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Apr 2023
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#60: Crafting a Winning Personal Stateme...

The Premed Consultants
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<p>In this video, Dr. Nessim, founder of The Premed Consultants, shares his insights on writing a compelling personal statement for medical school admissions. He addresses a common question from his pre-med mentee about what to focus on when writing a personal statement. He emphasizes the importance of showing, not just telling, why you want to be a doctor a ... Show More
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