What Medical Schools Actually Look For
Beyond your MCAT and GPA, admissions committees want to see who you are and why you're called to medicine.
Genuine Motivation
"I want to help people" isn't enough. Show a specific, personal reason rooted in your experiences that demonstrates you understand medicine.
Clinical Understanding
Evidence that you know what a doctor's life is really like—not romanticized. Show you understand the challenges and still want this career.
Personal Growth
How have your experiences shaped you? Show maturity, resilience, and self-awareness—qualities essential for medical training.
Essays We Review
AMCAS Personal Statement
5,300 characters. Required for all MD programs.
AACOMAS Personal Statement
For DO programs. Similar structure to AMCAS.
Secondary Essays
School-specific. 48-72 hour rush review available.
Most Meaningful Descriptions
1,325 characters each. Critical mini-essays.
Disadvantaged Essay
Optional 1,325 characters for socioeconomic context.
Gap Year / Non-Traditional Essay
Explain your unique path to medicine.
Choose Your Package
All packages include review by current med students and graduates.
Expert Review
Detailed feedback report
$249
- Comprehensive feedback
- Narrative analysis
- Clinical experience review
- 3-5 day delivery
Secondary Essay Bundle: 5 essays for $999
Common Questions
Who reviews my medical school essays?
Our reviewers are current medical students and recent graduates from top programs including Johns Hopkins, Harvard Medical School, UCSF, Penn, Columbia, and other highly-ranked medical schools.
Can you help with secondary essays?
Yes! Secondary essays are critical and often have quick turnaround requirements. We offer expedited 48-72 hour review for secondaries.
What if I'm a non-traditional applicant?
Non-traditional applicants often have compelling stories. Whether you're a career changer, took gap years, or have an unusual path to medicine, we help you frame your journey as a strength.
Do you help with the 'Why Medicine' question?
Absolutely. This is the core of your personal statement. We help you move beyond clichés to articulate a genuine, specific motivation that reflects your experiences.