Secondary Application Video Course

Feeling overwhelmed by secondary application essays?

After devoting massive effort to perfecting your personal statement and Work and Activities section, you’re asked to tackle a ton of secondary essays.

With students routinely applying to 30+ schools, and each school requesting you to respond to an average of 3-4 prompts, you may have to write over 100 school-specific essays in a matter of weeks.

It's exhausting. And confusing. And more difficult than your primary application.

How are you supposed to know what Harvard Medical School wants versus UCLA? How do you demonstrate "fit" when you’re writing essays for a diverse array of programs? How can you possibly maintain quality while rushing to meet two-week turnaround expectations at some schools?

Frankly, it doesn’t matter. You need to get it done.

Secondaries aren't just busywork. They're how schools make their interview decisions.

Generic, rushed responses will send your application straight to the rejection pile—no matter how stellar your MCAT or GPA.

On the other hand, strong secondary essays tailored to a school’s vision can transform your application from "meh" to "must interview."

The problem is that most premeds are flying blind. You're expected to write compelling, school-specific essays with almost no guidance beyond vague online advice.

Most resources out there instruct you to grab your reader in the opening paragraph and make sure to bookend your essay with a well-thought-out conclusion. Very few attempt to get into the nitty gritty of what makes a secondary essay great and how to convince adcoms you deserve a place in their specific program.

We’ve been on a mission to change this through developing high-yield resources that show you how to map out your essays for greatest success. First, we started out by publishing popular YouTube videos that guided students with their writing, like this one:

And then we made the ridiculous decision to publish a sample essay for every single secondary prompt required by every single medical school in the United States and Canada (1,600+ essays in total).

But we didn’t stop there because we saw that it wasn’t enough.

We saw that what was needed was a comprehensive, in-depth look at the entire secondary essay writing process. Start to finish. From introductory paragraph to captivating conclusion. A detailed roadmap showing you how to go from the first words on the page, through revising and adapting, how to apply secondary essay writing strategies, plus exercises to cement them in your mind.

Introducing…

The Shemmassian Complete Med School Secondaries System is our answer. A comprehensive, self-guided video-based training course designed specifically for premeds like you looking for clear direction on how to:

• Decode what each school is really asking

• Organize your essays for maximum impact

• Showcase your unique fit with each program

• Turn around high quality essays even with tight deadlines

The Shemmassian Complete Med School Secondaries System covers the entire process.

• Understanding the role of secondary applications in the med school admissions process.

• How to manage your time and when to submit secondaries.

• Strategies for breaking down essay prompts to identify key elements and understand what admissions committees are really seeking.

• Writing strategies that:

  • Allow you to showcase your personal experiences and achievements.

  • Engage and captivate the reader.

  • Allow you to overcome writers’ block and write first drafts faster.

  • Show you how to refine your essays through revision and identify the best material to keep.

  • Understand medical school language so you know what prompts are really asking.

• Techniques that go deeper into the writing process for:

  • Strong, impactful opening statements.

  • Tailoring your responses to specific med schools.

  • Responding thoughtfully to the most common prompts on Leadership, Diversity, Adversity, Gap Year, Why us, and Anything Else.

What’s included in the Shemmassian Complete Med School Secondaries System

• 1.5 hours of high-quality training videos for all aspects of secondary applications, across 4 units and 11 modules.

• Audio versions of each module so you can learn on the go.

• Powerpoint slides for every module detailing key points for easily digestible content and follow-along.

• Supplemental worksheets for each module to reinforce the concepts presented and provide extra practice, including assignments to guide and hone your writing.

• Secondary Essay Premium Example Hub – Access 1600+ sample essays for every prompt required by every medical school in the U.S. and Canada.

• 1:1 feedback and brainstorming session with an expert advisor.

At the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently craft exceptional secondary essays that will wow adcoms.

The course is broken down into four primary sections covering all the major themes of secondary applications. Each module dives into a core aspect within that theme, exploring in-depth the techniques that will take your essays from boring to brilliant.

But 1.5 hours of video lessons and explanations were not enough. We wanted to ensure the strategies presented stick in your memory and are internalized in your writing.

Each module includes an accompanying worksheet with exercises and assignments to reinforce the concepts covered, ensuring the strategies make their way into your own essays. 11 worksheets in total.

Which version of the Shemmassian Complete Med School Secondaries System is right for you?

To accommodate different needs, we've created three comprehensive tiers of the Shemmassiank Complete Med School Secondaries System—Core, Premium, and Master.

All three tiers provide access to our proven frameworks and school-specific strategies you'll need to craft compelling secondary essays that stand out to admissions committees.

The Core tier is perfect if you're looking for all the foundational materials and templates to efficiently tackle your secondary applications.

If you're seeking additional guidance like access to our Secondary Essay Premium Example Hub with school-specific essay examples or personalized feedback on your essays, the Premium or Master tiers would be ideal for your application journey.

(Please email info@shemmassianconsulting.com if you have any questions about the Shemmassian Complete Med School Secondaries System.)

Shemmassian Complete Med School Secondaries System Q&A

Don’t leave your secondary applications to chance

We’ve seen too many students devote years of effort to school, extracurriculars, and acing the MCAT, only to fail to create compelling secondary applications that portray their suitability for programs.

Unfortunately, they submit trite, clichéd essays that leave adcoms bored, and students waitlisted or rejected.

You have only one chance to convince adcoms of what you’ll bring to the table.

With a secondary application that stands out, you’ll go from a collection of grades and test scores to a med school interview recipient.

A secondary application that doesn’t communicate your fit for their program can tank your chances of getting into med school, despite years of hard work.

We hope to see you in the course and look forward to helping you become a doctor.

(Please email info@shemmassianconsulting.com if you have any questions about the Shemmassian Complete Med School Secondaries System.)