My academic goal is to achieve my PhD in Psychology and acquire a background in education so that I can establish a private practice for children.
.... What do you mean by "private practice"? Do you mean establishing your own clinic to treat such children? ... If so, I think it is better you tell them the necessity for that .... I mean, how useful such idea to your community or the country. It would carry more weight if you present that idea from that angle.
I have since become passionate about this field because of the great impact it can have on individuals with mental or emotional illness and their families.
Through this experience I realized the impact it can have on individuals and their families and it nurtured a passion in me to pursue a career in this field.With Smith College's open curriculum I can freely explore many of my academic interests while remaining focused on psychology.
what are those academic interests? They would be interested to know them!