Essays
TMDSAS Essays: How I Approached All 3 Essays
Learn how to write the TMDSAS essays, including the personal statement, personal characteristics essay, and optional essay with tips from a medical student.
Rinka | June 20, 2026 | 7 min read
How to Prewrite Secondaries: The 6 Most Common Essay Topics
Wondering whether you should prewrite your medical school secondaries? After applying through both TMDSAS and AMCAS, I noticed that most schools ask the same core questions in different ways. In this guide, I’ll share whether I think prewriting is worth it, where to find previous secondary prompts, and the six essay topics that came up over and over again during my application cycle.
Rinka | July 12, 2026 | 11 min read