Essays That Will Get You into Medical School (Essays That Will Get You Into...Series) [Second Edition] (Paperback)

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"There were tips on what schools looked for as well as actual essays from students accepted into their respective programs. After reading those essays and understanding what was needed to get into school, I was pumped! I had to be creative, add a lot more color, and show the admissions committee who Renee really was and what she was all about. It only took a few hours to kick out the initial draft. And a couple of weeks in total to complete my essays after I had gotten started." -- Renee, satisfied reader --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Following a clear and helpful general format, this updated volume is designed to help college students who are medical school applicants, and required to write a medical school admissions essay. Students will find extensive advice on the do’s and don’ts for writing a successful essay plus instruction on the process of organizing ideas, writing a rough draft, then re-writing a final finished essay for presentation. Detailed advice is followed by 75 model essays, many of them new in this edition, all of them submitted by medical school students whose applications were accepted.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764120298
• ISBN-13: 978-0764120299
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,420 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just write a thoughtful and sincere essay!, December 31, 2003

By A Customer

The best lesson from this book is actually the step-by-step process described in the beginning. The essays are just there for you to get an idea of how unique you can get. By following their process and getting the most of what I have learned from my own life experiences, I ended up with a great essay - something that I am proud of submitting. How did I do it? Just read and completed all of their practical exercises. Otherwise, some of the essays are inspiring and they give you some ideas that may be relevant to your application. Don't listen to the post about this book being all for Ivies. I came from a state school and I still ended up interviewing at the very top schools. What gets past the admissions is your true character and sincere expression of why you want to be a doctor.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book to get you started!, May 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Essays That Will Get You into Medical School (Barron's Essays That Will Get You Into Medical School) (Paperback)

As someone who works privately with students, helping them with admissions essays for medical school, I highly recommend this book. When students call me in regard to assistance with their essays, I recommend that they first buy this book as a means to get started. The guidelines and essays have helped my clients not only to gather their thoughts, but also to organize and write them into interesting and creative essays. By the time they come to me for feedback and editing, they are well on the way to getting into the medical schol of their choice.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't have the best essays I've read, but does help., November 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Essays That Will Get You into Medical School (Barron's Essays That Will Get You Into Medical School) (Paperback)

This book is half information and half essays. The majority of the essay writers seem guaranteed a pick of any school due to their background. Many accomplished extraordinary work in addition to having doctors in their family. The first half was great, but, though I am not a very good writer, I could tell that some of the essays needed improvement. I think this book's projected audience is Ivy League students.