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How to Write Your Med School Activities Section (AACOMAS)

A guide to the AACOMAS activities section. Learn how to highlight your experiences and stand out to admissions committees.

Stanford GSB Optional Essays

An essay highlighting leadership in healthcare innovation, data-driven operations, and LGBTQ+ advocacy across clinical, academic, and startup settings.

Med School Recommendation Letter Prep Doc

Get powerful recommendation letters for medical school by preparing your recommenders with this guide and template. Includes a full example prep doc.

Stanford Med School Personal Statement on Storytelling and Service

A personal essay exploring how storytelling, hardship, and advocacy shaped a deep commitment to medicine and patient-centered care.

Med School Application Checklist

A comprehensive checklist of all the steps you need to take to apply to medical school, from the MCAT to interviews.

The 5-Step Guide to a Med School Personal Statement

A simple guide to writing a powerful personal statement that avoids clichés, connects your experiences, and tells a compelling story.

AMCAS Work/Activities: Making Meaning of Your Experiences

A guide to the AMCAS activities section. Learn how to craft powerful descriptions that stand out and showcase your passion for medicine.

Full AMCAS Application Example | Stanford MD/PHD

Get an inside look at a successful AMCAS application. Discover how a strong combination of experiences and a compelling narrative can get you accepted.

Medical School Personal Statement Example

A compelling personal statement that got a Black female applicant accepted to a top medical school.

Med School Personal Statement: Harvard Sample

Read a successful Harvard Medical School personal statement. Learn how to craft an essay that stands out!

Nailing the Personal Statement

This guide walks a client through the reasons behind a Personal Statement along with examples of each section & what should be included.

Top 50 Medical School Interview Questions

This is a list of 50 questions that are commonly seen in Medical School interviews.

How to Write a Standout Medical School Personal Statement

Think you need a dramatic backstory to write a compelling medical school personal statement? You don't. In this session, expert admissions coach Dr. Erica shares the proven approaches she's used to help students craft essays that have led to acceptances at medical schools like Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Duke. You'll leave with a clear, step-by-step framework for building a personal statement that stands out—even if you feel you're missing a "wow" factor. You'll also see before-and-after examples that show the difference between blending in and breaking through. If you've been staring at a blank page, unsure where to begin, this session will give you the direction and confidence to move forward. Take the first step toward a standout personal statement and reserve your spot now!

Why Most Medical School Essays Fail (And How To Fix Yours)

Most medical school essays don't fail because of poor writing. They fail because they blend in. After reviewing hundreds of applications, I've seen the same costly mistakes over and over again. In this focused session, I'll break down exactly why most medical school essays miss the mark—and how to start fixing yours. You'll leave knowing: • The most common traps applicants fall into with personal statements and secondaries • How to transform your experiences into a stronger, more cohesive narrative • Practical strategies you can apply to your essays right away Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance from an admissions coach whose clients have earned admission to top medical schools like Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Duke, and Vanderbilt. Reserve your spot today!

Example: How This Essay Got Me Into Stanford Med School

An accepted student reveals the powerful personal statement that helped them get into Stanford, and breaks down how you can use a unique hook to tell your own story.

Medical School Decider Tool

Unsure which medical schools to apply to? Use our tool to compare different programs based on your top priorities for medical school.

Customizable Resume Template

With all the formatting done for you, just fill in your chosen experiences into this easy-to-use resume template!

PULSE: A Framework for Crafting Standout Medical School Essays

This resource is for medical school applicants who are seeking to craft a standout personal statement—one that not only gets read but remembered. It introduces the PULSE framework and includes a rubric that can be used as both a brainstorming tool and a revision checklist. As you draft, ask yourself whether each element is present. As you revise, use the rubric to evaluate how effectively each dimension comes through in your writing.