secondary essays

Answering Optional Questions: There are two optional secondary questions that are common to most applications, one that you can always answer and one that you should only answer if it is appropriate. Let us explain the second. Have you experienced any hardships? If you have experienced...

Answering Optional Questions: There are two optional secondary questions that are common to most applications, one that you can always answer and one that you should only answer if it is appropriate. Let us explain the first. "Is there anything else we should know about your candidacy?" If you...

Our clients are bright, accomplished people—who make these mistakes all the time. Here's what to avoid in your writing. Trying to include everything. You *cannot* fit every pivotal experience you've ever had into your essay—and hey, that's why you have Work and Activities. Stick to one or two...

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Despite what you may think, med schools don’t expect you to be perfect. Everyone has had a “failure” they’ve overcome. So for this Secondary Essay prompt, you might feel a bit vulnerable—good. To get a little Brené Brown: Vulnerability leads to bravery. Look at this essay as an opportunity to...

It’s easy to want to kick back and celebrate once you finish your Personal Statement and Work and Activities section. And you definitely should! But don’t let this sense of relief stop your application momentum. Get started now on your Secondary Essays by drafting responses to recurrent themes...

Throughout your medical school primary and secondary applications, you will want to highlight the following skills and qualities. Leadership. This is a key quality that separates physicians from other members of a healthcare provider team. Throughout your application, you will want to showcase...

While the MCAT is typically the first concern of a prospective medical student and an important component of the medical school admissions process, there are other factors—competencies in interpersonal communication and professional behavior—that can be a much better predictor of an applicant’s...

In case you missed it – or if you’d like to review – How to Create Successful Secondary Applications is now available for on-demand viewing! In just one hour, you’ll learn what you need to create effective secondary applications. For 25 years, Accepted has helped applicants gain acceptance...