"Writing to Acceptance: How Students Learn to Write The Medical School Cover Letter"

About the Author

Chloe Stiggelbout is a junior biology major and marine biology minor at the University of Washington. She plans on applying to medical school in 2014 with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatrician. Along with her studies, Chloe competes as a long jump and triple jump athlete for the University of Washington track and field team.

Contents

Abstract and Introduction

Methodology

Data

Discussion

Implications and Final Thoughts

Works Cited

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