Essays That Will Get You into Medical School (Barron's Essays That Will Get You Into Medical School) (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

Product Description

The definitive guide to writing application essays, written with the help and advice of top-school admissions officers. Includes a step-by-step writing program plus 40 successful essays, complete with advice from the writers - what they did right, how many rewrites they needed, and where they looked for outside help. Your personal statement is the one part of the application totally under your control - make the most of it and increase your chances of getting into the medical school of your choice!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 145 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764106112
• ISBN-13: 978-0764106118
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 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: #719,053 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

This review is from: Essays That Will Get You into Medical School (Essays That Will Get You Into...Series) [Second Edition] (Paperback)

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

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 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.