I am working on my essay and had not realized it is single spaced! I had been working under the assumption is was double spaced. This helps me a ton! Still, I find the fact we must answer the...
If you only need to cut a few sentences and cannot cut content I found it best to pull out individual words. That way you keep your message. Also try using shorter words. It worked for my UCSF essay....
Any word on whether they are generous with scholarships like Columbia? Also, anyone looking into outside scholarships and like to share where to look/ find
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I was very specific about my goals both short term and long, because mine are quite defined. I am going to use nursing to work with Doctor's without Borders and ultimately hope to set up a clinic or...
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Thanks, Personally I feel I have gotten to the point that they are getting worse not better. It is just so easy to second guess. I hope the recs add some dimensions I cannot hit. Also both are 2...
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Hi All, Do any of you know if there is a place or way to upload our CV or resume? I thought that I had previously noticed the option, but now during the final dash to the finish I cannot locate
Hi all, I am spending time on my essay now and it is daunting. Are we really supposed to answer all those ?s in 2 pages and make it personal and interesting! This is a follow up question to the...
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Yes, I agree completely! These essays are kicking my ass. Would you like to exchange and read each others for tips and help. FYI I probably still need a day or two before I would even feel comfortable...
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Hi again, I am working on my goal statement as we speak and am still confused by the difference between it and the personal history statement. I believe the goal statement is the most important....
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Hi, I am also applying to the midwifery track. Best of luck to you!!! I have not found comparable programs for a similar price. The other schools I am applying to are Yale, Columbia, Georgetown and...
Thank you so much for your advice. I have another couple of questions. For the personal history essay does it need to focus on conflict and struggle or can it be a more fluid approach to our life and...
Hi all, I am applying for 2010. I have looked over the application and am a bit confused about the difference between the goal statement and the personal history statement. I understand that the goal...
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Hi, I am also applying for June 2010 at UCSF. I am applying to the midwife specialty and am sufficiently "freaked out," by the acceptance rates. Right now I am busy studying for the GRE and getting my...
Hi, Good Luck! I am also applying to Yale for 2010. My top choice is UCSF, but I would like to be a midwife and it is highly competitive. I am wishing for the best and keeping my options open....