Wow, these are amazing tips for any kind of personal statement. I've been coming back to it every once and a while to sharpen various essays, and it's helped me every time.
Thanks, Troy! We also have a guide with plenty of examples that I think you'll find valuable: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-personal-statement-analysis
Sorry to be off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
Hi! What's your opinion on discussing shadowing experiences in a personal statement? For example, seeing a doctor treat a patient a certain way that really stood out to you
When we talk about how an experience changed us or how we impacted others, is there a concern as to how many times we use the terms “I” or “me” in the statement?
Dear Dr. Shemmassian, if an application got rejected the previous year and is reapplying, should it be mentioned in the personal statement that he/she was rejected last year??
Hi Nikki! No need to mention this in your personal statement. I encourage you to watch our video on reapplying here: ruclips.net/video/qQ92ZDfJrhI/видео.html
Hard disagree with the 7th one. Almost everyone else recommends having a strong hook. Of course, you have to have a reason for talking about it, but having a strong hook is very important.
Wow, these are amazing tips for any kind of personal statement. I've been coming back to it every once and a while to sharpen various essays, and it's helped me every time.
Thanks, Troy! We also have a guide with plenty of examples that I think you'll find valuable: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-personal-statement-analysis
Sorry to be off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account?
I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
I learn best with examples so this was VERY helpful for me. Thank you!
This is gold
Yes sir! Super crucial right now given application season.
Thanks!! I'm more confident on what to do now!
Thank you. Super helpful video
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Thank you 🙏🏾 for this
Hi! What's your opinion on discussing shadowing experiences in a personal statement? For example, seeing a doctor treat a patient a certain way that really stood out to you
Totally fine, but make sure to link it back to the insights you gained and how you applied them yourself.
You are the best!!! Thank you so much!!!
You're welcome!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
You're welcome!
When we talk about how an experience changed us or how we impacted others, is there a concern as to how many times we use the terms “I” or “me” in the statement?
Nope! So long as you use these words naturally, it shouldn't be an issue.
Dear Dr. Shemmassian, if an application got rejected the previous year and is reapplying, should it be mentioned in the personal statement that he/she was rejected last year??
Hi Nikki! No need to mention this in your personal statement. I encourage you to watch our video on reapplying here: ruclips.net/video/qQ92ZDfJrhI/видео.html
Can I talk about research experiences from high school too ?
Can you do about oxford university. For international students
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Hard disagree with the 7th one. Almost everyone else recommends having a strong hook. Of course, you have to have a reason for talking about it, but having a strong hook is very important.
A strong hook does not have to be dramatic though. It can be a concise statement that makes the reader want to read further.