Here's a GREAT question I just got from a student about her recommenders. Apparently they've been dragging their feet on writing letters for her and now she's in trouble. "Dear Don: Even though I asked some of the professors for my letters of … [Read more...]
Writing Your Own Letter of Recommendation?
Here's a very common question from a student: I had a professor recently email me saying it may help her out and work up a rough draft of my letter of recommendation for medical school. How am I supposed to write my own letter? Does anyone know of any good … [Read more...]
Personal Statements: Don’t Live in the Past!
There is a very common mistake many students make while writing their personal statement that can turn a promising essay into yet another unremarkable retelling of your personal history. What's the mistake? Focusing on the past, and ONLY the past. Don't do it! Past incidents that have inspired and motivated … [Read more...]
How to End Your Personal Statement
The body of your personal statement should contain compelling stories from your life and personal insights that demonstrate who you are and how you standout from other applicants (Source). But those persuasive pieces are only effective when they serve to illustrate your ultimate goal or motivation for writing the … [Read more...]
What is a Personal Statement Template?
The premeds I coach always find great results when they write their personal statement when they follow a specific model all along the way. I have previously discussed how sample personal statements give you a model to follow while you write your own personal statement. But using a sample essay … [Read more...]
Where to Find Dental School Personal Statement Samples?
You dental school applicants don't get it easy: The dental school application process is just as challenging as the medical school application process but there are so few USEFUL resources online aimed to help you write the best dental school personal … [Read more...]