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28 02, 2023

How to write a medical school Letter of Intent
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How to write a medical school Letter of Intent

Michael Moore2023-11-02T04:52:58-04:00

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 IntentMichael Moore2023-11-02T04:52:58-04:00

6 05, 2022

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application
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4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:08:13-05:00

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application Preparing to apply to medical school is rigorous. Every medical school hopeful spends their undergraduate career preparing for the application process. If you are applying to medical school this cycle, here are just a few things you have been working toward: Earning top grades: The average matriculant to medical school last year had a 3.74 GPA (3.67 Science; 3.83 Non-Science). Studying for the MCAT in hopes of scoring in the top percentile of test-takers: AAMC recommends that students spend 300 hours studying for the MCAT. The average MCAT score [...]

4 Rules for Choosing the Experiences to Highlight on Your Application Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:08:13-05:00

1 03, 2022

3 Questions Admissions Committees Ask When They Review Your Application
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3 Questions Admissions Committees Ask When They Review Your Application

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:16:56-05:00

3 Questions Admissions Committees Ask When They Review Your Application: Medical School Admission is getting more and more competitive: 62,442 students applied to medical schools last year for a total of 22,666 spots. With applicants each applying to an average of 18 schools, admissions committees have nearly 1.1 MILLION applications to look at. As an applicant, the mystery lies in what those admissions officers want in an ideal candidate. At Code Blue Essays, we can unravel that mystery by revealing the three questions admissions committees ask when they review your application: 1) Can you make it through medical school and [...]

3 Questions Admissions Committees Ask When They Review Your Application Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:16:56-05:00

15 02, 2022

Your Personal Statement: Where To Start?
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Your Personal Statement: Where To Start?

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:21:28-05:00

Your Personal Statement: Where To Start? If you are planning to apply to medical school, you probably know that your personal statement is one of the core components of your application. Along with the unique experiences on your CV, your personal statement makes you an individual during the admissions process. With more than 60,000 applicants in 2021-2022, and even more expected for the 2022-2023 application cycle, your personal statement is prime real estate for you to sell yourself. It’s the one place where you can speak directly to admissions officers. Simple, right? At Code Blue Essays, we think it can [...]

Your Personal Statement: Where To Start?Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:21:28-05:00

2 02, 2022

How To Use Code Blue Essays’ Clinical Experience Journal To Level-Up Your Clinical Experience!
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How To Use Code Blue Essays’ Clinical Experience Journal To Level-Up Your Clinical Experience!

Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:24:40-05:00

Imagine the following scenario: An anxious pre-med student walks into her first day shadowing a family practice physician. Immediately, she thinks, “This is what I want my future to look like!” She spends 3 hours meeting clinic staff and interacting with patients. Today is her first experience in a clinic, and it’s a little overwhelming. It's also enthralling! She leaves knowing that her decision to pursue a pre-med degree is validated, and she is excited to return for her next shift. As time passes, her clinical experience whizzes by, and she can look back on it as a success. She [...]

How To Use Code Blue Essays’ Clinical Experience Journal To Level-Up Your Clinical Experience!Michael Moore2023-11-07T03:24:40-05:00

10 08, 2021

Medical School Secondary Application Essays
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Medical School Secondary Application Essays

Michael Moore2023-11-08T02:03:29-05:00

Medical School Secondary Application Essays If you read our blog on the Medical School application timeline, you’ll know that we are approaching peak Secondary Application season. At Code Blue Essays, we want to make sure that your Secondary Applications are in tip-top shape before you hit submit, so contact us! In addition to our editing services, we can offer you guidance as you work through the rest of the Secondary Application season and Interview process, too! Working on your Secondary essays now: As noted in our blog, you should get to work on potential Secondary Application Essays before you even get the applications. The word limits [...]

Medical School Secondary Application Essays Michael Moore2023-11-08T02:03:29-05:00

25 01, 2016

4 Common Writing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Code Blue Essays2023-11-20T23:41:57-05:00

4 Common Writing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) Writing Mistake 1 Casual Style You should think of your admission essay as a pre-interview. Therefore, your writing should convey the tone you would use if speaking to an admissions officer in person. Slang and bad grammar should not be found anywhere in your personal statement. In addition, you should avoid straying away from traditional essay formatting. Although constructing your essay as a poem or top 10 list may stand out among the crowd, such creative formats will make it seem that you do not take your application seriously. [...]

4 Common Writing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)Code Blue Essays2023-11-20T23:41:57-05:00