personal statement

This thread is for this year's applicants (for the class of 2020) 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!! Link to last years Personal Statement Reader thread...

Paint a picture that truly depicts the creative workings of your mind. One of most important pieces of advice I can give you regarding your personal statements and application essays is this: Show, don’t tell. Here are three tips to help you achieve this must-have writing goal: 1. Show the...

Dear SDN. First I'd like to take the time to thank everyone who's taking the time to read this. I really appreciate it. Before I ask my question. I'd like to give a very quick summary of my current situation. [Current Situation/Standing] I'm graduating with a BBA (Bachelors of business...

I observed an older doctor doing procedures many times while in the ER but didn't really know him well enough to use his real name in my personal statement. So I gave him a pseudonym when I talk about one of my experiences there. Most people that I've showed my PS to didn't comment on it but a...

I've seen a lot of people here talk about under represented students or students with a compelling story have a higher chance at some schools. Is this more or less true? For the story, what if its fairly personal but important? Like grew up broke, had to work for everything, had parent...

Hello all! I know there is a thread for this that pops up every year, but one of my professors wants to read my personal statement before writing one of my letters of recommendation. This professor knows me very well (I was in her office hours all the time nerding out about things) so I was a...

Hello everyone, I am currently writing my personal letter and would like to know if you guys think these accomplishments are worthy of being present in my application (these are broad topics and they would of course be elaborated on): - Started a business in college with $500.00...

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This question has not been asked since 2010, according to my search. So I am asking again. What exactly is the Personal Statement prompt and length limit? I am afraid to ask my Premed Advisor because I am already late on submitting my first full draft. I am applying for entry in Fall of 2017.

Hey guys !! Do you guys have any advice on writing a personal statement? I don't have any sad/depressing medical event that made me want to become a doctor. I also don't have any research experience, so I can't write about that. For me, being a doctor is something I have always wanted, there was...

Hi all, I'll be applying this June and I'm in the process of getting my transcripts, personal statement, LORs sent to the pre-med committee/panel at my college. I graduated last May. I'll have 3 LORs coming from my undergrad (2 science, 1 non-science) in addition to 2 LORs from PIs (who are...

In order to understand where I am coming from with this, I need to explain a little.... Growing up, it was very clear to me that my mother had some form of anxiety ordepression. She would get angry over the littlest of things. My brother also struggled in high school with Asperger's syndrome...

My personal statement is 2 pages and I am mailing it in. I was wondering should I put a header and what should it look like? Page numbers so they don't lose my statement? Here's a picture of the formatting I have so far: http://oi63.tinypic.com/2ut6zyb.jpg Thanks.

Walking through memory lane will help you present your story. In preparing to write your applications essays and to interview for medical school, it’s an excellent idea to get started early by examining the personal traits and themes that continually appear in your life. For example, do you...

READ THE WHOLE OP BEFORE YOU POST. PLEASE. PLEASE? PLEASE. THANKS. :):):) === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === === This thread is for this year's applicants (for the class of 2021) who are beginning to work on their personal statements. If you're...

Don't just copy and paste (no matter how similar the questions are)! You’re applying to six different schools and each one requires 2-7 essays/personal statements which equals…a whole lot of writing. PROBLEM: How can you draft so many essays and still maintain a fresh and original voice in...

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Hi guys, I know that it only takes a couple of days for processing any other additional applications after you have already been verified. So I submitted my application and personal statement(PS) with only one job shadowing experience to ICO ( probably won't be attending) about a week ago just...

I have a few different things I could emphasize. Each one would be great to include, but none of them are strong enough to stand alone. I'm having trouble connecting the ideas. I'll lay out the facts, no intention of tooting my own horn, just want some guidance! And I'm not at all asking...

Hey everyone! I recently graduated from a US allopathic school and I have experience being an interviewer and adcom member. I have worked with MD and DO applicants and offer many services from editing and revising personal statements and secondary essays to interview prep and anything else you...

Hi! I will be applying in June of 2016. My goal for Christmas break is to get myself organized to make it all as painless as possible come June, amidst school and work. Ha. Any advice on writing a personal statement? I am a dental hygienist (5 years post school) who has worked private practice...

While listening to a podcast, I started thinking about the essential components of a strong personal statement, statement of purpose, or MBA goals essay. Basically, the adcoms want a map of where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re going for the statement of purpose and the goals essay...

Hello! I'm applying this cycle, and I'm looking for someone in optometry school or in the field to give me feedback on my personal statement. It's my second draft. I'm finished with all of optomcas except the personal statement. Thank you!!

My EC's so far include: phlebotomy certification/experience volunteering with IVHQ -medical/healthcare in Bali (2 weeks) DO shadowing Student Networking Team Coordinator for The National Society of Leadership and Success JSU chapter Community Service Committee Head for The NSLS JSU chapter...

In the spring of 2014, I started the BSN program at my university. I completed one semester unsuccessfully, with my final grades being pharmacology-B, assessment-B,nursing fundamentals-C. I did not enjoy nursing school for several reasons. 1) I never wanted to be a nurse.. I chose nursing...

[I am new to posting on forums.] I finished my final draft of my PharmCAS personal essay and would like some peer review. How this work? :)

Hello all, This is my first ever post on here. I am working on my personal statement, and just took a look at the actual application on AAMC. Question: Since there is room to write about work/extracurriculars on the app, should I even include them on the PS? Background: I was a Navy Corpsman...

Hi all ! So I'm beginning to get ready to apply to medical school hopefully in the next application cycle. I want to start writing my personal statement. The only issue is that I am discouraged because all the sample personal statements are surrounded by very big (very dramatic) events. It's...

Would it be cheesy to write about an intense code that I was involved in several years ago in the ER in which an infant patient survived against all odds, after being down for a long time? I personally think it was a really defining moment for me, but I'm afraid of how ADCOMs might view it...

Hello, I'm currently applying for MD and DO programs and I'm looking for someone to read and critique my PS. Please either comment below or shoot me a message and I can send you my PS along with a short blurb on my current stats. Thanks!

Hello, I'm currently applying for MD and DO programs and I'm looking for someone to read and critique my PS. Please either comment below or shoot me a message and I can send you my PS along with a short blurb on my current stats. Thanks!

Always be honest (admissions committees can smell exaggeration from a mile away!). The personal statement is a terrific opportunity to share with admissions committees an interesting and unique aspect of your life. How much should you tell, and how much is too much? When I applied to college...

Hey guys, I want to ask for an advice. I have my personal statement ready, but hesitate to send it (to SUNY). I wrote why optometry mentioning that I want to give back to community after I received so much help coming here as an immigrant. I showed examples of how I already did by volunteering...

Hi everyone. I am looking to submit my pharmcas application by the end of the week. I would greatly appreciate it if my personal statement can be reviewed by some of you. I don't have much experience writing them and I want to make sure my essay is solid. Thank You All!!!

Hello everyone, I just finished my personal statement and I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to proofread it for me?... Please

Hey guys, I've spoken to some people that are applying this year (we are all IMGs) and some of them were telling me that it is important to tailor you PS to that specific program and/or state. Given that I am applying to over 100+ programs this would require a pretty big time commitment...