Craft Compelling Secondary Applications

Craft Compelling Secondary Applications

Offered by Trae D.

Med School Admissions Coach | Stanford MD-PhD | 21 Success Stories

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Studied at Stanford University School of Medicine

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Package Description:

This package is tailored for aspiring medical school candidates who want to perfect their secondary applications, maximizing their chances of acceptance. This package includes the following, but feel free to adapt based on your unique situation and goals: - Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: Start with an in-depth kickoff session with your coach to discuss your background, goals, experiences, and aspirations. This session lays the groundwork for creating compelling secondary applications. - Secondary Essay Brainstorming: Dive deep into your background and experiences with your coach to uncover themes, perspectives, and qualities that set you apart. You'll explore various narratives to ensure your secondary essays capture your true essence. - Secondary Essay Drafting: Work closely with your coach to draft your secondary essays, ensuring they effectively highlight your motivations, experiences, and aspirations. - Secondary Essay Editing: After developing your secondary essays' narratives, your coach will provide thorough editing and feedback, refining each draft until the essays are polished and ready for submission. Multiple rounds of edits ensure the final product is perfect. To summarize, this package pairs you with a world-class coach who will guide you through every step of creating standout secondary applications. They will offer honest and constructive feedback, ensuring your essays showcase your strengths and uniqueness. Ready to craft compelling secondary applications? Let's match you with a great coach who can help you secure that coveted acceptance to a top medical school.


What you'll get from this package

Compelling secondary essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each medical school you decide to apply to

A deeper understanding of your motivations, experiences, and aspirations, and how they align with your goal of becoming a physician

An outline and several drafts of your secondary essays, refined through multiple rounds of feedback and edits

Confidence that your secondary essays will stand out to medical school admissions committees

A polished final set of secondary essays that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Application Strategy

Secondary Essays


Trae D.

Offered by Trae D.

Joined January 2026

Med School Admissions Coach | Stanford MD-PhD | 21 Success Stories

As a current MD-PhD candidate at Stanford University School of Medicine, I bring a deep understanding of the medical school admissions process and a passion for helping aspiring medical students achieve their dreams. With experience as a co-founder of SynaptoBoost and a rich research background at institutions like MIT and UAB, I offer a unique perspective on what top medical schools are looking for in candidates. I have successfully coached 21 individuals, guiding them through the complexities of applications, personal statements, and interviews. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier program or need help strengthening your application, I'm here to provide tailored support and insights. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that stands out!

60+ people coached for Medical School

Starting at $760

8h+ of coaching

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