w301088563 Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hi everyone, I am planning on applying to med schools this sept and I was wondering if anyone had some advice on how to approach the essays or general admission tips. Thanks a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well, you are planning on writing the Essay for U/T. Here is some sage advice I have received that I am following. Have a theme for your Essay. Let it be known. This sets the framework for your essay. Be organized in structure of the essay. Go into important stories in detail, even if this means you will leave out other examples of characteristics they are looking for. Your essay/story needs to catch the attention of the reader who finds your essay compelling or interesting in conveying important information about you. Do not give a short or long laundry list of your favourable attributes such as leadership, initiative, compassion. These are self-serving desriptions of yourself even if they are true. Your story should be such that it will be clear to the reader that you have these attributes without you saying you have them. Don't be so very consise to save on a word here and a word there to stay w/i the 1,000 words that your Essay does not read well as a result. It needs to flow. Start preparing early. Personally, I have done at least 25 drafts, and now am virtually satisfied with the result. Also, for the OMSAS application, sign up now to see the Online Application and take your time there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC_Ma Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Well, you are planning on writing the Essay for U/T. Here is some sage advice I have received that I am following. Have a theme for your Essay. Let it be known. This sets the framework for your essay. Be organized in structure of the essay. Go into important stories in detail, even if this means you will leave out other examples of characteristics they are looking for. Your essay/story needs to catch the attention of the reader who finds your essay compelling or interesting in conveying important information about you. Do not give a short or long laundry list of your favourable attributes such as leadership, initiative, compassion. These are self-serving desriptions of yourself even if they are true. Your story should be such that it will be clear to the reader that you have these attributes without you saying you have them. Don't be so very consise to save on a word here and a word there to stay w/i the 1,000 words that your Essay does not read well as a result. It needs to flow. Start preparing early. Personally, I have done at least 25 drafts, and now am virtually satisfied with the result. Also, for the OMSAS application, sign up now to see the Online Application and take your time there too. very good advice, that's what I am doing right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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