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Hi, I would say the 3.0 GPA (should not be a 2 in front so definitely a 3....) negates the 2.5 from undergrad...I would say you have a chance but you'll need an excellent DAT score and really great clinical and shadowing experiences, very strong essays and reflection...to get your message across as compellingly as possible. Are you applying soon?

Hi, sorry to say that I agree with them. It's not about dismissing your feelings...I absolutely acknowledge that this moment could very well define your upbringing but it is not unique...a number of students will write about this topic. So I would challenge you to see how you make the divorce part of the essay as brief as possible and then focus on what things you have done, can you use the notion / idea of divorce (to separate, to make 2 when there was initially 1) and apply that to an activity you have done, or a research or service ...think about ways to expand the topic and make it you and what you have done...not just about how something you did not do impact you. good luck

@@WriteYourAcceptance i dont understand the last part

@@losttrash980 there's a difference between what happens to you and what you actively seek out to do...the divorce would count as a passive experience since it happens to you. I would consider focusing most of the essay on things you have actively done and if you use the idea of divorce/ or separation as a frame then you can mention the divorce as the beginning but then the essay becomes of so much more...and specifically about you

@@WriteYourAcceptance thank you, do u think it would be a great idea to write about poetry (which i used to cope with the divorce)? therefore im not totally being cliche but still referring to a impactful event in my life?

@@losttrash980 That's interesting, definitely trending in the right direction. You could get creative and do the essay like one poem...where the intro is a short stanza you wrote and then you can go into an obstacle / like the divorce, then anther couple lines can come in from the poem and then you talk about another obstacle etc. Poetry is about you - what you write, how you feel, maybe even your lessons learned and values...the divorce is not yours necessarily, more a passive, what you inherited experience...make sure the passive info is minimal in your essay and you focus more on details that make you, you

Hi! Thanks for watching. When are you applying to med school?

Hopkins is definitely a top school. Are you applying?

awesome! What year are you in? Have you started your ECs - clinical experiences, shadowing etc...

HI thanks for watching. I closed my calls for the cycle since my program is full but happy to have a brief chat. Please email me at thedrjosie@gmail.com

Off the top of my head, these were a few - KCOM SOMA Marian OCOM MSU are you applying this cycle?

@@WriteYourAcceptance I’m thinking about it I was also trying to figure out how to write my personal essay to increase my chances

@@ahadmoti Yes!! Your story is key. You should check out this student's entire essay and other tips in this playlist - ua-cam.com/play/PLKu4vlYzbZ_V0lrMO4rz886p6RpThqbrG.html&si=PO-mT-sWiw82ztC8 good luck!

@@WriteYourAcceptance I definitely will thank you for the help and insight!

@@ahadmoti You're welcome good luck!

Hi, thanks so much for reaching out. At the moment, I am focused on medical and dental applicants. What program are you applying to?

Great detail thanks! Leaving this comment up for students. Are you applying this cycle?

@@WriteYourAcceptance Yes I am.

@@chasedozier11good luck! What’s been the trickiest part so far? In case you’re writing your ps now or soon, u just released my latest video with one of my favorite ps…in case it’s of interest. Good luck!

Hi I am applying this cycle!

@@chasedozier11 Awesome!! Good luck. Make sure to check out my videos with sample PS and student interviews!! ua-cam.com/play/PLKu4vlYzbZ_XmDGCAwpLblOSMXDkb2vGF.html&si=qr6F4iZ6YoVSxPHN

that would work great as long as you take all your premed requisite courses, check in regularly with your pre health office and make sure you build out your volunteer and clinical experiences, maybe even pursue research opps. Good luck!

JHU is an excellent medical school! Are you applying there or are you a student there? www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som

Hi thanks for watching...you mean with an Econ major any tips for being a pre med as well? if so it would be the same tips...what extra curricular, clinical, volunteering experiences are you pursuing?

Was it approximately 650 words or 650 words max? That makes a difference but if it's approximate, no sounds like you are around the benchmark they asked for. More than length, it'll be content and depth. Good luck!!

@@WriteYourAcceptance yea it states “approximately 650 words”. Thank you so much for you’re response, I’ve been stressing out about this😂

Hi, not sure...don't have data on that. I would assume it's a similar advantage than another Master's, but I would still advise that you apply broadly, not just to one program. Also your MCAT score will be a strong indicator of where you should be applying to, along with GPA...and then your patient facing experiences and how you construct your story will be essential. Good luck.

@@WriteYourAcceptance I plan on working on all that while I work there. My number 1 target is their 3 yr program.

@@aloyceayubu2887 sounds good!! when do you start studying for MCAT?

@@WriteYourAcceptance I plan to start this summer during clinical year since my didactic year will be over by July then clinical start in August. I don’t have to take any classes since I was premed so I have all the required classes done.

Hi thanks for watching. Tricky question - I would say that if you do decide to put financial need as part of your why transfer I would do some research as to what grants or scholarships there are available at Penn that you could apply for, also what work study or volunteer opportunities can you do. That way you don’t only focus on what you need from the school but also what you can contribute. Good luck!

@@WriteYourAcceptancethank you so much!

HI thanks for watching! I would not mention a low grade in your personal statement. I would focus on an opening story that is emblematic of your work or similar work to what you will be pursuing, then get into the within and beyond the classroom experiences that have brought you to this moment and then ideally dedicate a paragraph to that specific program...then swap this paragraph out for the other programs so each PS is tailored to the school. I am assuming this is a PHD program not MD/ DO which the strategy would be different. If there is an additional info section of the app, then you can discuss the grade there...very matter of factly, and focus on what you have done to course correct, study differently, be more active about feedback etc. good luck!

do you mean the AMCAS website where you apply to all MD programs? if so it is this one - students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school-amcas/applying-medical-school-amcas

Thanks! 😊

Thank you. I just responded on the other video. So sorry.

You are so welcome! Are you applying this cycle? Good luck!!

Hi I gave you some tips in the other video. Let me know if you have any more questions. Good luck!

Hi thanks for watching. The first thing I would consider is what you have written for the other 2 supplements...if they are business centric then you may consider going more creative with the Ross supps. once you settle on that content you can decide what you write on for the Ross supps...I have had students write about research topics they have pursued to combat health inequality in their community, food deserts- should be something you know about and have worked on or studied in some capacity...this is for the business case. For the artifact - it's learning in action. this is what they share on their website and honestly, i have seen students do a number of these - An academic project A community project Community newspaper article highlighting an important achievement Personal website Piece on a school, extracurricular, or community program/event that you were instrumental in creating or implementing High school or community award that was meaningful or prestigious Local, state, or national competition related to a club or school activity Picture of something of value to you A culminating event for an ongoing activity from high school

Hi thanks foe watching. I would potentially get creative and start with a short couple lines about the band...maybe connect something of the band - it's shape, it's organized chaos to something in research...that way you creatively share another aspect of you while focusing on the academics and research. for the 9 values essay, I would focus on the more recent activities unless you have something so impressive from HS you should share. Good luck!

@WriteYourAcceptance Thank you for your prompt response. Do you believe it's necessary to delve into technical details such as facts and findings in discussing my research, or can I take a more contextual approach and connect it to my journey at Georgia Tech?

@@saeshukarthika278 I would do a more context driven approach...and if you can sprinkle in findings in lay mans terms then okay but if not I would not get technical.

Hi Spencer, Thanks for reaching out. I would say that your HS record is far less important as a transfer applicant than your current college GPA/ courses. How is your current GPA? You mention senior year and those concerns but not this year and last. As a transfer applicant - which you should see my video on transfer essays - you should focus on identity, passions, and academic strengths in your current college environment. How have you worked to make it a better academic / social space for students within/ and/ or beyond the classroom? Also, you want to really do a deep dive into what you will gain and offer GT as a student. They want to see that you will create your belonging ASAP...so networking with the Dean is good and you can mention that but also so research on specifics to how you see yourself living and learning on their campus. The less than stellar grades from HS I would not mention but if you need to discuss anything academic from college that I would carefully consider. If it is isolated then maybe in the additional info section of the Common App, if it is integral to your story and why you want to transfer then maybe in that one essay. Hope this helps. transfer vid - ua-cam.com/video/OmFFa0vfaF8/v-deo.htmlsi=XoK6cdhsJRfTEpZh

I’m doing a dual degree program for chemistry and biology while trying to become a phlebotomist. I also was going to add volunteer work in between, most likely at a hospital if I can. I just haven’t decided on a research project because I want to do a internal medicine/psychiatry residency before a cardiology fellowship. Then after that finish with a general surgery residency. Hope I’m taking the right majors and pursuing the right path in order to do so.

@@_JonJon_sounds like you are thinking about the right things. Maybe pursue research that is related to psych or mental health and the community or relationship of heart disease or cardio issues and a minority group. Also make sure to keep up your clinical, patient facing experiences. All the residency focus with clarify in med school. Good luck!

@@WriteYourAcceptance Thanks.

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. Good luck! As you continue on your journey make sure to check out our PS videos for apps. @@_JonJon_

@@WriteYourAcceptance okay sounds good . Thanks again for your advice I really appreciate it.

Thanks for stopping by. Are you applying this cycle?

Hi thanks for watching. I don’t really have any Columbia grad school videos in the queue at the moment. Do you have a specific question you want to ask?

make that 5 acceptances as of last week!

HI, thanks for watching. you should definitely make each essay (each why transfer essay) unique to each school...but the goal is to write a draft you can recycle for most of them and then make unique the last 2 paragraphs ...so there you make it like a why us for each school...adding courses, a professor, a research opportunity, social and community building opps etc...good luck!

I work with students on their app materials - from PS to interview prep. Are you applying this coming cycle?

@@WriteYourAcceptance yes ive applied for the hygiene program this spring and i was told they interview people in February right before letting them know they would be accepted

@@niydesi got it. Good luck!! I have a tell me about yourself video coming out second week of Jan. May be of interest to check out as you prep. Good luck!

@@WriteYourAcceptance thank you so much will definitely check that out, just really nervous not knowing what they will be asking me