Personal Statement Editing Services

Whether you are applying to college, medical school, or residency — I can help you strategize and craft an impactful personal statement. Aside from being an MD that is specializing in a highly competitive field, I am uniquely qualified to help you for the following reasons:

  • My own successful applications to high-caliber, competitive institutions (e.g., Columbia University and the University of Oxford).

  • A ton of experience writing compelling arguments/essays—the result of over 6 years of reading and writing philosophy. Most recently, I graduated with distinction from a graduate program at the University of Oxford. This matters because writing a compelling personal statement is very different from writing a scientific abstract, so you need to strategize with someone who knows how to write a good essay in the humanities!

  • Apart from writing, I also have extensive editing experience. I served as editor and editor-in-chief for my undergraduate philosophy journal and was a guest editor for the AMA Journal of Ethics.

  • A history of publishing multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.

  • Over the past 6 years, I have reviewed applications for integrated plastic surgery (one of the most competitive medical specialties), which has helped me learn — from the other side — what stands out and what doesn’t.

I also like to connect with students, advise, and teach! If you think I can help you with your application, please see the plans below.

Choose your plan

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Phone/Zoom Consultation - 1 HR

$200

This will be a 1 hour phone strategy session. I will take notes and send these to you after the call. The following is a general outline:

  • Personal Statement Strategy: what are unique elements about you as a person that you want to bring out in a personal statement?

  • Interview/General Application Strategy: we can discuss how to prepare for interviews or general application strategy. Fate favors the prepared!

  • Research Strategy: evaluate your current resumé and develop strategies to improve your output.

Personal Statement Editing - x1

$300

I will conduct a detailed overview of your personal statement during which I will assess the following, among other things:

  • Spelling (always good to have another person check!)

  • Grammar and syntax

  • Overall arc of your story/narrative

  • Whether it is memorable or could be improved

  • Presence of any common faux pas (they exist at every step!)

Comments and edits will be tracked in Microsoft Word and supplied back to you within 1 week.

Best Value

3 Rounds of Edits + Consultation

$750

The most comprehensive package, this will include a 1-hour strategy session to help you formulate a plan for your personal statement, interviews, or whatever you need help with.

You will then write a first draft, which will undergo up to three rounds of edits if needed.

This option is best for applicants who feel creative writing is not their strongest suit and want to strengthen this portion of their application.