The premed playbook guide to the medical school personal statement: write your best story, secure your interview

Introduction

The Knowledge. Application process overview ; Why your personal statement is important ; What makes a great personal statement ; How your personal statement is reviewed ; What to write about ; How to start writing your personal statement ; Writing about red flags, disabilities, and other events ; Show, don't tell ; How to be unique and not clichéd ; What to avoid in your personal statement ; Writing for different application services ; How to edit your personal statement ; How to know it's finally done

Personal Statement Examples Feedback. A note

My personal statement

AK early draft

AK final draft

AC first draft

AC final draft

AS first draft

AS final draft

AR early draft

CP first draft

CP final draft

JD first draft

JD final draft

MC first draft

MC final draft

KS early draft

KS final draft

JuD first draft

JuD final draft

TJ first draft

TJ final draft

JW final draft

DM final draft

DB final draft

KL final draft

JR final draft

LR early draft

NL final draft

SC final draft

SR final draft

VY final draft

SH final draft

IC final draft

CK final draft

Closing.