megaman1xI might be of some help to you guys who are in the process of applying. I just found out last week that I got accepted into medical school and I will be starting my first year of med in August, 2006.
I would definately love to read your guy's personal statements. I get really bored at work sometimes and I wouldn't mind readin these to help pass the time.
Some background info about myself:
I have completed a 3 year B.Sc with a major in Biochemistry however, I also have a minor in English (I'm a good writer, or so that's what my english prof's say). Also I might offer a different perspective because I am a Canadian student and I have been accepted into a Canadian Med School. I don't want to get into any discusions about if it's harder or easier to get into Candian or US med schools (I have only applied to Canadian schools), I'm just here to offer my services from a different perspective. I had also been told that I had a fabulous personal statement from my Ad. Comm.
So definately PM me and I can always give you a speedy response!
Nikibean: I'll be attending medical school in the fall, although WHERE is undetermined. My degree from undergrad years is in Literature and Women's Studies. Before I began my post-bac program, I had been accepted to an MFA program in writing and MA programs in English, both with full TAships, which I turned down to pursue the medicine pathway. I helped many of my fellow post-bacs with their Personal Statements, and have written two. Yes, I am a successful re-applicant. My MD apps profile is on record, so if you want to look at my basic file, feel free. I like editing peoples' work, and I have no qualms in being completely honest with you. I'll be available on/off through mid June this year. If I don't know you, just send a PM or email me. Thanks!
nosugrefneb: I'm happy to read over personal statements as well. Feel free to email yours to me at bdf-at-uchicago-dot-edu; I'm studying for boards at the moment and need all the distraction I can get my hands on. I can typically get back to you within a few hours. Or drop me a line on IM at nosugrefneb. Hot.
ohlalaI have extensive experience abroad and I have experience with non-traditional extracurriculars. I've helped people last year and I'm willing to help this year. Just don't send a rough draft please. Thanks. PM me or email me at
[email protected].
omgwtfbbq?: I'm starting medical school in the fall, and have a degree in english (and biochem) I've worked as a science writer for a newspaper and freelance and am a published fiction writer. I'm a good person to see when it comes to structure, content and flow, and have a knack at good openings (all the fiction). I'm not the person to see if you need something copy edited, as i'm not good at garaunteeing your commas, semicolons and such are in the right place and used correctly. I'm all about voice, content and flow.
potato51: I'll be starting med school in the fall at UT Southwestern. I graduated with a science degree some years ago and have been doing research ever since. But as I work with a lot of foreign grads and docs, I've been asked for help (a ton of it) in writing personal and business letters, including a successful scholarship essay that landed one of them a huge award. And a recommendation letter I wrote for immigration services helped a friend get a green card. I can't admit to being the most creative person out there, but I'm very good with grammar and the technicals of writing, as well as overall flow.
prana_md:Hello! I am a non-traditional applicant headed for the University of Pittsburgh in the fall. Before I went back to school for post-bacc, I worked as a journalist for several years in the Bay Area. I've applied to medical school twice and journalism school twice! I learned a lot during both processes, and I'd love to pass on any experience, for what it's worth, to the class of '11. Best of luck!
Princessd3 I will be attending the University of Michigan Medical school in the fall of 06. I minored in Journalism, wrote various articles for the school newspaper and am considered to have a natural writing ability. Punctuations aren't my forte. When analyzing an essay I am more concerned with substance, feeling/tone, cohesiveness and sentence wording..
QofQuimica: I'm starting medical school this summer (2006) after finishing my Ph.D. in organic chemistry. I plan to have a career in academic medicine. My strongest point is MCAT preparation (check out our Study Questions Subforum if you haven't already!), but I'll also help by reading your PS, giving interview advice, etc. I'm a non-trad, so feel free to PM me if you're over 30 and applying. We also have a Non-Trad Mentoring Thread in the non-trad forum if you want advice from other older students.
Robotsonic: I'm a fourth year med student, going into general surgery. I have a bit of free time right now, and I like reading personal statements, so feel free to send me yours. As I don't have a ton of free time, I won't be able to make lots of comments throughout the text or focus too much on grammar and spelling. I will mostly comment on the content and on overall writing style, and I promise to be completely honest. If I don't respond, it means I'm busy or unavailable; it doesn't say anything about your personal statement
signomi I graduated from medical school in 2002 and Internal Medicine residency in 2005. I have been an attending physician in a group primary care practice until recently. I am currently taking time off and looking to take a job in hospitalism while I wait for the fellowship match results in June. I have had short stories published as well as several medical research articles/abstracts/posters. My undergrad degree is in Anthropology and Biology.Having applied to one heme-onc fellowship this year, I recently wrote another PS, so my experience with it is fresh. I think my PS got my foot in the door, since I applied two weeks before the deadline.
SuzieQ3417: I will be entering medical school in the fall. My only experience with personal statements was writing mine for this application cycle, but I must have done something right because I received compliments at multiple interviews. I was a music major for undergrad, but have plenty of experience writing papers and essays. I can proofread for grammar/cohesiveness and can also offer constructive criticism for content if need be. I'm generally a nice person, but if you want me to tear your essay apart I am more than willing.
takara: M1 mayo med school
TheProwler: starting med school this fall at MCW or Northwestern. I was in my school's honors college, which was very writing intensive, so I've written dozens and dozens of essays, and I helped people with their PSs last year. I'm pretty darn good with grammar, but I'm not going to point those flaws out to you unless you specifically ask (so don't send a rough, rough draft, please!).
TI89: Entering Med school in the fall. Not an english major or anything but got plenty of compliments about PS from interviewers at interviews. Have had tutoring experience and read many essays.
vtucci: non-trad, lawyer, legal writing professor at college level.
WayChanger: I am a "traditional" student entering medical school in the fall. I recently graduated with honors from UC Berkeley, majoring in English. I received an "S" on the MCAT Writing section. Several of my interviewers specifically complimented my personal statement. I have many years of experience reading and editing essays, and have been helping many of my friends with their personal statements. If you would like me to read your personal statement, please message me. I will reply ASAP with an estimated turnaround time (usually 3 days) and an email address to send the document to. Please do not send me essays vastly beyond the AMCAS length limit, however - extensive cutting is not one of my strongest skills.
weezer230:i am entering medical school this fall and i would love to help someone with their personal statement if they want help. my scores were very average and i got accepted at over 5 schools. i think the personal statement (and your secondary essays) is/are as important as your gpa and mcat score. i was an athlete in college and came from a different country and both of those topics were covered in my statement and essays. if you want me to look over your essays, please pm me and i will gladly do that (weezer230). Thanks and good luck
Hoberto: 30yr old non-trad BME BS, ChemE MS...entering medical school this fall. Just send me a PM.
