Statement for Medical School
Writing a college essay can seem daunting! The best thing to do is to start out with a lot of ideas, and
then narrow them down to ones that you feel confident you can write about well. Remember this is
the chance for admissions officers to get to know you better, and to understand who you are as a
person. You don’t need to feel pressured to write about the most unique experience in the world,
rather feel like this is a time to share a bit more about yourself and what would make you such a
great addition to an incoming freshman class.
Brainstorming
Let’s start by thinking about you! What are 3 adjectives that you think best describe you?
What do you think is important that colleges know about you, that they wouldn’t be able to tell from
your application?
What are some of the things you consider most important in your life, and how have they shaped
who you are as a person?
Only respond to the following questions if they apply to you and what you want to write about.
It’s common to write about a challenge you’ve faced and how you’ve grown from that experience.
Have you faced a challenge in your life that you’d want to write about? How has it shaped who you
are today?
Do you know what you want to study? Are there certain traits you have that demonstrate why you
want to go into this field, or experiences you’ve had that have shaped your decision?
