Medical School Applicants

Dr. Freedman knows what specific criteria medical school admissions committees use to evaluate applicants. Because of her medical school admissions and teaching experience, Dr. Freedman has an inside understanding of what you should accomplish academically, clinically and extracurricularly to gain acceptance to medical school and how to communicate this information effectively through your written documents and interviews. There is nobody in the medical school admissions consulting arena with Dr. Freedman's depth of expertise. Dr. Freedman also has professional writing and editing experience and is a published author.

Medical school applicants and their parents often hire Dr. Freedman because she provides more personalized guidance than is offered at students' home schools.

Medical School Admissions Consulting and Interview Preparation

MedEdits assists medical school applicants by developing a personalized plan to maximize your chances of admission to medical school. We will advise you with regards to the best extracurricular and clinical activities in which to be involved, course selection, and when to take the MCAT. We will discuss a time line for completion of tasks, school selection, selection of recommendation writers, personal statement topics, and how to downplay any weaknesses in your application and highlight your strengths. It is optimal to start working with MedEdits as soon as you make the decision to pursue a medical career.

We also provide interview coaching and mock interviews. We have an inside understanding of the different styles of interviews and the answers that admissions committees are seeking. We will help you formulate answers to difficult questions and how to answer questions regarding flaws in your application. We will tell you what to expect on interview day, the best time in the process to interview and will coach you with regards to proper interview etiquette. We provide you with personalized written feedback after your mock interview that serves as a "cheat sheet" to take with you on interview day. We will work with on post-interview strategy including how to write a compelling letter of intent or what to do if you are placed on the wait list.

If you did not receive any acceptances this year, we can review your application to identify deficiencies and strategize on how to improve your candidacy.

MedEdits is invested in the success of our clients and we develop a personalized consulting strategy based on your needs. We ensure that your individualityis highlighted and that you are not “over-packaged.” A career in medicine is a life-long commitment and we embrace the philosophy that you shouldnot simply do what is necessary to “get in” but that you should enjoy and learn from the process.

We understand the unique concerns of non-traditional applicants and reapplicants.

Medical School Personal Statement and Secondary Essay Edit and Review

Our team has read thousands of medical school personal statements and admissions essays. It is imperative that your essay be distinctive, well written and intriguing. We work with you, drawing out your unique voice or personal story, to promote you in an intelligent and original manner. The admissions officer who reads your essay has read hundreds of others so it is crucial that your essay stand out. One of the most common mistakes applicants make is to write an essay they think is original but, in reality, is commonplace and trite. At MedEdits, we weed out such story lines and make suggestions for change and improvement.

AMCAS® Application Edit and Review

Your written application to medical school must be outstanding. There is a common misconception among applicants that the written application is less important than the personal statement. When deciding if an applicant should be granted an interview, the admissions committee typically spends the most time reviewing extracurricular activity descriptions. Because our team has read hundreds of medical school applications, we know how to make yours impressive. Applicants' are often put in the rejection pile because their documents seem mundane or ordinary. Although grades and MCATs speak for themselves, written descriptions of extracurricular activities and accomplishments are crucial. Sometimes applicants do not spotlight their accomplishments by failing to embellish and highlight them adequately. Any flaws in your background must also be presented strategically. We will thoroughly review your application and make comments and suggestions on how best to present yourself to admissions officers.

Letter of Intent Edit and Review

If you are wait listed, it is essential that you communicate effectively with your first choice school. You must express your interest in the school and illustrate your excellence and outstanding achievement. Writing a compelling letter of intent is an art and we will guide you to give you the best chance of acceptance. Our letter of intent packages include a 30 minute consulting session to make sure that you include all essential information to the admissions committee.

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