Hi I am going to be a senior this fall. I want to write an essay about how much I love biology and wish to pursue to major in it in college but I won’t have a strong essay to back it up with volunteer hours and overall everything. So I thought of writing how I am good in math because I did very well on AP test since sophomore year, 4 and 5 in AP Calc AB and BC and now enrolled in Multi Variable Calc as a Senior in highschool. I am interested in pursuing to major in Biology but if I write about how Math is my favorite subject, will it help me??? Again my intended major is Biology, Thank you so much!
I am looking to answer this UC prompt
6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
It’s question 6 UC prompt as I have posted, Math definitely inspired me but that’s not the area I plan to major in. Biology also interests me but I won’t have as strong of an essay because I really don’t have anything to back it up. Again if I write about how math inspired me do you think it will even help me because I want to major in Bio?? thank you
If math is your favorite subject and math inspires you…why in the world do you want to be a biologist?
The world desperately needs math teachers, statisticians and actuaries far more than it needs more biologists. (not saying that it doesn’t need biologists…just that it’s a very popular ambition saturated with a ton of talent. Math is not.)
You won’t even need multi variable calc for a Bio major. Stats would have been better.
How about combine your interests and go for something like biomedical engineering?
You are really missing the point here. If they wanted you to write about your intended major they would have said so. Clearly what they’re looking for is learning more about your passion for academics in any area.