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The inside word on medical school admissionsGaining admission to a top medical school requires more than just a stellar MCAT score and an excellent GPA Youll also need to nail your personal statement In this book youll find the help you need to do just that 45 real essays from future doctors along with each applicants 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 essaysThis fifth edition ofMedical School Essays That Made a Differenceincludes application essays from students who enrolled at the following schoolsCornell University Joan and Sanford I Weill Medical CollegeGeorgetown University School of MedicineJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineNew York University NYU School of MedicineTemple University School of MedicineTulane University School of MedicineUniversity of Virginia School of MedicineUniversity of WisconsinMadison School of Medicine and Public HealthYale University School of MedicineFrom the Trade Paperback edition. Pursuing a masters degree or a Ph.D. is a major life decision and a process that is intellectually demanding, financially challenging, and sometimes emotionally taxing. If you�re currently in grad school or you�re thinking about pursuing a graduate degree, then the Graduate School Companion provides the practical advice and support you need.Graduate School Companion tells you how to find the best programs for your interests and needs, how to pay for your education, what to expect as a degree candidate, how to prepare for the job market, and how to find a job. It also includes:� Q & A with recent Ph.D. recipients and current Ph.D. candidates� Ten writing tips for graduate-level work� An extensive list of postdoctoral award opportunities� Instructions on how to build academic and non-academic job portfolios Not sure how to tackle the scariest part of your college application�the personal essays? Get a little inspiration from real-life examples of successful essays that scored! In College Essays that Made a Difference, 5th Edition, you�ll find:� 114 real essays written by 90 unique college hopefuls applying to Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and other top schools�along with each applicant�s test scores, GPA, demographic information, and where they ultimately got in� A special section with writing tips and the most common grammatical mistakes that students make on their essays� Insider advice from with admissions pros at Amherst College, Cooper Union, Deep Springs College, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, University of North Carolina�Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, and Yale UniversityThis fifth edition includes application essays written by students who enrolled at the following colleges:Amherst CollegeBard CollegeBarnard CollegeBoston CollegeBrown UniversityBryn Mawr CollegeCalifornia Institute of TechnologyClaremont McKenna CollegeCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityFranklin W. Olin College ofEngineeringGeorgetown UniversityHarvard CollegeMassachusetts Institute ofTechnologyMiddlebury CollegeNew College of FloridaNew York UniversityNorthwestern UniversityPomona CollegePrinceton UniversityRice UniversitySmith CollegeStanford UniversitySwarthmore CollegeUniversity of California�San DiegoUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaWashington and Lee UniversityWellesley CollegeWesleyan UniversityYale University Veteran higher-education consultant Donald Asher demystifies the graduate school application process and offers a detailed action plan that has proved successful for some of the most competitive programs in the country. The 50 sample essays-selected from thousands of candidates-showcase the best of the best, while the Essay Hall of Shame identifies common pitfalls to avoid. Sample letters of recommendation and essays for scholarships, residencies, fellowships, and postgraduate and postdoctoral applications cover all stages of the application process. Teaches how to craft a winning essay with 50 state-of-the-art samples to inspire, instruct, and all but guarantee a top-of-the-pile application. Updated third edition includes an entirely new chapter dedicated to online applications and how they\'re managed, processed, and considered. Previous editions have sold 100,000 copies. Veteran higher-education consultant Donald Asher demystifies the graduate school application process and offers a detailed action plan that has proved successful for some of the most competitive programs in the country. The 50 sample essays-selected from thousands of candidates-showcase the best of the best, while the Essay Hall of Shame identifies common pitfalls to avoid. Sample letters of recommendation and essays for scholarships, residencies, fellowships, and postgraduate and postdoctoral applications cover all stages of the application process. Teaches how to craft a winning essay with 50 state-of-the-art samples to inspire, instruct, and all but guarantee a top-of-the-pile application. Updated third edition includes an entirely new chapter dedicated to online applications and how they\'re managed, processed, and considered. Previous editions have sold 100,000 copies.From the Trade Paperback edition. Get the Inside Word on Medical Schools.The Princeton Review\'s The Best 167 Medical Schools gives you complete and up-to-date info about the best allopathic, osteopathic, and naturopathic schools in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. This guidebook offers a wealth of the info you need to know when applying to med school, including:The Inside Scoop on Med Schools� Key details about deadlines, tuition, and admissions criteria� Information on each school\'s training programs, student life, and moreAdvice for Non-traditional Applicants� Follow 8 aspiring doctors through the admissions process� Explore the financial implications of a career changeWhat to Expect at Your Admissions Interview� Tons of sample questions to help you prepare� Advice on how and when to follow up with your interviewerYou\'ll also get�easy-to-use snapshots of each school\'s admissions criteria, deadlines, telephone numbers, tuition figures, e-mail and snail mail addresses, and other key info. Not sure how to tackle the scariest part of your college application�the personal essays? Get a little inspiration from real-life examples of successful essays that scored! In College Essays that Made a Difference, 5th Edition, you�ll find:� 114 real essays written by 90 unique college hopefuls applying to Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and other top schools�along with each applicant�s test scores, GPA, demographic information, and where they ultimately got in� A special section with writing tips and the most common grammatical mistakes that students make on their essays� Insider advice from with admissions pros at Amherst College, Cooper Union, Deep Springs College, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, University of North Carolina�Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, and Yale UniversityThis fifth edition includes application essays written by students who enrolled at the following colleges:Amherst CollegeBard CollegeBarnard CollegeBoston CollegeBrown UniversityBryn Mawr CollegeCalifornia Institute of TechnologyClaremont McKenna CollegeCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityFranklin W. Olin College ofEngineeringGeorgetown UniversityHarvard CollegeMassachusetts Institute ofTechnologyMiddlebury CollegeNew College of FloridaNew York UniversityNorthwestern UniversityPomona CollegePrinceton UniversityRice UniversitySmith CollegeStanford UniversitySwarthmore CollegeUniversity of California�San DiegoUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaWashington and Lee UniversityWellesley CollegeWesleyan UniversityYale University ABOUT THIS BOOK...Most top business schools require multiple essays, and this book is your best bet for acing them all.�Business School Essays That Made a Difference, 4th Edition, contains actual student essays that tipped the balance between admission and denial, as well as interviews with admissions pros and with students who\'ve been through the process and made it to business school.Business School Essays That Made a Difference, 4th Edition�includes essays submitted to the following schools:Babson College, Olin Graduate School of Business�Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management�Claremont Graduate University, The Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management�Dartmouth, Tuck School of Business�Emory University, Gozueta Business SchoolMassachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management�Rutgers�The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Business School�Tulane University, A. B. Freeman School of BusinessUniversity of Chicago, Graduate School of Business�University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie School of Management�University of Michigan Business School�University of Montana Business SchoolUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolUniversity of Rochester, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business AdministrationUniversity of Texas, McCombs School of Business Get everything you need to know to make the right decision!The Best 168 Medical Schools gives you the facts about admissions requirements and curricula at 142 accredited U.S., Canadian, and Puerto Rican allopathic schools, 20 accredited osteopathic schools, and 6 accredited naturopathic schools. It also provides answers to all the practical questions you should ask when applying to medical school, including:� How much clinical exposure can you expect during pre-clinical years?� What is the grading/promotion policy?� Are there special programs for members of minority groups?� How much financial aid is available, and how can you get it?You\'ll also get each school\'s admissions criteria, deadlines, telephone numbers, tuition figures, e-mail and snail mail addresses, and other key info. The inside word on law school admissions.To get into a top law school, you need more than high LSAT scores and excellent grades�you also need a personal statement that shines. Law School Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition, gives you the tools to craft just that. This book includes:��70 real essays written by 62 unique law students attending Columbia, Harvard, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, and other top law schools�along with each applicant�s test scores, GPA, and admissions profile ��An overview of law school admissions and tips for prepping your applications��Insider advice: Interviews with admissions pros at Berkeley, Northwestern, UCLA, and many moreLaw School Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition includes essays written by students who enrolled at the following schools:American University Washington College of LawBoston College Law SchoolBoston University School of LawColumbia University School of LawCornell University School of LawDuke University School of Law Emory University School of Law Georgetown University Law Center Harvard University Law School New York University School of Law Northwestern University School of LawThe University of Chicago Law School University of Michigan Law SchoolUniversity of Pennsylvania Law SchoolUniversity of Virginia Law School Yale University Law School 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 essaysThis fifth edition of�Medical School Essays That Made a Difference�includes application essays from students who enrolled at the following schools:Cornell University, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical CollegeGeorgetown University, School of MedicineJohns Hopkins University, School of MedicineNew York University, NYU School of MedicineTemple University, School of MedicineTulane University, School of MedicineUniversity of Virginia, School of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin�Madison, School of Medicine and Public HealthYale University, School of Medicine Many pre-med students have great MCAT scores and excellent grades�the best way to stand out in a crowd of medical school applicants is to write an exceptional essay!The experts at The Princeton Review have teamed up with real medical school applicants and admissions officers to bring you Medical School Essays That Made a Difference. This book puts you in the admissions officer\'s seat�inside you\'ll find real application essays, interviews with admissions pros, and profiles of students who\'ve been through the process and made it through to medical school. This book is an essential guide for anyone navigating the very competitive medical school admissions process. Many pre-med students have great MCAT scores and excellent grades�the best way to stand out in a crowd of medical school applicants is to write an exceptional essay!Medical School Essays That Made a Difference,�3rd Edition�puts you in the admissions officer\'s seat�inside you\'ll find real application essays, interviews with admissions pros, and profiles of students who\'ve been through the process and made it to medical school. This book is an essential guide for anyone navigating the very competitive medical school admissions process. One of the best ways to stand out in a crowd of law school applicants is to write an exceptional personal statement. Law School Essays That Made a Difference, 4th Edition, contains 70 real application essays as well as interviews with admissions pros and with students who\'ve been through the process and made it to law school.Law School Essays That Made a Difference, 4th Edition includes essays submitted to the following schools:American University Washington College of Law Boston College Law School Boston University School of Law Columbia University School of Law Cornell University Law School Duke University School of Law Emory University School of Law Fordham University School of Law The George Washington University Law School Georgetown University Law Center Harvard University Law School New York University School of Law Northwestern University School of Law Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey School of Law�Camden South Texas Law College of LawStanford University School of Law University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law University of Chicago Law School University of Colorado�Boulder School of Law University of Houston Law Center University of Michigan Law School University of New Mexico School of Law University of Ottawa Faculty of Law University of Pennsylvania Law School University of St. Thomas School of Law University of Texas at Austin School of Law University of Virginia School of Law University of Wisconsin Law School Vanderbilt University Law School Yale University Law School This is the accompanying volume to Guides to the Evaluation for Permanent Impairment and highlights changes by comparing the fifth edition with the fourth. Medical and legal analysis demonstrates how the new edition sets out to change the way physicians evaluate impairment and disability and considers the legal implications.