How to Write Strong College Essays for Pre-Med

Applying to college is challenging—but applying to competitive pre-med and BS/MD programs requires an even more strategic approach, especially when it comes to the personal statement and supplemental essays. This webinar is designed to help high school students and their parents understand how to craft compelling essays that reflect both academic excellence and a genuine commitment to medicine.

Whether you’re applying to a traditional pre-med track or a direct medical (BS/MD) program, this session with Brown's PLME medical student and applications reader Ishaani Khatri will break down what admissions officers look for and how to stand out among a pool of highly qualified applicants.

In this webinar, you will learn:

-How to approach the personal statement to highlight both academic readiness and motivation for medicine

-Key differences between traditional college essays and BS/MD-specific prompts

-Strategies to convey your medical interest without sounding generic or cliché

-How to reflect clinical experience, shadowing, research, or volunteer work in your essays

-Common pitfalls students make when writing for BS/MD programs—and how to avoid them

-How to tailor supplemental essays for different schools without losing authenticity

-Tips for brainstorming and structuring your essays early in the application process