My sister is currently studying for the GMAT in preparation for applying to business school, and she mentioned that she’s applying to about seven schools and was worried about how time-consuming it will be. I told her it’s definitely not too bad, given that the average pre-med applies to anywhere from 15-20 med schools […]
The Medical School Essay (an on-going endeavor)
Almost 2 1/2 years ago, I started writing my medical school essay. I essentially wrote what I felt medical schools wanted to hear: write a touching story about an experience you had in/with medicine, sprinkle in vignettes from volunteering/leadership roles, and finish off with an inspiring quote. When I look back at what I wrote, […]