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I'm unaware of another thread that deals with this topic specifically so here goes:
We're all filling out/filled out a buttload of secondary applications and we're all trying to distinguish ourselves from 'the pack' (i.e. each other).
I've found myself writing secondary essays and thinking: "should i play it safe or try and get the adcom's attention?"
If you've got controversial approaches to essays and you want a second opinion as to whether you should use them post them here.
I'm starting with this one:
In answer to the question: "describe a difficult life experience and how you dealt with it?" I've drafted out an essay about reapplying to medical school. I got rejected the first time a couple years ago and have done a decent amount to improve my application. However, I think it's pretty risky to essentially lead with the fact that I was rejected. I'm not commenting on why i got rejected, just how i improved myself and how difficult that was.
I'm still really up in the air about this topic as I feel that it could be great or it could totally backfire on me.
what do YOU think!?
We're all filling out/filled out a buttload of secondary applications and we're all trying to distinguish ourselves from 'the pack' (i.e. each other).
I've found myself writing secondary essays and thinking: "should i play it safe or try and get the adcom's attention?"
If you've got controversial approaches to essays and you want a second opinion as to whether you should use them post them here.
I'm starting with this one:
In answer to the question: "describe a difficult life experience and how you dealt with it?" I've drafted out an essay about reapplying to medical school. I got rejected the first time a couple years ago and have done a decent amount to improve my application. However, I think it's pretty risky to essentially lead with the fact that I was rejected. I'm not commenting on why i got rejected, just how i improved myself and how difficult that was.
I'm still really up in the air about this topic as I feel that it could be great or it could totally backfire on me.
what do YOU think!?