The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Personal Statement and EC Descriptions
No more questioning how to start, what experiences to use, and in what way you could actually stand out!
By the end of this course you will have crafted a *compelling* personal statement and EC descriptions that fully encapsulate your journey towards medicine and who you truly are (without an ounce of writer's block).
You're a premed student who's dreaming of getting accepted into medical school?
You've taken the leap and made it through all these years as a premed of building your extracurriculars and experiences.
But now there is this huuuuge scary task between you and submitting your primary application...
Sharing your unique story through your personal statement and EC descriptions.
Does any of this sound familiar?
✔️ You are nervous about getting started and have no clue what to include vs. what not.
✔️ You don't know how to answer your "why medicine" and are afraid that it might not be meaningful enough.
✔️ You're worried your writing might not be good enough and makes you sound cliché.
✔️ You're constantly feeling like your story is not special, your experiences not good enough, or like this will all be for nothing
I totally get it, but this does NOT have to be so daunting!
These essays were my chance to stand out and prove that "I am more than my stats".
The first time I applied to medical school, I had ZERO clue about writing my personal statement and EC descriptions and made countless mistakes.
....forcing takeaways, completely missing to convey my "why medicine", taking up precious space by listing redundant facts and NOT giving the admissions committee a chance to truly get to know me and my journey.
Strangely enough, I still managed to get one interview at Case Western but never got pulled off the waitlist after that.
The second time around I used aaaaaall the strategies you will learn in this course which was one BIG factor that helped me stand out (despite my low 3.3 GPA) I earned 10 medical acceptances!!
But, what made the difference?
Instead of letting worry and fear of messing up my essays overwhelm me, I used it to fuel my determination to truly stand out as an applicant.
Before I picked up my pen, I researched the heck out of doing it right and how to share my unique story (without sounding cliché).
Then I used all the strategies and frameworks I gathered to create a personal statement and EC essays that I could actually be proud of.
Through this course, you will:
✔ Have a clear, step-by-step framework to walk you through a bare bones outline to a first draft (that won't need 20+ edits or have to be complete redone from scratch)
✔ Tons of examples of successful personal statements so you have a good idea of how to go about writing your personal statement before you even start typing
✔ Utilize PDF worksheets throughout the course so you can *actually* implement what you learn in the lessons
✔ Craft a stellar personal statement that fully encapsulates your journey and passion for pursuing medicine (without an ounce of writer's block)
✔ Write EC and work descriptions that truly make you stand out - while having full clarity on all the nitty gritty details to consider.
"I never knew how unique my story was before talking to Maggie. I thought my story was going to be cliche. But after getting Maggie's feedback, I felt more confident on what I wanted to convey in my personal statement. I also realized how important the timeline of my journey is because only then others would be able to see my growth and personalities through my personal statement."
Amanda T.
What you get when you join:
Instant + Lifetime Access to all the modules and lessons ($497 VALUE)
In my course, I provide you with clear and actionable videos so that you know EXACTLY what to do from getting started to your final essay review.
5 Day Personal Statement Workshop Replays
($297 VALUE)
Give procrastination not even the slightest fighting chance - by following me along in this 5-day workshop with recorded live sessions!
Real-life Essay Examples with Feedback
($197 VALUE)
12+ examples for personal statement drafts and EC descriptions - with detailed feedback! Plus, a FULL inside look into my own personal statement.
+ these bonuses
BONUS #1
Application Spreadsheet
($297 VALUE)
This comprehensive application spreadsheet is the ultimate organization tool to organize and plan every (and I mean EVERY) phase of the application cycle.
BONUS #2
Essay Review Recordings
($147 VALUE)
Live recordings reviewing personal statements from previous students, while giving actionable tips for improvement and uncovering common mistakes!
BONUS #3
CV & Email Templates
($197 VALUE)
Done-for-you templates for requesting letters of recommendation, as well as follow-up emails and upload instructions. Plus, a CV template *specifically* for premeds!
"Working with Maggie is amazing! She eases that concern of 'I am not enough to apply to medical school', which I think all premeds can attest to feeling."
"I think it is invaluable to receive constructive feedback from someone who excelled in the medical school admissions process. Also, Maggie will never try to change who you are or what your experiences are. So at the end of the day, when you press submit on June 1st you feel authentic and deserving of a seat at the table."
Samantha R.
Here's how the course breaks down ↓↓
- 2.1 The Goal of the Personal Statement + How to Know With Certainty It's Not Cliché (14:44)
- 2.2 Here's 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid: Read This *before* You Start Writing!
- 2.3 Five Personal Statement Drafts (with detailed feedback) + Essay Library
- 2.4 How to Identify (& Convey) Your "Why Medicine" (46:24)
- 2.5 Essay in a Weekend: The 3-Step Framework to Craft Your First Draft with Ease (34:07)
- 2.6 The Review Process: Viewing Your Essay Through the Eyes of an Admissions Committee
- 3.1 EC Basics: What They Are & How They Differ Between Application Services
- 3.2 The Goal of Your Extracurricular Descriptions + 3 Mistakes to Avoid (62:00)
- 3.3 Five EC Description Transformations: Major 1st Draft Mistakes (& how they were fixed!)
- 3.4 The Reverse Engineer Method: How to Have Less Headache Figuring Out What Stories To Use (11:54)
- 3.5 How to Write Short But Compelling Stories (that also *show* & incorporate core competencies)
- 3.6 The Nitty Gritty Details: Choosing Most Meaningful, Listing Shadowing, Adding Hours & More! (11:01)
- 3.7 Finalizing Your Essays & Using Our Essay Cheat Sheets
- BONUS: EC Description Feedback Pt. 1 & 2 (61:46)
"The course is set up to answer all of your questions and it provides ample examples of different parts of the application. These examples really helped me get my personal statement started. I know that RTA has helped me put my best application forward and I am so grateful for all of Maggie’s help!”
Jess H. (2022 Applicant)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does purchasing this course mean I will get edits on my personal statement and EC descriptions?
No, this does not include essay editing but you will find a review checklist and examples on essay edits in the course to help you implement the advice into your own review process!
How long will it take to go through the entire course?
Technically, you could spend the weekend going through all the lessons but I suggest taking your time so you can really implement the advice in each an every lesson. I would recommend spending two weeks watching, implementing, rewatching, then tweaking your essay to really get the full benefit of all the information and advice in this course!
Can I request a refund if decide this course isn't for me?
Due to the digital nature of this course and the ability to download the information as soon as you enroll, there are no refunds offered. If you have ANY questions on whether this course is for you after reading through this entire page, please email me at [email protected]om BEFORE you purchase the course so you can make a confident and informed decision. Believe me though... not to toot my own horn or anything, but this course is GOOD and I truly wish I had this resource when I was applying to medical school myself.
Is this course for me if I am a pre-PA student?
This course is geared towards premed students so technically no, but we have had a pre-PA student decide to enroll as she wanted to implement the advice on telling stories and sharing her unique story.
HAVE WE MET?
My name is Maggie, I'm 29 years old, and I'm a 4th year medical student at the University of Colorado! I first applied to medical school during the 2017 application cycle and legit had no idea what I was doing.
I figured out what I needed to do to take the MCAT, but the whole application process was still just a big jumble of confusion.
I managed to apply (albeit late) to four schools, got 1 interview at Case Western, got waitlisted and never ended up getting pulled off the waitlist.
Fast-forward three years later and I got my butt into gear, took the MCAT again because my first one expired (!!), and reapplied.
The second time around I applied to 28 schools, got 15 interview invites, and TEN acceptances. I am truly humbled and grateful because it seemed like the one goal l would never reach (I had a low GPA AND an institutional action).
Anyway, now it is my mission to help you all have the same success!
Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of this course and the ability to download the information as soon as you enroll, there are no refunds offered. If you have ANY questions on whether this course is for you after reading through this entire page, please email me at [email protected] BEFORE you purchase the course so you can make a confident and informed decision. Believe me though... not to toot my own horn or anything, but this course is GOOD and I truly wish I had this resource when I was applying to medical school myself.