Archive for November, 2009

Critique of Med Obsession Blog

Filed under Medical school blog reviews with No Comments, November 29th, 2009 by pompano

In this blog, she shares not only her experiences in the field of medicine, but also her experiences as a student of life. She also talks about her family and friends. There is also a useful section for advice.

Critique of Inquarta Blog

Filed under Medical school blog reviews with No Comments, November 22nd, 2009 by pompano

Inquarta is a professional-looking site, but it does not sacrifice creativity. Although the site is simple, there are images that render creativity.

Critique of Premedicine Advisor’s Corner Blog

Filed under Medical school blog reviews with No Comments, November 15th, 2009 by pompano

The blog aims at providing a useful resource for med-related issues and concerns. You get the impression that it was created by professionals for aspiring med school students.

Why a Gimmicky Medical School Statement Is Not Effective

Filed under Admission Essay Writing Guides with No Comments, November 8th, 2009 by pompano

A gimmicky statement is designed to attract attention or increase appeal. What are some examples of gimmicky personal statements and why is it usually not considered effective in making your medical school statement?

Using Analogies and Metaphors in Application Essay Writing

Filed under Admission Essay Writing Guides with No Comments, November 1st, 2009 by pompano

Sometimes, stating things as is is a very daunting task, especially if it includes concepts that are just too complex to explain. That’s why it is also often useful to turn to comparisons with day-to-day things.