16 05, 2023

FAQ: Medical School Letters of Recommendation

2023-05-23T09:01:24-04:00

Letters of recommendation are an effective and important part of the medical school application. They are usually submitted with your AMCAS application and come from a professor at an academic institution or someone who works with you in extracurriculars. Letters of recommendation provide a professional’s opinion of you, aside from your own claims or opinion of yourself that a friend or relative might have of you.  They give a summary of your unique skills and can have a big impact on admissions committees. A great letter gives the admissions committee insight into the person and student you are and the [...]

FAQ: Medical School Letters of Recommendation2023-05-23T09:01:24-04:00
2 05, 2023

Why is your Personal Statement so important?

2023-05-11T15:29:20-04:00

Your medical school application essay, known as the personal statement, is one of the most important sections of your medical school application. It’s the key factor that determines whether or not you will be invited to interview! Some people may also argue that the personal statement is even more important than the interview. With thousands of applications that come into a medical school, only roughly 16% of students get offered an interview.  And one of the biggest obstacles a prospective student needs to stand out is with their personal statement. It’s a pivotal factor in the medical school admissions process, [...]

Why is your Personal Statement so important?2023-05-11T15:29:20-04:00
18 04, 2023

Introducing the new medical school application tool: Med School Mogul…

2023-05-11T15:34:46-04:00

  Med School Mogul: The Newest Medical School Application Tool  Our team at Code Blue Essays is always working hard to provide services and tools for applicants in medical professions worldwide. We provide guidance and training to help students apply and get accepted to medical school, residency and fellowship programs, graduate programs, nursing programs and dental programs.  Our editors and coaches are all physicians and are not only qualified to help you, but remain current on what it takes to apply, get accepted and excel in your field of interest. And we are always working to come up with new [...]

Introducing the new medical school application tool: Med School Mogul…2023-05-11T15:34:46-04:00
4 04, 2023

4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you’re ready to apply to Medical School

2023-04-13T14:35:26-04:00

Are you ready to apply to medical school this summer?  Are you ready to apply to medical school this summer? As springtime approaches, the application process commences, while the time to complete all of your prerequisite classes concludes. Applying before you’re ready can be a costly mistake, especially if you’re not prepared, don’t have all of your prerequisite classes completed, or do not have any clinical experience or research completed.  The last thing you want to do is miss out on scholarship opportunities, settle for lower-tier schools or fail to get accepted at all.  There’s more to being ready than [...]

4 Questions to ask yourself to see if you’re ready to apply to Medical School2023-04-13T14:35:26-04:00
28 02, 2023

How to write a medical school Letter of Intent

2023-05-11T15:57:26-04:00

Is there one school you are particularly hoping to get into, that you value above all others? If you’ve interviewed (or even if you haven’t yet), but want to let your number one, top choice school know how serious you are about them, then you should consider writing a medical school letter of intent. This is different from a medical school letter of interest, and in this blog post we are going to explain how… What is a medical school letter of intent? A medical school letter of intent is a statement that specifically says you will accept an offer [...]

How to write a medical school Letter of Intent2023-05-11T15:57:26-04:00
28 02, 2023

5 things to do if you were rejected from medical school (and want to try again)…

2023-02-28T10:07:31-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12" style="" column_style="light"][fsn_text] 5 Steps to take before you re-apply for medical school Did you know that when you apply to medical school, the odds are actually against you? According to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, fewer than half of applicants to U.S. medical schools receive acceptance letters. And within the 50-60% that aren’t accepted, many don’t even get extended an interview invitation. If you are worried or find yourself with no medical school interviews this spring, it’s wise to think about your next steps and to evaluate what you can do to strengthen your application. [...]

5 things to do if you were rejected from medical school (and want to try again)…2023-02-28T10:07:31-05:00
7 02, 2023

9 Jobs that enhance your medical school application

2023-01-30T10:38:28-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] As a premed student it’s important to find jobs that both pay well and look good on your medical school application. Admission into medical school is getting more and more competitive, so if you can land a job that enhances your application, gives you real world experience, and even provides you an opportunity to begin learning about medical things, then you can have an advantage!   So, which jobs and experience are most important for your application, and how do you land these?   First, look into positions that are paid that also qualify as premed required work [...]

9 Jobs that enhance your medical school application2023-01-30T10:38:28-05:00
27 12, 2022

3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School Interview

2022-12-27T16:37:44-05:00

Medical school interviews can be nerve-racking. There’s no denying that. And most applicants would agree that they feel this way about them– at least in the beginning when you are just starting out and have less experience doing them. Medical school interviews are a key part of the admissions process, and with thoughtful preparation and practice, they can really help you stand out from other applicants. Just like the other portions of the admissions process, your medical school interviews deserve time and preparation. (So, don’t overlook this step!) Here are three ways to stand out during your medical school interviews… [...]

3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Medical School Interview2022-12-27T16:37:44-05:00
27 12, 2022

A tool every medical school student needs…

2022-12-27T16:34:22-05:00

As a medical school student there is always so much to learn– some say it’s like getting fed information from a firehose! Fast, furious and so much information at one time! No college course can prepare you for the intense studying and learning you’ll have to do, and it’s common for many students to feel overwhelmed, anxious or even frustrated during the first year. Have you ever felt you are missing crucial information? Or that you might not be remembering everything you need to be? Luckily, there are many resources and books that can help you! And one of them [...]

A tool every medical school student needs…2022-12-27T16:34:22-05:00
20 12, 2022

How To Write, Edit And Submit A Compelling Secondary Essay

2022-12-01T15:41:46-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] Last year there were more than 60,000 medical school applicants! In total, 23,711 were accepted, resulting in an acceptance rate of 38%!   The medical school application process naturally weeds out applicants. After you submit your primary application, most schools will send out a secondary application, which includes a request for secondary essays.   From here on out during the process, the applicants begin to narrow (and your chance of acceptance hopefully just increases).   Secondary essays are crucial to getting through to an interview, so here are a few of our top strategies for writing your secondary [...]

How To Write, Edit And Submit A Compelling Secondary Essay2022-12-01T15:41:46-05:00
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