Our Favorite Resources for Writing Personal Statements
by Ben Frederick MDWriting a personal statement to get into grad school, college, residency or any other big academic program is probably unlike anything else...
When in doubt, tell a story!
by Ben Frederick MDPeople often wonder what the most common pitfall is among grad school personal statements. Without a doubt, it’s...
"Smooth As Glass" — How to Write Transitional Sentences Like a Pro
by Ben Frederick MDTransitional sentences connect concepts like little bridges throughout your essay. Without them, your essay can feel choppy, disconnected and confusing.
Where to Begin?
by Ben Frederick MDYou finally have time to sit down and write you personal statement. You know it’s a big deal, but all you can...
Bad Grades: How to Write Around Them
by Ben Frederick MDDo you mention poor academic performance in your personal statement and provide an explanation for the dip? Or do you ignore the...
Structuring Your Personal Statement with a Strong Backbone
by Ben Frederick MDAfter editing hundreds of essays and speaking with former admissions personnel, here is the basic structure we recommend for a personal statement.
The 3 Things a Great Conclusion Must Do
by Ben Frederick MDWhen writing a personal statement, an amazing conclusion simply has to do three things. It recaps where you’ve been It recaps where...
How to Write a Killer Introduction — 4 Tips You Need to Know
by Ben Frederick MDApplicants typically have the toughest time writing the introductions of personal statements. You have all this great experience — where to begin?...
Show Don't Tell: Our Best Tip for Writing A Stunning Personal Statement
by Ben Frederick MDShow and tell isn’t just for elementary school anymore – it turns out it can have a HUGE impact on your personal...