Secondary Essay Questions Archives

28 02, 2023

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

Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:28:04-04:00

[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)…Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:28:04-04:00

20 12, 2022

How To Write, Edit And Submit A Compelling Secondary Essay
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How To Write, Edit And Submit A Compelling Secondary Essay

Michael Moore2023-11-03T01:40:55-04:00

[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 EssayMichael Moore2023-11-03T01:40:55-04:00

18 10, 2022

5 Secondary Essay Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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5 Secondary Essay Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Michael Moore2023-11-06T03:23:46-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] Sometimes the number of secondary applications you receive can be overwhelming, but it’s important to take them seriously and avoid taking short cuts or making mistakes because you are hastily trying to submit them. Since secondary essays are such an important part of the application process, in this blog post we want to talk about 5 of the most common mistakes students make so you can avoid them. Here are 5 secondary essay common mistakes… 1. Waiting for the request to start writing. If you’ve submitted your primary application and are waiting to get a [...]

5 Secondary Essay Common Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemMichael Moore2023-11-06T03:23:46-05:00

8 09, 2022

3 Of The Most Common Secondary Essay Questions And How To Answer Them
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3 Of The Most Common Secondary Essay Questions And How To Answer Them

Michael Moore2023-11-06T06:30:15-05:00

[fsn_row][fsn_column width="12"][fsn_text] Filling out and submitting all of your primary medical school applications is quite the accomplishment, however don’t let out that giant sigh of relief too early because you will have even more essays to write! Medical school secondary essays are usually required and are meant to provide the schools with more specific information about you and whether you’re a good fit for their program. The questions are generally geared towards the specific mission, requirements and goals of the program. Each school will have their own secondary requirements– some asking for one or two essays and others [...]

3 Of The Most Common Secondary Essay Questions And How To Answer ThemMichael Moore2023-11-06T06:30:15-05:00