'have always wanted' or 'always wanted'

[subhajit123]

'have always wanted' or 'always wanted': Which one should I use in the following context?

"I am very happy after getting admission in the medical college. I have always wanted/always wanted to be a doctor. My dream has come true."

 

[Tarheel]

Say:

I am very happy about being admitted to medical school. I have always wanted to be a doctor. My dream has come true.

 

[Barb_D]

Being admitted to medical school does not make you a doctor.
Your dream is on the way to becoming true. It's not true yet.