Medical School Essays That Made a Difference

The inside word on medical school admissions.

Gaining admission to a top medical school requires more than "just" a stellar MCAT score and an excellent GPA. You'll also need to nail your personal statement. In this book, you’ll find the help you need to do just that:

‧ 45 real essays from future doctors, along with each applicant’s MCAT scores, GPA, and admissions profile
‧ An overview of med school admissions and financial aid, including a breakdown of the “anatomy” of the application
‧ Interviews with admissions officers who have read thousands of application essays

This fifth edition of Medical School Essays that Made a Difference includes application essays from students who enrolled at the following schools:
Cornell University, Weill Medical College
Georgetown University, School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine
New York University, NYU School of Medicine
Temple University, School of Medicine
Tulane University, School of Medicine
University of Virginia, School of Medicine
University of Wisconsin—Madison, School of Medicine
Yale University, School of Medicine

The experts at The Princeton Review have been helping students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests, and provides expert advice and instruction to help parents, teachers, students, and schools navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in over 40 states and 20 countries, The Princeton Review also offers online and school-based courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring as well as online services in both admission counseling and academic homework help.