personal statement

  1. ConantheWiseguy

    Personal statement job info not on CV

    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...
  2. AdenineThomasPhosphate

    Review my Personal Statement?

    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...
  3. M

    Personal Statement

    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...
  4. R

    Services and support for the residency personal statement?

    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...
  5. NaDaniel

    Personal Statement Review

    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...
  6. S

    Personal Statement Length

    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 :)
  7. collectedgp

    Personal statement help!

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  8. J

    personal statement help

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

    Medical 4 Don’ts for Your Residency Personal Statements

    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...
  10. H

    Fail on personal statement

    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?
  11. blessings7

    Please read my personal statement?

    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...
  12. M

    Personal Statement Feedback

    Hello all, I know that this is quite early for personal statement feedback from someone applying next cycle but I wrote it to give it to my LOR writers. Figured might as well use some feedback and what you guys get out of it as well. Would anyone be willing to read my personal statement...
  13. MBADentalLegend

    Personal Statement help

    Almost finished with my personal statement and would love to have some of the members read it and let me know their thoughts. I'm a non-traditional applicant with my Master of Medical Sciences and MBA. I've been in technical sales the past 3 years. Also have 6 years of biomedical research with...
  14. G

    Help editing residency personal statement

    Anyone willing to read my personal statement and provide some comments?
  15. Doctorordietrying

    Show Don't Tell Personal Statement

    I'm struggling to see where I keep telling rather than showing. Aside from family, two readers have told me that my personal statement is not showing enough. I was advised to make my essay warmer and more telling of my character. If anyone wants to read my essay and tell me where I am lacking...
  16. R

    Personal Statement - Addressing Old Coursework

    I'm reapplying MD and DO after working for some years as a research assistant (LM ~70). I think I've had some substantial improvements in my volunteer work and in terms of publications. However, some of my coursework is beginning to get a little old... (5+ years) which is worrisome. I feel that...
  17. Babbitt4MVP

    Do admissions staff read personal statements prior to secondaries?

    I want to mention an element of my PS in one of my secondaries without repeating the entire story. My phrasing will different if I assume the reader already knows what I am talking about rather than if they are hearing about this for the first time.
  18. therapist2be

    General Admissions & OTCAS Using a paid service for personal statement editing

    Hi all! I know I ask a lot of questions regarding the personal statement, but I finally finished it a few weeks back. I'm having difficulty, however with getting it reviewed. I want to make sure it's perfect but so far I only have a close friend who will review it, which I'm still waiting on. I...
  19. DrJurassic

    Anyone willing to read a PS?

    I'm reapplying this cycle and trying to submit my primary in the next couple days. I know I'm asking pretty late but is there anyone that would be able to go over my PS with me?
  20. P

    Personal Statement?

    Hi Everyone, I am planning on applying to the 2017-2018 cycle. I really would like to have everything ready to go by the end of August/Mid September so that I can a jump start on interviews before things get very hectic. I have had people read over my personal statement including professors...
  21. D

    Personal Statement Help

    Hey guys, new to SDN, not really sure how these threads or anything work, but I'm looking for someone who has (preferably, extensive) experience with personal statements to help me tear mine apart. I'm on my 5th draft and I need a new set of eyes. I feel like it's almost there, but not quiteee...
  22. collectedgp

    Anyone willing to share their Personal statement?

    Hello all, This is my 2rd time applying and I am struggling to write my personal statement. I was wondering if someone can share their PS so I can get an idea of how other PS look like.
  23. Babbitt4MVP

    What do admissions staff think of catchy essay hooks?

    Especially on shorter secondaries. Do you guys like them? Or do you often end up rolling your eyes at them? I sort of just want to get straight to the point with my secondaries, but I get that may not be super engaging or enjoyable to read.
  24. K

    Personal Statement for Optometry School

    I was wondering if anyone would like to read my personal statement and give me feedback? I feel like I'm a little stuck and any feedback would definitely be appreciated!!
  25. O

    Personal Statement

    Hi Everyone, I am very new to SDN. Is there anyone willing to read my personal statement and provide some honest feed back? I am willing to do the same, if anyone is interested. Thanks!
  26. rawrsy

    MD Personal statement resources

    Hey all -- am looking for some useful resources for writing a med school personal statement. Be it online, in a book or even just some personal insight/advice from your own experiences. Radiology residency is the goal, but will need to prep 2 versions at least -- one radiology-focused and one...
  27. tangmello

    PS Edit Trade?

    Anyone looking to edit their PS too? I'll help edit yours if you help edit mine!
  28. P

    Personal Statement

    Hi everyone, I have gone through a few edits on my personal statement based of some of my advisors/mentors. I was hoping someone might take a look to see if there is anything I could improve on or polish up! I will be happy to read others as well!
  29. bdavis23

    Anybody willing to provide feedback on my personal statement?

    Hey! I happy to go over your personal statement, if you would go over mine. Send me a private message and we can set something up!
  30. M

    Personal Statement Typo

    So in my PS, I had written "I am confident that my with my work ethic I will bring nothing but positivity....." and submitted. I had four different people look over it and I guess nobody caught it. I've spoken to many people and they've told me not to worry about it. Is this a concern?
  31. Dentin Tubules

    Personal Statement Editing and Proofreading

    Application season is in full swing! Don't let your personal statement be the only factor that's holding you back! I am offering editing and proofreading services for those that are applying to health professional schools, summer programs, masters programs and post baccalaureate programs. I...
  32. D

    AMCAS PS formatting error - block of text

    So I'm trying not to panic... But I submitted my AMCAS and only included one "return", rather than two, between each paragraph. When printing the PDF, there was a small gap between paragraphs which makes it readable, so I figured that approach was fine. But the plain text makes it one block of...
  33. M

    Personal statement help

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  34. usma.consulting

    US Medical Admissions Consulting & Personal Statement Editing Services

    SITE LINK: Home US Medical Admissions Consulting (USMA) is offering its services for the 2017-2018 Application Cycle. USMA is a New York based consultancy offering its expert editing services to applicants seeking admission to a variety of health care programs. The greatest portion of our...
  35. M

    Reapplicant personal statement

    I applied in 2015 and was rejected. After that I started a masters program in biomedical sciences , I wanted to know if it is in my favor to say I wasn't accepted on my personal statement, and that as a result of not getting in I went for my masters?! since I have already talked about the...
  36. therapist2be

    General Admissions & OTCAS Anyone willing to review my Personal Statement?

    Hi! The application cycle is coming up and it finally my turn to apply! I just finished my personal statement but I need someone to review it to make sure it sounds right. I am no longer a student at my university that I graduated from so I can no longer use their career services office for...
  37. L

    Can someone read by PS?

    If anyone is willing to read/edit please let me know. I have contacted people from a thread someone created but no one has responded (so sorry for the extra post!). Two of my friends and a doctor I know have read/edited so far. I'm on draft 2 and would appreciate another opinion. Thanks!
  38. jarjar16

    MD Best Residency Personal Statement Writing and Editing Services?

    Wanted opinions and a poll that were more up to date (2017) Writing a unique personal statement is one of the milestones toward getting a match. This task can be specially challenging for IMGs who might not have a great English language skills or even if they have they may still don't know...
  39. T

    Personal Statement Reader Help Please!

    Hi everyone, I've been checking the personal statement reader list and it seems like almost every volunteer is getting backed up. Would anyone be willing to read over my personal statement and give some feedback about its strengths and possible ways to improve? Thanks in advance.
  40. UnchartedWaffle94

    PS readers please

    Halloooo dear SDN! Are there readers out there willing to read over my personal statement? I would like a variety of audiences to read it, please and thank you! Also, if you'd like me to peer review a PS/secondary/short essay in return, I'd be more than happy to do so.
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