secondary essay

My pre-med office has said that if a secondary does not otherwise have a "why our school?" question, you should use the "anything else you'd like to add?" question to address that...I'm not sure if I buy this, however. What're your guys' thoughts on this?

Do a lot of people actually use secondary editing services? I feel like I'm burning through my savings, but as a reapplicant I really don't want to skimp out on an secondary essay editing service if it's helpful. I'm from Canada, where there are no secondary essays and only a handful of my...

The UCSD School of Medicine prefers applicants with extensive research experience. If you have not described your research experience in your personal statement, include a description in the secondary application’s autobiographical essay. They offer a PRIME Heq Program with training in treating...

Thomas Jefferson Medical College is located in Philadelphia and prides itself on educating physicians who will provide integrated community healthcare. For example, one of their unique programs focuses on providing physicians for rural areas. The new curriculum integrates basic sciences with...

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Hey all! For the dreaded "what's your passion" essay, do you think it's a good idea for me to write about nail artistry (painting unique designs on nails)? I don't want to go with something cliche like volunteering, and nail art is honestly one of the only things that I really enjoying doing...

This medical school is looking for student leaders from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, thrive in team settings, and find solutions to complex issues. In this secondary application, I recommend focusing on what makes you a unique applicant – your love of...

I'm planning on going to medical school to become a plastic surgeon. Some of the surgeries I want to perform are chest masculinization surgery, breast augmentation, facial feminization surgery, and facial masculinization surgery as I want to help transgender people feel more comfortable in their...

According to the U.S. News and World Report, UCDSOM is ranked #37 for primary care and #47 for research. This medical school campus is unique in that they have seven student-run clinics: Paul Hom Asian Clinic, Clinica Tepati, Imani Clinic, Shifa Clinic, Joan Viteri Memorial Clinic, Bayanihan...

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Temple University has several campus locations in Pennsylvania. The school emphasizes hands-on, collaborative learning, community service, and the intersection between research and clinical care. It is one of the top ranked research-oriented schools. Temple also features a “simulation center”...

Hello!! I am struggling with what to write for my proudest accomplishment: 1) my MCAT score 2) Graduating Summa Cum Laude 3) My upcoming marriage 4) A bodybuilding competition that I won after months of training I feel that 1 and 2 are generic and will not help me stand out. But I worry about...

Ranked in the top ten for research, Yale School of Medicine requires that each student complete a thesis, based on their own research interests, to graduate. For this purpose, the first two years of the curriculum are flexible and student-directed. Based on the school’s goals as well as their...

Quick reminder! We’re hosting our annual, 1-hour webinar, Secondary Application Strategies for Essays That Score Interviews, on Wednesday, July 20th at 5pm PT/8pm ET. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to highlight your competitive...

Make sure your secondary writing time is uninterrupted. First and foremost, congratulations on having pummeled through the past few years as a premed, beasting the MCAT, shadowing in hospitals, doing research, volunteering about a bagillion hours, and successfully submitting your primary...

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Take your time and do your best. Since the number of secondary applications that you receive can be overwhelming, you may be tempted to take a few shortcuts. Some shortcuts are warranted while others are just too risky to consider using. To ensure that you are one of the “lucky” few who receive...

Just a quick reminder that our webinar on secondary essay strategies, Secondary Application Strategies for Essays That Score Interviews, will air live next Wednesday. There’s still time to register – sign up today! Who: Med school applicants who want a leg up on their secondaries When...

Long-time lurker but first-time poster here. I was hoping to get some feedback about an idea for my diversity essay. I'm not part of any UR group, come from a middle-class background, parents are immigrants from Asia, I'm heterosexual, etc. so no potentials on that front. Other potentially...

Think your photography skills aren't important? Think again! Many medical schools include an “optional” essay in their secondary applications. Obviously, this “optional” essay is not required. The essay prompt sometimes emphasizes this point. Often, it will include the stipulation that you...

Hello all, I recently have been inundated with secondary applications and I have quick question. I have come across various essays that ask me to explain a challenging experience and how I overcame it. I have went through an illness during my sophomore year of undergrad that hurt my grades...

Revise, revise, revise! As you start to work on your secondaries, one of the things that will become clearer and clearer is that you’re working within some VERY tight character limits! How can you build on the character-count-wizardry you got going during your primary app? We have some tips...

Please don't quote if possible. Just edited this down a bit but I'd still like to protect my anonymity. Also sorry for the millionth post of this kind, but I didn't want to stick my personal story into someone else's thread and my story is pretty specific to me. So I won't be applying until...

Hey all Just got my secondary from Geisel today (pre-verification!) and of course, the first thing I did was peruse SDN for tips, and found that they really like non-trad / quirky students. I need help with my "additional info" essay. I'm currently an international student, undergrad at a...

Hello everyone, I've heard differing opinions on whether it's appropriate or not to write about pre-adolescence/adult events for your adversity essay? I understand to stay away from early-childhood events. But what about childhood and onwards? [examples removed to remain anon] Edit: Consensus...

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I will be out of the country from July 3-July 19th without electricity or access to my email. My application was verified June 8th. Will this mess up my timeline of applying early if I am unable to submit or write secondaries during this time? When do secondaries typically arrive?

So I'm perusing through the supplemental applications of the schools for which I've submitted my primary and I notice a lot of questions that I very clearly and specifically addressed in my work/activities. For example, I'm working on one supplemental that asks: " Are you currently volunteering...

Hi all, I'm planning out my secondaries and I know that one of the common questions is concerning the biggest challenge you have faced. In high school I was raped and struggled for years to come to terms with the trauma that occurred to me. I sought out therapy, got an emotional support dog...