Getting Started
You’ve Decided to Apply — Now What?
The major areas to focus on before you apply: coursework, timing, the MCAT, and the experiences that build a competitive application.
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The Library
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Physician-written guidance on building a competitive application — blogs to read, guides to download, and webinars to join. No cost, no catch.
From the Blog
Reading worth your time.
Straight-talking, physician-written posts on the parts of the application that actually move the needle.
Application Writing
The Personal Statement: Pearls & Pitfalls
What makes a personal statement work — and the common mistakes that sink one — from someone who has read them on admissions committees.
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Application Writing
The Activities List: Pearls & Pitfalls
How to write the AMCAS / AACOMAS Work and Activities section so every slot earns its place.
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Application Writing
Secondaries: Pearls & Pitfalls
How to batch and prioritize your secondaries, answer the prompt, and write a “Why This School?” that isn’t generic — with a before/after example.
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Downloadable Guides
Writing resource guides.
Printable, physician-written reference guides for the three pieces of writing that decide interviews.
Guide
Personal Statement Writing Guide
A step-by-step reference for drafting a personal statement that answers the questions committees actually ask.
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Guide
Activities List Writing Guide
How to structure descriptions, choose Most Meaningful entries, and cover the AAMC Core Competencies.
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Guide
Secondaries Writing Guide
The batching strategy, “Why This School?” framework, and before/after examples in one printable reference.
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