SDNers willing to read Personal Statements for the class of 2010

[C. LaRue]

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I just saw another thread asking for help on personal statements, so I thought I'd start another centralized thread for people willing to read and critique AMCAS personal statements. Getting my statement critiqued really helped me last year.

If you're willing to help read and critique other people's personal statements, please add your name to the list and a few details about yourself if you want to. Please let us know if you're no longer able to help, and Phil or I will remove you from the master list. Thanks!

Some guidelines for getting your statement critiqued, if you're curious:
1) When you PM them, it would be nice if you said please and asked if they have time. If they can't get back to you, that's a good clue that they're too busy.

2) If they say they'll read your PS, and you don't hear from them in a few days, it's okay to send a polite PM asking if they're going to have time to get to it. No guilt trips here, please!

3) When they've sent you a critique, thank them!

Good luck with the application process, everyone!

[Edit by Phil Anthropist: littleroo has removed herself from the list at this time]

 

[C. LaRue]

Please remember to exercise courtesy when asking these SDNers to read your personal statements. They are offering their services freely. Please be respectful. Thank you.

2112_rush: I'm a first year med student. I'm really busy but I'll help as many of ya'll as I can.
anystream: UC Berkeley liberal arts major, applying for the 2010 cycle. I've read several essays already, and people have told me I give good advice. I tend to focus on themes and overall message.

aterrafirma: I'm a mildly non-traditional comp lit major starting med school at BCM this fall. While I volunteered extensively during undergrad and my gap year, I really had to prove my science aptitude and explain a lack of research in my personal statement. I worked as a writing tutor during my undergrad years and critiqued an ample share of college-bound essays; now that I've been through the writing process myself, I'd love to help out prospective students. PM me or send an email to [email protected].
beefballs: Willing to help even though it is late, just pm me for info
blahman: I'm happy to read personal statements. I'm an biology undergrad with extensive international background, having spent almost two decades overseas. Applying for 2007 cycle. Will respond in 1-2 days. PM or email [email protected]
bgreet: applying now, willing to help out others with their ps as long as they are willing to help me
blee: Just sent in my application for the 2006 entering class. I worked for five years in IT before going back to school last year, so I'm definitely a non-traditional applicant. Didn't major in English or anything, but I've spent most of my career poring over very poorly worded documents to make them palatable to our clients. I will have a turnaround time via email of 24-48 hours. [email protected].
cabrillo: I am in vacation until Sept 4 so I would love to help people with their personal statement. I am sending mine to a couple of SDNers to be revised as well. I believe in giving back with honesty. I have a dual degree in Biology and Natural Science. Applying for Medical School this year. My e-mail address is [email protected]
Calliope: Cornell University '04, one year research following this, MD/PhD student beginning in the fall, if you need help with writing statements for any part of applying for the dual degree.... email me [email protected]
CarleneM: entering med school class of '09. psych major, harvard grad, had a somewhat non-trad path to med school and statement reflects that. interviewers have commented they liked it, quoting specific lines so i'd like to think its good. pm statement to me and i'll get back to you in 1-2 days
CDarnay: S on MCAT , taking a year off and applying for entrance in 2006, willing to exchange/read others.
Cerberus: Applied disadvantaged - College Athletics, Non-Science Major. All my interviewers commented on my PS
checkamundo: I'm preparing my Personal Statement for next year but am willing to read some others and give some feedback. If there's anyone who could read mine as well that'd be a big help too.
Ctrhu: Practicing radiologist (attended med and law schools) been on medical school and residency admission committees. I can provide some constructive criticism. Include your CV along with your PS. [email protected]
D3student: 3rd year dental student, PM your statement and allow 3-4 days for me to get back to you.
dhoonlee: applied entering 2005, PM me your PS and leave your e-mail addy. I will reply with a "commented" Word document.
DoctorFunk: Entering c/o 2009. Biology major, English minor. PM your statement to me and give me 1-2 day turnaround for comments.
Electrophys: current applicant, med school class of '09 or '10. BME/Polisci major, taking a year off to do research. Feel free to PM me your statement, I'll try to get it back to ASAP.
entropy:
epalantequevoy: entering 2006, can reply in 1 or 2 days, interested in people with a combination of research, volunteer, and international experience.
erahimy Baylor class of 2009. Undergrad at Michigan. Graduated 3 years, with a BS in Cellular & Molecular Bio (making me 20 yrs old). Had a nontraditional PS where I told a story about me and my father. Would be happy to read any PS out there. Just PM me.
eriol: accepted to medical school for this fall. Cornell class of '03, computer science major who changed career paths post-graduation. PM me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
flipflops81: Clinical research coordinator in Boston applying for the c/o 2010. We're in between studies right now, so I've got some free time. Female, research experience, volunteering, living abroad, bio major.
ForbiddenComma: Degree in journalism from Missouri, "T" on the MCAT writing, like most Mizzou J-school grads, I'm a bit of a Grammar Nazi 😛 . Admitted to med school this year. Email addy is markcardinal (at) yahoo.com
gdk: 34 yr old 2nd career student after spending 11 years in aerospace engineering, masters degree, married with child on the way, applied to 10 schools, didn't fill out 4 secondaries and out of the remaining 6 "full" applications i ended up with an acceptance to MCG and waitlists to emory and duke, my mcat is below the average for emory and duke,
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Please remember to exercise courtesy when asking these SDNers to read your personal statements. They are offering their services freely. Please be respectful. Thank you.

Happy613: I just finished my 2nd year at NJMS and I would be glad to look over anyones personal statement. About me: I graduated Cornell Univerisity in 2002 and I was a government major so I did lots of writing. Please Feel free to PM me for my e-mail adress.
Haybrant: Current applicant; Graduated from Cal in Mol. Cell Bio. in 2004; Lots of research & clinical experience. Spent lots of time on my PS and I can make yours golden. PM me, and give me a few days
hunniejl: "S" on MCAT Writing, minored in English, and actually received a compliment from an admissions officer at an interview regarding my PS (she told me she loved it, and asked about my English minor). I'll be away from Thu thru the weekend, but I'll read a couple personal statements over if anyone wants advice. PM me if you want me to read your PS.
ilanahg: I have some experience writing academic papers and have helped with fellowship personal statements in the past! If you're interested and i'll send you my email address.
ingamina: I've just gone through about the 20th draft of my PS. This is my second time around, so I've thought long and hard about how to present myself. If there's anyone who has time to read through it, let me know. I'm also willing to trade comments with anyone who is still working on theirs. [email protected]
izibo: Even though I am in the middle of oodles of secondaries, I would be happy to read a couple of personal statements. Feel free to send me a PM and attach it as a word file.
jammin06: current applicant, already submitted amcas, went through a LOT of drafts to finally come to a solid PS. will give honest feedback.
javert: Entering Penn MSTP student; mdapplicant stats here. I've been a Writing Tutor for 3 years, so I've read plenty of personal statements and don't mind providing feedback. PM or email ([email protected]) and I'll let you know when to expect a response (generally 1-3 days).
jhanchar: willing to help Ph.D./M.D. applicants write their essays
jhugti: Hopkins Med Class of '09, Hopkins undergrad; email [email protected] with drafts or ideas
JohnB79: Willing to read PS from SDNers starting in 2009 for Med school, non traditional path to medicine, BA Biology SUNY Binghamton, AGE 25, etc etc etc. PM me if you would like help.
jon0013: UT Class of '05...Liberal Arts Honors and Biology Honors...lots of EC and experiences...can relate very well...send me an IM...or just send to [email protected]s me bout a day to get back...
JudoKing01: Graduated from AIPH in 2003, graduated from Star Surgical Nursing School in 2004, and will be attending XUSOM in Sept. I can reply in a day or so, sometimes the same day. Happy to answer any questions, review any PS, etc. E-mail: [email protected]
ktc: Hi, I'm happy to help as well. I graduated B.S. Biomedical Engineering from Columbia in 2000, then M.S. Mechanical Engineering at Stanford in 2001. Worked for the last several years in the Pharmaceutical / Medical Device industry in the SF Bay Area, and applied last Fall. I am starting at Stanford Medical School, but due to personal reasons, am deferring matriculation for 2 years (starting 2007). Contact me at "microneedlesATgmail.com", please title the subject appropriately or my spam filter will block it out. I'll try to get back to you within a few days.

 

[C. LaRue]

Please remember to exercise courtesy when asking these SDNers to read your personal statements. They are offering their services freely. Please be respectful. Thank you.

LadyBulldog: applying now for class 2010, yale biochem major, willing to read/exchange PS, PM me
laya533: I have been a medical school student and I am willing to help others. will get back to you ASAP.
Learfan: I am a non-trad returning for a second career. Entering med school in 2005. Education includes BA (biology & chemistry majors), PhD (organic chemistry) and MBA. Served in research and in business leadership. Applied and got in to United States MD (1), DO (2) and foreign MD (4) programs. Three DO interviews, five US MD interviews. Please allow two days.
lfesiam: allopathic medical student year 1, think of me as a simon type, i'm honest and if your PS sux, I will not sugar coat the reply.
liverotcod: 36 years old, married with children, recovering alcoholic, 2.95 GPA including Harvard UG and lengthy post-bacc. 7 acceptances last cycle. PM me your statement and email address, I'll redline and email back.
lizanne11: Working on own PS, willing to help others. Please email at
[email protected]
LSUwannabe: non-trad, 12 verbal, T then S on the writing sample. Since I decided to attend medical school post-college I wrote about a significant childhood experience related to helping others.
Lythanh: I am willing to read PS for anyone. Email me at [email protected]. I applying for class of 2010. I have taken four English courses, including two literature courses and will be taking an upper level linguistics course next semester. I will get it back to you within 1-2 days, or maybe even on the same day.
margerita: stanford '04 ba human biology, 7 MD acceptances, will be attending columbia in the fall. pm me and i'll get back to you within a couple of days
MaryWrathers: Willing to proofread statements for correct English and grammar. I am not so sure of content, as I haven't taken the pre-reqs yet. I am currently conducting my 45-page honors thesis. I also have published words. Email: [email protected]. Put SDN in the Subject Line.
MD1Day: worked in creative writing and also some editorial work in college. A friend of mine who is a resident is willing to help me out as well. I'll respond to you within hours to let you know if and when i'll be able to review you PS, average turn around will be around 24-48 hours from time PS is recieved, possibly sooner. E-mail me for faster response, thanks!
medworm: 2006 applicant; non-trad w/3 yrs of managerial exp; volunteer exp; avid reader & read PS for last year's applicants. email me at [email protected]. get back to you in 1-2 days.
msupremed: Well I just asked a few people with a variety of backgrounds to review my ps so maybe now ill be able to repay the debt. I have a pretty common applicant with a good gpa and mcat but poor extras. I'd be happy to read anyone else's here. Best way would be to email me: [email protected]
Mustangsally65: I have a degree in English Professional Writing, I worked as a proofreader for a newspaper for a year, and am currently an editor at an international editing company. I am applying this year, but have plenty of time to look at some personal statements, and have already critiqued a few this application cycle. PM me with your statement if you are interested. Please include your email address in the PM so I can send your statement and my comments back as a Microsoft Word attachment.
myodana: Oberlin College '00, Albert Einstein '09. Dance/Biology double major, decent amount of lab experience (though not much in the way of clinical stuff), and oh-so-non-traditional (dancer/choreographer/pilates instructor/owner of a pilates studio). mdapplicants stats here. applied 5 years out of college. PM me your statement.
Nabeel76: I am a non-traditional biochemistry major. In my previous life as an engineer I did ALOT of technical writing, and consider myself to be a fairly decent writer and an excellent editor. Willing to help...
[email protected]
Nate: My info I like to write as a hobby and will help out also, PM me. Osteopathic hopefuls welcome also
nicholonius: B.S. Neurobiology, physiology, and behavior. Applying this year, AMCAS 2006. Did clinical and lab research. Willing to edit, give advice, exchange PS's. PM me or email is [email protected]
nightowl: applying this year
OddNath: BS bioengineering and BA cognitive sciences from Rice, very research-heavy background, not-so-hot gpa. Starting MD/PhD in a few weeks. Send them to [email protected]
ohlala: already submitted my app, lots of international volunteer experience and focused my ps on unique experiences. You can email it to [email protected] or PM me.
oldman: MS4, currently applying to residency, have been reading essays for past few years, have edited over a hundred. Did undergrad at top private university and now doing med school at the most expensive public university. Majored in biomedical engineering and currently I am applying for surgery residency. My grades were average for getting in and my mcats were same ballpark. I applied to about 30 programs, had 10 interviews, and 4 acceptances. PM me your essay and please include an email address in your PM. I like editing them in a word processing program. I'm busy with rotations and writing my own essays, so my replies may take a few days.
Omicron: Willing to look at personal statements
peetie: willing to help out for a bit. PM me with your statement.
PhillyEaglesFan : 2006 Entering Class applicant. B.A. Biology, Penn '04. I'm pretty good at "cutting" out unnecessary stuff and can help tighten up your PS. E-mail to [email protected]. I'll need just a few days.
Potato!: starting med school in the fall
expertise on writing a PS about my history of personal illness.
Pratik7: Undergrad at Georgia State with a bio major. Class of 2009 most likely at MCW,VCU or MCG. Have critiqued several PS before.
PreMedAdAG: BS in Bio UC Davis, starting med school 05 at Davis. If you need help on getting a personal statement together when you have lots of activities that are really different from each other, let me know. My PS went through 19 drafts and I wrote one for MD and DO. You can e-mail me at [email protected] or PM if you want. Accepted to 7 schools
PressingOn: B.S. Bio, minor in Chem, Biomedical Physics, English. Big grammar and spelling person. PM me statements.. (MS Word attachments if possible)
Psycho Doctor: People were kind enough to critique mine so i was going to offer the same thing back to other applicants. If you want my opinion PM me. Update: Please do not send me any more PSs until I have read through and edited the nine I already have. I can not do justice to any of them when I'm overwhelmed by the mere quantity I have to read. Thanks for your understanding.
pushkin: Starting med school in 2005. Nontrad from Minnesota. Went to small liberal arts college, English and religion major, then did post-bac. PM statement to me and give me 3-4 days.
ravin: 2-3 day turn around. I've worked for admission essays consulting so I have experience.
RoccoWJ: soon to be MS-II at UPITT. I would be glad to look over anybody's PS. Graduated in 2004 with a ba in biochem from a small liberal arts college (as if that really matters to you) and I sincerely believe that my PS is what landed me my interviews. If interested, contact at:
[email protected]
safeflower: I can help out with some personal statements. Bio major, applying for class of 2010. PM your statement to me.
SaharanPrince: If interested in reviewing personal statement please let me know. Physics/math degree, nontraditional/disadvantaged applicant, applying for 2006. Attended the Univeristy of Pennsylvania...email :[email protected]
SanDiegoSOD Applying for class of 2010. A political science major with experience far beyond the typical pre-med activities, I can relate especially well to non-science or non-traditional applicants. Feel free to PM me, I will get back no later than a week.
SCUBA GIRL: applied 3 times and have been told i have the most amazing personal statement. spoke to 100s of people about my personal statement and got so much expertise in that area since i was so worried about it.
Shades McCool: Early Decision Applicant. Headed to UAB this Fall. Willing to read personal statements.
Smile'n'Wink MD: Description here.
stoic: applied/accepted early decision for class of 2009. lots of research and leadership experience. pm me for my email address.
sweatybrain: BS in chemical engineering/biochem from UW-Madison, PhD in biomedical engineering Harvard/MIT, foreign applicant, a lot of research and not-so-premed ECs (started a company, teaching yoga, etc.) minimal clinical experience (which I believe I addressed properly in my personal statement...12 interviews so far!

 

[futuremsf]

epalantequevoy: entering 2006, can reply in 1 or 2 days, interested in people with a combination of research, volunteer, and international experience.

Edited by Phil Anthropist: epalantequevoy, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[lfesiam]

lfesiam: allopathic medical student year 1, think of me as a simon type, i'm honest and if your PS sux, I will not sugar coat the reply.

06/20/05: Due to the massive PS requests I get in a single day (5-7), I am limiting myself to reading the first two PS I get that day.

07/05/05: Hey guys, I'll be going on vacation for a while. Won't have time to review PS. For those who I got around to, gluck, you guys will be fine! Best wishes. 👍

Edited by Phil Anthropist: lfesiam, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[ajt2003]

Removing...things are a bit hectic for me right now. Best of luck, all!


Edited by Phil Anthropist: ajt2003, I removed you from the master list. Thanks for helping out!

 

[ramblinwreckie]

ramblinwreckie: chemical engineering major from a public school, will be attending Duke med school in the fall, mdapplicants #2926, gimme a few days for a turnaround. 🙂

Edited by Phil Anthropist: ramblinwreckie, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[CanuckRazorback]

Between my job, my final class, and training, I don't have time anymore.

Edited by Phil Anthropist: CanuckRazorback, I removed you from the master list. Thanks for helping out and letting us know!

 

[QueenofCryptic]

We upcoming applicants appreciate the SDN volunteers willing to help us with our personal statements. Really, we do.

But please please please, if you've decided that you're too busy to do this, LET US KNOW! If you really wanted to help, but won't be checking your inbox all summer, LET US KNOW! Better yet, DON'T PUT YOUR NAME DOWN TO BEGIN WITH.

Take your name off the list and at least PM the people who sent their personal statements saying politely that you can't do it...please??

It's completely understandable that after seeing your inbox flooded with dozens of personal statements, you decide not to open them all, but it's also disappointing for many of us when we send our essays to 5 people only to have...none of them respond.

Thanks

 

[domukin]

Literature and Biology double Major at UCSD. Entering UC Davis SOM Fall 05. Disadvantaged, URM, International, you name it. Tough, but fair. Will get back within a couple of days.

Edited by Phil Anthropist: domukin, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[xadmin]

I will help people with their personal statement. I have been doing it for 2 years since 2003 on SDN. I am an English Major who graduated in 2003 and is entering medical school this Fall so I have a wide range of experience in editing essays.

Edited by Phil Anthropist: xadmin, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[Psycho Doctor]

We upcoming applicants appreciate the SDN volunteers willing to help us with our personal statements. Really, we do.

But please please please, if you've decided that you're too busy to do this, LET US KNOW! If you really wanted to help, but won't be checking your inbox all summer, LET US KNOW! Better yet, DON'T PUT YOUR NAME DOWN TO BEGIN WITH.

Take your name off the list and at least PM the people who sent their personal statements saying politely that you can't do it...please??

It's completely understandable that after seeing your inbox flooded with dozens of personal statements, you decide not to open them all, but it's also disappointing for many of us when we send our essays to 5 people only to have...none of them respond.

Thanks

Then please also take note: when a poster specifically indicates not to send them any PSs during their finals week and/or until June, please follow their request and do not send them your PS the night before their first final while they are pulling an all-nighter with 6 more to follow on alternating days. If you do, please do not be angry at them for not immediately sending a response or even an explanation since you did not abide by their requests...it's not their fault! 😳

 

[SaharanPrince]

If interested in reviewing personal statement please let me know. Physics/math degree, nontraditional/disadvantaged applicant, applying for 2006. Attended the Univeristy of Pennsylvania...email :[email protected]

Edited by Phil Anthropist: SaharanPrince, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[mr962000]

Mr962000: Hey I would be willing to read and critique. I graduated from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia last week and will be attending Penn State Hershey Med in August. I will get back ASAP. I really appreciate non-traditional essays! I will respond with comments and a copy of my statement if you wish. Happy to help! EMAIL: [email protected]

Edited by Phil Anthropist: Mr962000, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[JudoKing01]

JudoKing01: I'd be willing to critique. Graduated from AIPH in 2003, graduated from Star Surgical Nursing School in 2004, and will be attending XUSOM in Sept. I can reply in a day or so, sometimes the same day. Happy to answer any questions, review any PS, etc. E-mail: [email protected]

 

[Phil Anthropist]

JudoKing01: I'd be willing to critique. Graduated from AIPH in 2003, graduated from Star Surgical Nursing School in 2004, and will be attending XUSOM in Sept. I can reply in a day or so, sometimes the same day. Happy to answer any questions, review any PS, etc. E-mail: [email protected]

Thanks for helping JudoKing, Roo added ya!

I wasn't aware of the acronym XUSOM, but I'm assuming it's Xavier University School of Medicine?

Gotcha on there! Thanks!

You beat me to it!!! Now I'm gonna show you cranky!!! 😡

Phil, I'll take some of these when I notice them if you want me to. You've been working your tail off, and we all appreciate it. 😍

Feel free to make any changes you want, Roo. But just so you know, it's really not too much trouble for me. Let's face it, SDN owns my soul and I am on here everyday anyway. 😛

If me doing this makes it more difficult for you in any way, though, let me know please. I don't want to screw it up.

It is your thread. If anything, I should be worried about making it more difficult for you or screwing it up! 😳

😍,

Phil

 

[Lythanh]

I am willing to read PS for anyone. Email me at [email protected]. I applying for class of 2010. I have taken four English courses, including two literature courses and will be taking an upper level linguistics course next semester. I will get it back to you within 1-2 days, or maybe even on the same day.

 

[thegenius]

I would love to read and comment on any personal statements. I'm a non-traditional applicant. BSE in Engineering Physics, 1996, U of Michigan, MS in Biomedical Engineering, 1998, U of Michigan, 6 years working in Silicon Valley. I am currently applying for the 2006 entry class. Please email me at [email protected]

My personal statement is almost finished and will soon be asking people (here) to critique it. Thanks.

Edited by Phil Anthropist: thegenius, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[ktc]

Hi, I'm happy to help as well. I graduated B.S. Biomedical Engineering from Columbia in 2000, then M.S. Mechanical Engineering at Stanford in 2001. Worked for the last several years in the Pharmaceutical / Medical Device industry in the SF Bay Area, and applied last Fall. I am starting at Stanford Medical School, but due to personal reasons, am deferring matriculation for 2 years (starting 2007).

Contact me at "microneedlesATgmail.com", please title the subject appropriately or my spam filter will block it out. I'll try to get back to you within a few days. 🙂

 

[nabeel76]

Nabeel76 - I am a non-traditional biochemistry major. In my previous life as an engineer I did ALOT of technical writing, and consider myself to be a fairly decent writer and an excellent editor. Willing to help...

[email protected]

Edited by Phil Anthropist: Nabeel76, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[Happy613]

I just finished my 2nd year at NJMS and I would be glad to look over anyones personal statement.

About me: I graduated Cornell Univerisity in 2002 and I was a government major so I did lots of writing 🙂

Please Feel free to PM me for my e-mail adress.

Edited by Phil Anthropist: Happy613, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[Psycho Doctor]

This needs to be compiled into a list or it's going to be very difficult to read. Then posters looking for editors just need to read the last post.

 

[IAMS]

I've just gone through about the 20th draft of my PS. This is my second time around, so I've thought long and hard about how to present myself. If there's anyone who has time to read through it, let me know. I'm also willing to trade comments with anyone who is still working on theirs. [email protected]

Edited by Phil Anthropist: ingamina, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[Psycho Doctor]

Psycho, Phil took care of everything! It's all on the first few posts. We add to the front instead of the back now. Everything is there. 👍

oops, sorry. i'm used to just reading the last posts of these kinds of threads.

 

[Tigger27]

Got some free time on my hands and would be willing to help out! I should be able to respond in 1-2 days. Send PS to me as a PM. I'm a non-traditional student - age 27, psych major, worked for several years in social work and I am entering med school in July 2005.

 

[PineappleGirl]

Phil or Littleroo,

Could one of you change my description, which seems to have gotten cut during some of the editing that went on in the thread before it became stickied?

Currently my description reads

PineappleGirl: Former Editor of an historical journal. I can usually send my edits within a few hours of receiving your PS.

I'd like to have this changed to I can send edits within a few hours most weekdays between 9 and 4. I had a couple people email me their PS over the long weekend and couldn't get back to them for several days because I was out of the office. Could you also add that I am post-bacc at BU, so people know where I am in the process?
Thanks,
PG

 

[Phil Anthropist]

Let me know if this is okay, PineappleGirl

PineappleGirl: Former Editor of an historical journal, post-bacc student at Boston U. I can send edits within a few hours most weekdays between 9 and 4.

 

[PineappleGirl]

Let me know if this is okay, PineappleGirl

PineappleGirl: Former Editor of an historical journal, post-bacc student at Boston U. I can send edits within a few hours most weekdays between 9 and 4.

Phil,

That's great! Thanks! 🙂

Edited by Phil Anthropist: PineappleGirl, I made the changes to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). I also stuck in "...between 9 and 4 (Eastern Time)." 😉

 

[rhorak]

rhorak: Graduated from liberal arts college and took a year off to do research while applying to liberal arts college. Accepted to 5+ schools and not for the MCAT or Grades. I sold them on my personal statement and I would be happy to help anyone else. [email protected]

Edited by Phil Anthropist: rhorak, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[Phil Anthropist]

Removed by request: LauraMac

Thanks for helping!

The master list can be found on posts 2-4 on page 1

 

[blee]

blee: Just sent in my application for the 2006 entering class. I worked for five years in IT before going back to school last year, so I'm definitely a non-traditional applicant. Didn't major in English or anything, but I've spent most of my career poring over very poorly worded documents to make them palatable to our clients. I will have a turnaround time via email of 24-48 hours. [email protected].

 

[KingofKats]

You're personal statement is impotant. Don't rely on the judgement of some random internet poster.

 

[Tigger27]

I had no idea how many PSs I'd get sent! 😱 Please change my turnaround time to be "a few days" instead of "1-2 days" ! Thanks!

 

[ygreenst]

Can you remove me for now? I have finals and can't do any more for the next month. Thanks 🙂

 

[mr962000]

I currently have 457964 PSs in my inbox so if I could put myself on hold until I finish what I have that would be great. I will let you all know when I am ready for new ones.

 

[67192]

Hey, I would like to be added to the list. I have finals until the middle of next week and have only just started working on my PS though, so could someone add me to the list starting next friday (June 10th)? Thanks!
[email protected]

🙂

 

[Moomie]

Thanks blee! I added you to the master list.

I am a student at UC Berkeley and have taken several literature courses. I am currently working on my application and I am willing to exchange PS with anyone interested. Please add me to the list. Thanks!

 

[Mateodaspy]

Entering Harvard Med, class of 2009. I wrote a very personal PS last year, which ended up working out quite well for me -- interviews and acceptances at most places, and many interviews became centered around my PS. I'm willing to give some general feedback on the first five people who e-mail me (will be very busy the next couple of weeks, but I thought this would be the least I could do...) E-mail me at [email protected]

 

[Mateodaspy]

yeesh. okay, take me off the list now!! (i don't think i'm on it yet, but just so you know... i definitely already received more than five, so please stop sending me them! kthanks!)

 

[ilanahg]

I just saw another thread asking for help on personal statements, so I thought I'd start another centralized thread for people willing to read and critique AMCAS personal statements. Getting my statement critiqued really helped me last year.

If you're willing to help read and critique other people's personal statements, please add your name to the list and a few details about yourself if you want to. Please let us know if you're no longer able to help, and Phil or I will remove you from the master list. Thanks!

[Edit by Phil Anthropist: littleroo has removed herself from the list at this time]

I'd be happy to-- I have some experience writing academic papers and have helped with fellowship personal statements in the past! If you're interested and i'll send you my email address.

Edited by Phil Anthropist: ilanahg, I added your name and description to the master list (posts 2-4 on page 1). Thanks for helping out!

 

[andrew88]

I just saw another thread asking for help on personal statements, so I thought I'd start another centralized thread for people willing to read and critique AMCAS personal statements. Getting my statement critiqued really helped me last year.

If you're willing to help read and critique other people's personal statements, please add your name to the list and a few details about yourself if you want to. Please let us know if you're no longer able to help, and Phil or I will remove you from the master list. Thanks!

[Edit by Phil Anthropist: littleroo has removed herself from the list at this time]

Sorry, don't reply, just testing signature.

 

[Tigger27]

Please remove my name from the list for now. I've had a death in the family and life is rather overwhelming right now.


Edited by Phil Anthropist: Sorry to hear about your loss 🙁 I removed your name from the master list for now. Thanks for helping others out. 🙂

Master list on posts 2-4 on Page 1 of this thread

 

[DubZteR]

hello,

please remove my name from this list.

thanks 🙂

 

[coxswain]

Hello All. New to this forum. I'm currently pursuing my PhD in epidemiology and putting my lit major to work by moonlighting at my school's writing center. My job start managed to coincide at the time of year med school applicants are frenetically writing their personal statements. I'm interested in reading essays as a way to augment my ability to critique the current deluge of premeds I see on the job. I'm not big on fixing grammar; I'd prefer to read an essay in need of structural changes. I took a nontraditional route to my current career, but I love my work and wish you all the best of luck.

 

[flipflops81]

I am clinical research coordinator in Boston applying for the class of 2010. We're in between studies right now, so I've got some free time. I might as well read some personal statements instead of uselessly reading SDN. About me: Female, research experience, volunteering, living abroad, biology major. Cheers!

 

[NSight8]

Can you Please remove me from the list. ( I am about to start my summer rotation for my MD/PhD program so I am going to be much busier.)

Thanks

 

[mustangsally65]

littleroo: would you add to my information that people need to include in thier PMs their email addresses so I can send them their statements as a Microsoft Word document as an attachment? I put it in on the other long thread, but it doesn't seem to have survived.

Thanks! Keep 'em coming, guys!

 

[Phil Anthropist]

dubZteR and NSight8, thanks for helping out! I removed you from the master list.

flipflops81 and coxswain, I added you to the master list. Thanks for volunteering your help!

The master list is on posts 2-4 on page 1 of this thread.

 

[cammy1313]

You can add me on if anyone still needs help at this point. I'll be around till the 27th before heading off on vacation 🙂

I'm a female biochemist at a medical diagnostic company out in San Diego. Am 4 years out of college and have my masters in Medical Sciences from BU (post-bac program). I'm also hispanic and so most of my volunteer activities have centered around this. It was the primary focus of my PS, as a matter of fact.

 

[Phil Anthropist]

Thanks Cammy! I gotcha on the Master List (Page 1, posts 2-4).