Writing your medical school personal statement can feel like one of the most important and nerve-wracking steps in the entire application process. As a current medical student who just went through this myself, I want to help guide you through every stage. This is the ultimate 2025 guide on how to write a medical school personal statement, filled with real-world tips, relatable advice, and everything I wish I knew when I was in your shoes. By the end, you’ll feel ready, clear

Study what you love. You can major in anything if you excel in it. In fact, medical schools now accept students from all sorts of majors​. The key is to still complete the pre-med science courses and do well in them, because grades and MCAT scores matter most​.