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    How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College
    How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College
    How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College
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    How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College

    By Kristen Nelson, D.V.M.

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    "How To Write A Personal Essay For Dental College" is a guide to writing a successful personal essay. In addition to offering advice, this guide provides 15 different templates that can be customized to fit your own history, personality and reasons for wanting to become a dentist.
    -Insight and advice for constructing your essay
    -How to write a strong opening and hook the reader
    -Tips for connecting key points
    -How to finish with a strong close
    -15 templates to spark your own creativitiy in building a compelling and unique essay. Each template adresses a different motivation for wanting to enter the oral health care field. Applicants will find this guide a tremendous resource in writing the most important document in your career.
    This guide helps you craft a unique personal statement that showcases your abilities and attributes. It does not write the essay for you, but guides you through the process by stimulating your own creativity and imagination.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKristen Nelson, D.V.M.
    Release dateJun 10, 2012
    ISBN9781936278114
    How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College
    Author

    Kristen Nelson, D.V.M.

    Dr. Kristen Nelson grew up on a farm in Watertown, Minnesota where she developed a deep love for animals of all kinds. She received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. Kris then completed a small-animal internship at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City.In addition to writing and speaking, she cares for small and exotic animals in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nelson is widely quoted in the media. Her credits include USA TODAY, The Los Angeles Times, Ladies Home Journal, DisneyFamily.com and numerous radio and television interviews. Kris and her husband, Steve, share their home with rescued cats, birds, and a dog.

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      How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College - Kristen Nelson, D.V.M.

      How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College

      By

      Dr. Kristen L. Nelson

      Published By

      Veterinary Creative, L.L.C.

      Smashwords Edition

      How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College Copyright 2012 by Kristen Nelson. All rights reserved. No part of this e-book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      For more information, contact:

      Kristen Nelson

      (480) 236-1841

      Mail to: drnelson@dentschoolapp.com

      ISBN-13: 978-1-936278-11-4

      ISBN-10: 1-936278-11-1

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Introduction

      Writing the Essay

      A Strong Opening

      Connecting Key Points

      The Close

      Do’s and Don’ts

      Decided to be a Dentist Early in Life 1

      Decided to be a Dentist at a Young Age 2

      Decided to be a Dentist at a Young Age 3

      Strict Religious or Cultural Background

      You Should be a Dentist 1

      You Should be a Dentist 2

      Dentist in the Family

      Major Influence 1

      Major Influence 2

      Major Influence 3

      General Experience

      Skilled in Art and Science

      Turning Point 1

      Turning Point 2 (Good for Non-traditional Students)

      Challenge Seeker

      Appendix 1 Current Events

      Final Thoughts

      INTRODUCTION

      Each year thousands of people apply to dental college in the hope of fulfilling their dream. They seek to become a dentist. With the small number of schools in North America, competition is fierce for each opening. Most candidates have exemplary grades, high DAT scores and experience in the field of dentistry. So how do you distinguish yourself from the rest and gain admission? The answer lies in your personal essay.

      Most dental schools require applicants to write a brief explanation of why they wish to become a dentist. In addition to demonstrating writing skills, the essay provides a window into the personality of the applicant. Do you truly understand what it means to be a dentist or are you simply in love with the thought of being a doctor? Will you be able to meet the moral and ethical obligations the profession demands? What will you do with the training? Do you have concrete goals that will advance the profession? In short, will you use your scientific knowledge to protect and better the lives of people? In order to gain admission, the successful applicant must stand out from the rest in the mind of admission counselors. This is attained through a thoughtful and well-crafted personal essay.

      How to Write a Personal Essay for Dental College helps you write a compelling document. The Do’s and Don’ts section covers common mistakes that keep well-qualified candidates from getting into dental school. The section titled Writing the Essay will teach you how to present your background and goals as if you were already a dentist. Before writing your essay, I encourage you to read all of the templates provided even if they do not pertain to your area of interest or background. Each contains ideas to stimulate your own creativity and help your personal essay stand out from the rest.

      WRITING THE ESSAY

      There are three principles to follow when writing a personal essay. First, tell the truth. With so many qualified applicants fighting for a limited number of positions, applicants might be tempted to embellish their experience or credentials. Resist the temptation to exaggerate. Always tell the truth. If

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