Secondary Essays: A Blessing and a Curse

The number of secondaries some medical school applicants receive can be overwhelming. Some institutions send out secondaries to almost all of their applicants; remember that the process is a money-maker for schools. To lessen the time sink, try to use the same essay for several secondaries. With some small changes an essay may be used for multiple purposes.

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About Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to
stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital.
She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated
Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more

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