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Hispanic Med School Students Living the Dream

The Chicago-Sun Times (“Hispanic Students Filling Medical Schools Nationwide”) [xyz-ihs snippet=”Navigating-Med-Maze”]looks at the story of Anthony Acosta, a young Hispanic fourth-year medical student at University of Illinois who is the first member of his family to complete medical school. Acosta is living his family’s dream by becoming a doctor, but he is also fulfilling a …

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Personal Branding in Admissions

The term “personal brand” is bandied about a lot in admissions. I don’t claim to be an expert on branding, but after fifteen years editing essays and advising applicants, I know a bit about admissions. I see the concept of “personal brand” as a threat and opportunity for applicants. Want to know more?  See this …

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In your medical school personal statement, do not generalize, criticize doctors

Do not forget that physicians will be reviewing your application; therefore it is probably not a good strategy to suggest that most physicians are incompetent and you are going to be the ideal doctor and will rescue our health care system. Also, be mindful of the fact that the people evaluating your application have many …

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Medical School Admissions: Apply Early!

Medical school admission is very competitive, so you must get your applications in early. Schools with rolling admissions review their applications as they come in. As students are accepted, there will be more and more competition for the smaller number of remaining spots available. Admissions committees will then have a greater number of other applicants …

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What Does It Mean to Write from the “Inside Out”?

After devoting many days and countless revisions to his 250-word Stanford GSB Reliance Fellowship essay, the blogger at MBAdreamz concludes: “The mantra for writing essays should be bringing one’s ‘INSIDE OUT.’ The more one knows and reveals (about himself) in the essays, the more comfortable and confident he would be with the essays.” Having worked …

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Medical School Admissions: Deferral?

“Suppose I want to defer….” Congratulations! You’ve made it into medical school! All your hard work has paid off, and you’re free of stress for the first time in years. Not exactly. Maybe you’re feeling more than a little burned out with the school scene. Maybe you’re thinking about the travel and study abroad opportunities …

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Admissions Tip: Thanksgiving Appreciation

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I could write now about the aspects of my life I am thankful for: my husband, five healthy children, two delightful, adorable grandchildren, my daughter’s recent engagement, a thriving business, work that I enjoy, and good health. I have done so in the past as I wished you a Happy Thanksgiving, a US holiday that …

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Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]

Zucker Med Hofstra Northwell

The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a nationally recognized leader in medical research, partnering with the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, specializing in immunology, bioelectronic medicine, neuroscience, cancer biology, genetics and genomics. Their medical school is highly competitive. The average metrics for the 2021 …

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