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Shaping
the Reflective/Effective Personal Statement
What
is your greatest strength as a medical school applicant?
What
are your other strengths?
What
relevant experience(s) do you have?
What
evidence/incidents, etc. will illustrate:
(a)
your ability?
(b)
your motivation?
(c)
your sincerity?
(d)
your positive personal characteristics?
What
explanations will you offer for any weaknesses?
What
one idea, theme, or incident will tie together everything you
want to include? What
is your thesis statement?
How
will you begin the essay? Provocative quotation? Critical
incident? Thesis Statement? Other?
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