What makes a compelling story?

[ciestar]

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Wow. At least you proved that guy wrong. Why did they even interview you? Also you should really practice interviewing since residency will require the same hoops.

I was ecstatic. I was thinking it was impossible. Got the acceptance email while at work and literally left for a few minutes to make phone calls.

But my school has resources for that so I plan to get that in order.

 

[deleted738762]

Wow. At least you proved that guy wrong. Why did they even interview you? Also you should really practice interviewing since residency will require the same hoops.

What if someone has a speed impediment, no amount of practice can cure a stammer. I know this one guy who's smarter than me, but he can't control it.

 

[ciestar]

I mentioned my so and wore my ring to interviews and was fine . But my so has a medically related job that is easy to move around. But I interview OK in general.

I guess I fully forgot to mention that this was a more rural school so his business job wouldn't really transfer to middle of nowhere without a city close by.

 

[deleted738762]

I mentioned my so and wore my ring to interviews and was fine . But my so has a medically related job that is easy to move around. But I interview OK in general.

Ah, SO means significant other. This whole time I was thinking are these two talking in code lool.

 

[libertyyne]

What if someone has a speed impediment, no amount of practice can cure a stammer. I know this one guy who's smarter than me, but he can't control it.

They aren't going to reject you for that. I would probably spin a narrative about radiology or pathology though just to be safe.

 

[ciestar]

What if someone has a speed impediment, no amount of practice can cure a stammer. I know this one guy who's smarter than me, but he can't control it.

There's a difference between having a condition out of their control vs a babbling idiot. I think adcoms could understand and look more past that.

 

[libertyyne]

I guess I fully forgot to mention that this was a more rural school so his business job wouldn't really transfer to middle of nowhere without a city close by.

Yeah, definitely have to think before disclosing that on how it would be taken.

 

[ciestar]

Ah, SO means significant other. This whole time I was thinking are these two talking in code lool.

Hahaha what did you think it meant? 😛

 

[deleted738762]

Hahaha what did you think it meant? 😛

No idea, I thought it was something sexual lol. The way you guys were phrasing it, I thought you were trying to keep in under wraps lol.

 

[ciestar]

Yeah, definitely have to think before disclosing that on how it would be taken.

Yeah :/ never once thought it would make a difference.

 

[ciestar]

No idea, I thought it was something sexual lol. The way you guys were phrasing it, I thought you were trying to keep in under wraps lol.

Oh my gosh! Lol no definitely not

 

[libertyyne]

Yeah :/ never once thought it would make a difference.

I am naturally paranoid and neurotic , so when I get asked any question I try to think of a way in which they could use that to deny me acceptance and answer with something that wouldn't.

 

[libertyyne]

No idea, I thought it was something sexual lol. The way you guys were phrasing it, I thought you were trying to keep in under wraps lol.

I mean it is kind of sexual.

 

[deleted738762]

I am naturally paranoid and neurotic , so when I get asked any question I try to think of a way in which they could use that to deny me acceptance and answer with something that wouldn't.

That would require quick thinking, plus being nervous will surely impair your thinking in that stressful interview. I would just try my best to be genuine and human as possible. Whatever happens.. happens.

 

[ciestar]

I am naturally paranoid and neurotic , so when I get asked any question I try to think of a way in which they could use that to deny me acceptance and answer with something that wouldn't.

If ever asked about a support system I'd have during med school, leaving him out would be a total lie as I have nobody else. But yeah, I really should have gone into it with that mindset more.

 

[deleted738762]

Well, this has been a great conversation.Yup, yup. Good night.

 

[Astra]

In an applicant pool saturated with brilliant students, what is actually compelling to adcoms?It is one thing to be a perfect applicant, but another to be a desirable applicant. Is it the person? Something compelling and essential about their personality? Or is it their experiences?

Its a crapshoot. You could be super passionate about something and if the person reading your application finds it boring/uninteresting, you won't gain favor. However, if they are a fellow enthusiast, that will boost your app. In the primary/secondary apps, write about what you like and hope someone recognizes your passion.

Also, if you don't have compelling life challenges, it sucks. The nature of the application process has become so that a person who wasn't socioeconomically or personally challenged in life is at a disadvantage in regards to applying. Heck, I'd wager a good portion of the applicant pool makes up stuff or embellishes the challenges they faced in life just so they are not at a disadvantage. However, it doesn't mean that you can't get in if you've lived a fairly comfortable life. Just show your passion for medicine, helping others and any hobbies.

 

[Mad Jack]

http://www.studentdoctor.net/pandabearmd/2006/05/26/my-personal-statement/