personal statement

First off, disclaimer: I'm a undergraduate senior (not ADCOM, yet, maybe in 20 years when I get my first real job) who has been successful applying into MSTP programs this cycle. The MSTP application includes three essays, one of which is the Personal Statement (PS). I believe (repeat: I...

Hi! I just graduated in December 2017 with a B.S. in biology, B.A. in Spanish, and a minor in chemistry. My overall GPA is a 3.33 and my science GPA is a 3.04. I have an interesting trend because I started out okay my freshman year (3.5ish). My sophomore year I was sexually assaulted, which as...

As a pre-med student applying for this upcoming year, I've done some looking around at what makes a good personal statement. One of the things I remember seeing was identifying the type of population you want to serve, rural or urban. If true, what are some ways you've heard students inject this...

I am starting to write my personal statement which and im having trouble with what I should include. My gpa is low at 3.0 and after graduating this semester it should be 3.1. I know that grad schools are looking for hardships in your personal statement and I dont have any. I haven't had an...

So, in the personal statement, I'm wondering whether admission committees would want me to include the identifying details of my experiences. For instance, I worked at CVS pharmacy as a technician for about a year. Would they prefer: "I worked as a pharmacy technician for a year at CVS...

Let me know if you would like to evaluate my personal statement, and I'll message it to you. Thanks in advance, and please be truthful and critical.

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Has anyone wrote a part of their personal statement about their experience tutoring students? If so, how did you express this idea as a way to answer "Why medicine?", instead of "Helping people are good traits as a doctor"? Thank you! I am just trying to look for ideas and inspiration, so...

I've scanned most of the reader threads and couldn't find someone who is currently available. I was just wondering if someone would be able to read a very rough draft of my personal statement for medical school. I'm having trouble figuring out what I should write and whether it even works...

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Hi everyone! I'm a freshman in college that has had some research experience in the past and need some help with my REU and other MD/PhD summer program personal statements. Please let me know if you can help me out and give me constructive criticism/editing advice because I'm around 300 words...

Hello all, I am looking to submit my personal statement within the next few days. I was wondering how long everyones personal statement was. Mine was a little over 3 pages. I was also wondering if anyone wrote about reasonings for low gpas at any point in their academic career. I stayed away...

Hi everyone, I am now drafting some ideas for my PS and would appreciate any comment/advice/thought. I applied for MD programs in 2015 but did not get in :( When I look back at my application, I notice that the weakest link is my PS. For my previous pS, I wrote about how I felt vulnerable when...

Hi all! Question about personal statement: I have been dancing on and off since I was about six, and have even competed a little in high school. In college, I'm currently on 4 dance teams and am the president of two of them. I haven't experienced any injuries, or anything that would allow me to...

Hey everyone! I was planning on taking my DAT at the end of my winter break and I was hoping to be granted with a fee waiver by the ADA. Part of the application is to make a personal statement. This is what is says... "In 750 characters or less please provide a personal statement detailing...

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I am working on the first draft of my PS for the upcoming application cycle. One topic that I am unsure about including is the personal/family matters that impacted my college life. TL;DR version, I take care of my uncle because he had a leg amputated. In one semester, my husband lost his job...

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I am currently applying to clinical psychology PhD programs. I have been working on my personal statement and somewhat unsure how to approach the community college issue. I am an non-traditional student. I started college at 15 because I had already completed my high school education, plus some...

Hi Guys! I have finally made a draft for my statement that I don't absolutely despise, but it still needs work. It's definitely too long (about 4 pages double spaced) Anyways, I would greatly appreciate it if anyone would be willing to review it for me. I am hoping to submit it by this Friday...

Hi everyone! Just getting a head start on my personal statements and was wondering if these count as public health related experience...or if I can kind of spin them to relate haha: 1. Volunteering at a clinic emerg room - speaking to those in minor treatment realizing how easily preventable...

Hey there guys! This is the first year I am applying through OTCAS. I am wondering if anyone has any comments about the format/length for the personal statement? Also, if our school asks for letters of recommendation, then the evaluations under the supplemental portion of the application is...

Hi everyone! So I need help. I Need someone who would be willing to look at and edit my personal statement for SMP programs. Any feedback at all is welcome.

Hello, I am working on applying to Ph.D Counseling Psychology programs, and I'm struggling with my personal statement. I don't know how "personal" I should make it. A huge life event that greatly shaped my overall character and made me the wise, loving person I am today was a heroin drug...

Hello. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to review my personal statement. I am currently (re)drafting and I fear I may be (over)story telling. Thank you.

Just about every graduate program requires a personal statement as part of the application. A personal statement can be daunting. Unless you keep a daily journal or diary log (hey, this does not include social media updates), writing a full essay about your life is unexpectedly challenging...

My understanding is that I can use my Radiation Oncology-specific personal statement in my IM Preliminary year applications; i.e., there is no need to write an entirely separate personal statement just for my IM intern year. Nevertheless, I spoke with a resident today who recommended at least...

Hey guys. Long-time lurker but posting for the first time - I really appreciate the help! I'm an allopathic medical student applying for IM with a good Step 1/very good clinical grades/two extremely strong LORs uploaded and hopefully a strong chairman letter coming soon. I've been seriously...

In my personal statement I talk (briefly, like 2-3 sentences) about a job I held in undergrad. I didn't include the job under ERAS's Work experience bc it just seemed like resume padding. However, I do think it adds a necessary wrinkle to my statement. Can anyone think of why this might be a...

I will be applying to Medical School this Spring, but I prepared this one for the application of my University's Pre-Health Advisory Committee. I am applying to it as a alumnus. This is my first go at one, and will certainly revise it to nauseam/ write new ones for the real Medical School...

Hi there, So I've written a few drafts on my PS and so far, and the people I showed were less than impressed (their honesty is greatly appreciated tho!). I was wondering if someone wouldn't mind taking a look at it letting me know if they think its salvageable or if they have any other...

Hello, First post. I noticed that there is an excellent network of volunteer reviewers on SDN that are available for advices concerning the personal statement for med school application. However, does a similar gathering exist for the ERAS residency personal statement? I am currently about to...

Hello all, With the exception of my personal statement- my application for 2018 is ready to submit. I was hoping to get a few more eyes on my personal statement before completing my application as it has been quite some time since I have had to write anything such as this. I am a nontraditional...

Hey everyone! I'm just wondering how many characters all of your personal statements are. Mine is about 3500 characters and I am wondering if that is too short or not. Thanks :)

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Hi Would any DPT students or those who completed their application read over my personal statement and give some opinions? Thank you

The ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) opened back in June, and September is right around the corner, so it’s time to get cracking on those 2018 match residency essays! Your personal statement is a vital part of your residency application: it provides you with an opportunity to...

I failed the USMLE step 1 in 2012. I passed this year with 228. Should I address the failure in my personal statement? Or should i just wait and see if they ask me about it on interviews?

Hello, I have gone through the 2017-2018 AMCAS application cycle thread and have seen that there aren't any available readers. I have my personal statement ready. Is anyone willing to read it and give me thorough feedback with constructive criticism? I promise I won't feel some type of way lol...