To improve your W&A writing experience and the quality of your entries, try this:
Craft your stories. You'll always share some basic duties and details; and they can be pretty cut and dry. For example, "At the free clinic, I checked in patients and learned how to take vitals. I interacted with approximately 20 patients during every four-hour shift." But you must also include what you got out of this experience, preferably using an engaging anecdote. "One patient, Linda…" If you don't think you have a specific story to tell, keep thinking. You'll likely be able to find one. You'll be surprised at how much of a story you can fit into 700 characters. But don't worry about going over it in your first draft. You can pare down later, if necessary.
Planning to apply to medical school in 2025? Check out our med school application tutorials here or get in touch here.
Craft your stories. You'll always share some basic duties and details; and they can be pretty cut and dry. For example, "At the free clinic, I checked in patients and learned how to take vitals. I interacted with approximately 20 patients during every four-hour shift." But you must also include what you got out of this experience, preferably using an engaging anecdote. "One patient, Linda…" If you don't think you have a specific story to tell, keep thinking. You'll likely be able to find one. You'll be surprised at how much of a story you can fit into 700 characters. But don't worry about going over it in your first draft. You can pare down later, if necessary.
Planning to apply to medical school in 2025? Check out our med school application tutorials here or get in touch here.
