.~~ update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim: Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1.

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4) if you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list

GomerPyle · May 28, 2013

So I can't find a lot of the users that are willing to read personal statements, and everybody else is "full". Can we update this list and is anybody else willing to read statements? I have an interesting read for ya'll! 😉

celkon · May 28, 2013

I actually have a residency personal statement I am looking for some readers for. You guys helped me a ton with my med school statement so I am back here 3 years later.

Lemme know, thanks 🙂

TheShaker · May 28, 2013

GomerPyle said:
So I can't find a lot of the users that are willing to read personal statements, and everybody else is "full". Can we update this list and is anybody else willing to read statements? I have an interesting read for ya'll! 😉

None of the posters have responded to me. 🙁

yaodawj · May 30, 2013

I was wondering how to contact and PM the readers.

RocknRhoLim · May 30, 2013

-i appreciated the feedback i had from readers on sdn for my last cycle, so i'm willing to give time back, as i'm much more relaxed now :laugh:

. Nontraditional student, will edit for content/grammar, 800 sat writing (though not a lit major), 5 interviews from 14 completed secondaries. Will also be honest with first impression. No cutting corners here. ~~back and accepting again! Currently will need about 1 week turnaround~~ No more from 5/26/2013. Currently floored with requests and will need about 1-2 weeks at least to flip them.

alltheabove - received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. ~~update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.~~ update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting (see current queue length) Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" 5/28: On PS 5 out of 18. I will update this every couple of days.

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks!

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RocknRhoLim · May 31, 2013

- received really positive feedback from all of my interviewers. Nontrad. Worked at a writing center for a year editing student papers/essays. Can edit for both content and grammar.

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. 4/2: Current backlog with personal statements and not accepting new requests. If you've already emailed me about a ps, i will try to provide feedback by the end of next week. Will update if available again.. 4/16: All caught up and accepting new requests again. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances. ~~update 5/15/13: Current turn around time 7-10 days. I do not accept requests from sdn members with 0 posts. Priority given to sdn members with higher post count and second edits.~~ update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting (see current queue length) Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" 5/31: On PS 14 out of 26. I will update this every couple of days.

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! 5/31 I have received 20 PS as of today so if you send me something now I might not get to it until next weekend.

mimelim · May 31, 2013

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances.update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" Click here to view mimelim's current queue

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! 5/31 I have received 20 PS as of today so if you send me something now I might not get to it until next weekend.

do not erase these instructions!
1) click "quote" on the most recent post.
2) add your sdn screen name, your credentials, and specific things you are willing to edit for (content only, grammar only, etc). do not post your email address.
3) delete the quote tags at both the top and the bottom.
4) if you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list

maybemed2013 · Jun 1, 2013

Sorry if I miss up your thread. But has anyone use Kaplan for their PS?

swimmergirl2010 · Jun 2, 2013

Is anyone available to please read my personal statement? Thanks.

blockboster55 · Jun 2, 2013

Is any available to to read my PS..

Durbic · Jun 2, 2013

I've got a few days of downtime if anyone wants me to read their personal statements. Just PM me and we'll make it happen.

Anathema · Jun 2, 2013

Durbic said:
I've got a few days of downtime if anyone wants me to read their personal statements. Just PM me and we'll make it happen.

Have you been accepted or applied yet. I'm skeptical of a pre-med member with a low post count, no offense.

kj8210 · Jun 2, 2013

Hey those of you guys that are accepting new PS (or have not mentioned that you aren't accepting) could you please delete some PMs so new people could message you? Thanks!

liem · Jun 3, 2013

Very helpful personal statement video from a recently accepted student.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLyImE_5KuU

SilverCat · Jun 3, 2013

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances.update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" Click here to view mimelim's current queue

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! 5/31 I have received 20 PS as of today so if you send me something now I might not get to it until next weekend.

SilverCat Incoming MS1 this year. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style, and structure.

do not erase these instructions!
1) click "quote" on the most recent post.
2) add your sdn screen name, your credentials, and specific things you are willing to edit for (content only, grammar only, etc). do not post your email address.
3) delete the quote tags at both the top and the bottom.
4) if you are unable to read any more personal statements, please come back and remove your name from the list

emirell · Jun 3, 2013

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances.update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" Click here to view mimelim's current queue

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! 5/31 I have received 20 PS as of today so if you send me something now I might not get to it until next weekend.

SilverCat Incoming MS1 this year. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style, and structure.

Emirell | Incoming MS1 this year. BA in English, edited college newspaper, non-traditional student/career changer. Got good feedback on PS, and wrote (and rewrote) numerous times. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style. If you PM me, I'll send you my email and will edit/track changes/make comments in Word. 6/3 In one day I received 15 PS's. I will work on them in the order received. Looking at a 1 week turnaround.

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anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances.update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" Click here to view mimelim's current queue

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! 5/31 I have received 20 PS as of today so if you send me something now I might not get to it until next weekend.

SilverCat Incoming MS1 this year. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style, and structure.

Emirell | Incoming MS1 this year. BA in English, edited college newspaper, non-traditional student/career changer. Got good feedback on PS, and wrote (and rewrote) numerous times. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style. If you PM me, I'll send you my email and will edit/track changes/make comments in Word. 6/3 In one day I received 15 PS's. I will work on them in the order received. Looking at a 1 week turnaround.

SnakeOilForSale Experienced English tutor with an English minor, I often write in my spare time, particularly creative writing. I can extensively and constructively critique your writing and highlight which area is in need of the most editing. Willing to look at grammar, style, and content.

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SilverCat · Jun 4, 2013

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances.update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" Click here to view mimelim's current queue

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! 5/31 I have received 20 PS as of today so if you send me something now I might not get to it until next weekend.

SilverCat Incoming MS1 this year. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style, and structure. As of 6/04, 7 PM EST, will not be accepting new PSs. Must edit the fifteen I have in my inbox now. Will post again when accepting new PSs.

Emirell | Incoming MS1 this year. BA in English, edited college newspaper, non-traditional student/career changer. Got good feedback on PS, and wrote (and rewrote) numerous times. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style. If you PM me, I'll send you my email and will edit/track changes/make comments in Word. 6/3 In one day I received 15 PS's. I will work on them in the order received. Looking at a 1 week turnaround.

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Meredith92 · Jun 5, 2013

If anyone needs their personal statement read quickly, I just worked with someone who did a great job making my essay read more smoothly and helped me focus on the concepts i want to elaborate on. PM me if you would like information about this professional editor, she is very reasonably priced and did a really great job with my essay. I dont want to post her website here because i dont want to advertise (i think its against SDN's policy), but i want to help out anyone who really needs someone else to look over their essay!

earf · Jun 5, 2013

anguisette - good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances.update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" Click here to view mimelim's current queue

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! 5/31 I have received 20 PS as of today so if you send me something now I might not get to it until next weekend.

SilverCat Incoming MS1 this year. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style, and structure. As of 6/04, 7 PM EST, will not be accepting new PSs. Must edit the fifteen I have in my inbox now. Will post again when accepting new PSs.

Emirell | Incoming MS1 this year. BA in English, edited college newspaper, non-traditional student/career changer. Got good feedback on PS, and wrote (and rewrote) numerous times. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style. If you PM me, I'll send you my email and will edit/track changes/make comments in Word. 6/3 In one day I received 15 PS's. I will work on them in the order received. Looking at a 1 week turnaround.

earf Accepting Incoming MS1 this year with multiple acceptances and 16 interviews (40% invitations/applied). Non-trad, econ disadvantaged, and low GPA (which meant I had to make up for it with a stellar PS). BA/BS double major in Bio & Psych with a minor in global health. Took 2 years of intensive writing classes and tutored students in those classes for one year. Willing to edit for content & grammar. I like what mimelim posted above and will copy: I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should earf be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?"

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- good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 5/25/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 7th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances.update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" Click here to view mimelim's current queue

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! UPDATE If you sent me a PS last week I am still working on it and will get it to you by Sunday. I will post again when I am caught up so if you sent me something this week just hold tight or send it to someone else on this list. Thanks 🙂

SilverCat Incoming MS1 this year. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style, and structure. As of 6/04, 7 PM EST, will not be accepting new PSs. Must edit the fifteen I have in my inbox now. Will post again when accepting new PSs.

Emirell | Incoming MS1 this year. BA in English, edited college newspaper, non-traditional student/career changer. Got good feedback on PS, and wrote (and rewrote) numerous times. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style. If you PM me, I'll send you my email and will edit/track changes/make comments in Word. 6/3 In one day I received 15 PS's. I will work on them in the order received. Looking at a 1 week turnaround.

earf Accepting Incoming MS1 this year with multiple acceptances and 16 interviews (40% invitations/applied). Non-trad, econ disadvantaged, and low GPA (which meant I had to make up for it with a stellar PS). BA/BS double major in Bio & Psych with a minor in global health. Took 2 years of intensive writing classes and tutored students in those classes for one year. Willing to edit for content & grammar. I like what mimelim posted above and will copy: I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should earf be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?"

sugarmouse · Jun 6, 2013

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NekoBeats · Jun 6, 2013

anguisette- good feedback on my ps from people who reviewed it and from interviewers. Edited it like 30 times (seriously). Non-trad. Will edit for general content/flow. I'll probably have a slow turnaround so don't expect immediate comments. Pm me with your concerns and what points you're trying to get across. flooded with requests and have a backlog again. Not accepting new requests until caught up. If i've already reviewed your ps, i will accept new drafts.

sevenmints current senior med student. Extensive ps reading/revising/writing experience. An update -- have looked at about ~10 statements this last 2-3 weeks. Continuing to be extremely straightforward and tough (but not malicious) with feedback. Overwhelmingly positive feedback on help given. Current wait time is 1-2 weeks.

oogieboogie non-trad. Willing to read for content/grammar/spelling/style.

doctorwho101 love to edit (editor of two high school newspapers, writing intensive double major + honors in humanities & social science majors at top 10 university, writing center, etc) and got good reviews on the essays in my application at interviews. I am open to whatever kind of editing, whether you need general comments on the content or nit-picky notes on the grammar--i take editing very seriously and will give a lot of feedback if it's called for. I have a lot of free time at work so i can generally work through statements and multiple drafts pretty quickly. Feel free to pm me! 5/13 unfortunately, i have to temporarily remove myself from the list. I managed to injure my hand and typing is a bit difficult. I will do my best to work through my backlog in the meantime and hope to re-add myself at a later date. Cheers!

gobriightly will read for content/grammar/style. Successful cycle (13+ interview offers, multiple acceptances) as a md/phd applicant. I received positive feedback from multiple interviewers about my personal statement. I have extensive experience editing since high school and have edited ps for summer programs every year. Also willing to read research and md/phd motivation statements for applicants as well. I used this service last year and found the help to be invaluable! Feel free to pm me! currently about a 3-4 week backlog... You can still pm but i won't be able to provide fast turn arounds

wavves i did this in 2011 and loved it, so i'm back to help some more. Bio/french major, writer/editor-in-chief for campus magazine, librarian, mcat tutor for verbal/writing sections, snappy dresser. Every interviewer stressed how much they loved my ps, and it was likely the reason i was invited to 11 schools. Will help with grammar, spelling, content, and flow/transitions. Please pm me before sending me your statement, though- it'll make it easier for me to manage the millions of requests i'll get. Also mention if you want me to focus on/help you with something specific, along with a band you think i should check out (i need a new summertime playlist).

latebutterflu: was an english major in college with a lot of focus on writing. Got excellent feedback on personal statement. Will be matriculating to an mstp this summer, so i'm willing to give feedback on the md/phd specific essays as well (although i might not be familiar with your specific research area). I love writing/reading/editing and will comment on content, flow, grammar, and anything specific you request. Quick turnaround (1-3 days) on weekdays. Pm me (and tell me your favorite book!), i'd be happy to help however i can.

energydrink - ~~incoming ms1. Had a very low gpa (<3.0) but strong turn-around (orm). I'm not the best reader, but i'll give it a good read and general feedback.~~no longer taking requests until i clear out my current queue

citarre - no longer taking requests since i will be leaving for a trip soon. Trying to finish all remaining requests before i leave. I will not be back until mid-june. My apologies and happy writing!

penndippody -no longer taking requests
dingo mango - not taking any more personal statements for now except for edits. Apologies to those who are still waiting. Please send me updated essays if you have them and i will edit in the order that i received your original essay. Thanks!! 😍

dpan4 - incoming ms1 at a top 10. Md/phd candidate. International student. Majored in engineering for undergrad, but also did some creative writing. Can read both md as well as md/phd statements. Much better at content than grammar unfortunately.

NekoBeats - Matriculating this summer. Non-trad. Took honors creative writing, English, and composition-heavy courses for fun in undergrad and received high grades (at least an A). I love writing, and gave peers critiques on their papers/essays during both undergraduate and graduate school. Will read for content, flow, and grammar. Have previously read completed applications and personal statements. Be warned: If you send me your stuff, I will not sugar coat things 😉 I will be honest, but not mean. Also, do not ask me to send you my PS!! If interested in receiving feedback, shoot me a PM! I edit PS's on a rolling basis (better get used to that 🙄). As of 6/6/13: Still completely booked, currently not accepting any more new drafts. However, if I have already read your PS, I will still give you feedback on updated versions. And for those of you waiting on your drafts, I apologize for the delay. I'm trying to get through them as fast as I can! Please check your email and this thread for updates. Currently reviewing drafts received on May 15th

freesia88 - journalism and mass comm major, english minor. Will edit content, flow and grammar. I will be mean and you will like it. :naughty:

Kiddin' i can handle just one person at a time right now since i have stuff going on. Be glad to help all the same.taken for the moment.

woland - non-traditional, foreign-born, incoming student for this fall. (finally, former) lawyer, but chose to follow the call of the heart. I will read for content/style, but will leave grammar to native english speakers. Edited many personal statements for pre-meds with successful interview/admission records. My own record: 27/30 invites with many acceptances.update 5/26/2013: Temporarily closed to new submissions due to cross-country move. I will continue working with second edits and will complete already submitted first reads.

altruistss: Incoming non-traditional medical student with seven years of research experience. Been a wyzant tutor for a while and recently completed a course in expository writing.. I have been helped last year by the forum when i was drafting my ps and am here to give back to the pre-med community. i can edit with style and forceful use of language. I am flooded with requests. You can send me your ps but i might take longer to send my comments but i will send them eventually

smarts1: Biology major in undergrad, but have extensive writing experiences (journalist for state newspaper and school newspaper). I love editing and giving feedback on writing. Will read for content and flow. Just finished my ps and will be applying this cycle, and so i'm willing to help anyone who needs an extra pair of eyes to look over their personal statement. am flooded with requests for the time being. Will remove this when ready to take personal statements again. People who have sent me ps requests/sent me their personal statements will get feedback.

camy99: English minor with an emphasis in creative writing. I love to write and read, and as non-braggingly as i can say this: I've been told i'm great at it. i am a harsh critic. ex. I will fix right down to your semicolons! But it's because i genuinely care. I will probably usually wait until the weekend to send feedback if i start to get a lot, but in general i'll try to get to them asap. Class of 2017er 🙂 closed (probably by monday). Do not message me until further notice, please.

clued: Incoming m1, cell bio major, a bit of a non-trad, GLBTQ background, received great feedback on my personal statement from faculty/peers/interviewers. Excelled in undergraduate writing courses. I'll help with content, structure, tone, and grammar. I've helped edit my friends' statements but it is my first time on here. I can be a little picky and direct so i hope you are okay with that! As of 5/25: I am booked! I will get through what I have received so far as quickly as possible before I take on others. Look out for another update.

mimelim:Accepting Vascular Surgery resident. Former student medical school admissions committee member. Extensive research and education background. I will not edit your grammar or typos unless they are major issues, in which case I will simply point it out. I will give feedback on content and structure. I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts or anyone with a new thread to reply ratio higher than 0.1. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should mimelim be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?" Click here to view mimelim's current queue

Rocknrholim Hello there! I am a non trad, urm, and incoming MS1. I received a lot of praise for my personal statement from many readers. I was a social science major and received awards for my essays including my honors B.A. thesis. I can help with structure, theme, tone, and content, and with grammer/spelling if you request it. I will also be very blunt in my criticism, but you are of course free to not make the changes I suggest. Thanks! UPDATE If you sent me a PS last week I am still working on it and will get it to you by Sunday. I will post again when I am caught up so if you sent me something this week just hold tight or send it to someone else on this list. Thanks 🙂

SilverCat Incoming MS1 this year. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style, and structure. As of 6/04, 7 PM EST, will not be accepting new PSs. Must edit the fifteen I have in my inbox now. Will post again when accepting new PSs.

Emirell | Incoming MS1 this year. BA in English, edited college newspaper, non-traditional student/career changer. Got good feedback on PS, and wrote (and rewrote) numerous times. Willing to edit for content, grammar, style. If you PM me, I'll send you my email and will edit/track changes/make comments in Word. 6/3 In one day I received 15 PS's. I will work on them in the order received. Looking at a 1 week turnaround.

earf Accepting Incoming MS1 this year with multiple acceptances and 16 interviews (40% invitations/applied). Non-trad, econ disadvantaged, and low GPA (which meant I had to make up for it with a stellar PS). BA/BS double major in Bio & Psych with a minor in global health. Took 2 years of intensive writing classes and tutored students in those classes for one year. Willing to edit for content & grammar. I like what mimelim posted above and will copy: I will not review any PS by members with less than 50 posts. If it says, "Accepting" next to my name, send your PS by SDN PM to me along with a sentence or two answering the question, "What should earf be thinking when he finishes reading my PS?"

surely · Jun 6, 2013

Just a reminder: SDN has an inbox size limit. When this limit is reached, no more PMs can be sent to you! Take time to clear out your inbox if you want to remain active on the readers list. I've gotten bounce-back messages stating that dpan4, wavves, and latebutterflu have inboxes at capacity.

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