<p>What do admissions expect you to write about for the short essays that ask questions like why are you interested in a certain field of study?</p>
<p>The truth? That may sound glib, but I'm just trying to be honest here. They want to find out what you are passionate about and why. Try to be as honest as you can, and really think about it. Maybe mention how it has affected your life, if at all. If you can't think of anything to write, maybe you aren't really all that interested and should go on to another field. Good luck!</p>