• What You Need to Know About Update Letters

This resource is a centralized hub designed to help medical school applicants navigate the post-secondary submission process. It provides links to guides, sample letters, and articles that explain the three main types of post-secondary letters—update letters, letters of continued interest, and letters of intent—and outlines when and how to use each one effectively. 

• MSC Writing Guide

The MedSchoolCoach Writing Resource Guide is a comprehensive toolkit to help applicants craft standout medical school essays and application materials. Inside, you’ll find step-by-step guidance, proven strategies, and real examples to strengthen your personal statement, secondaries, and more—ensuring your story resonates with admissions committees.

• MSC Approach - Committee Letters/Letters of Recommendation (LORs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), and Update Letters

This document details various medical school application letters (committee letters, LORs, LOIs, update letters), distinguishing update letters (brief, informational) from letters of intent (longer, express commitment to a top-choice school). Editing assistance for these letters is automatically included in the platinum package, with limited options available for other service levels.

• Letters FAQs

This resource is a comprehensive FAQ guide that explains the different types of post-interview letters—Update Letters, Letters of Interest, and Letters of Intent—and provides detailed strategies for writing them effectively.

-Resource created by Diane Frost, MSC Writing Advisor

• Update Letters Resources

This resource provides a concise, tip-based guide for writing post-interview communication, breaking down the different types of letters applicants might send. 

-Resource created by Diane Frost, MSC Writing Advisor

• Letter of Update/Interest Template

• Letter of Intent Template

• Waitlist Procedures by School