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Ten Mistakes to Avoid in Your Medical School Personal Essay

5300 characters. That’s all you have. After years spent taking demanding prerequisites, stuffing your CV full of volunteer, research, and clinical experiences, and studying for months for the MCAT, you have 5300 characters -about 700...

What to Include AND NOT INCLUDE In Your AMCAS Personal Statement

As the May 2nd AMCAS release date approaches, many applicants have begun planning their applications and personal statements. After nearly 20 years of helping people get into top medical schools, I have seen, over and...