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Research, CMB/BME, Diversity (Why UofM?) - University of Michigan Essay #2 [4]
Also, these lines are jarring; u go to an abrupt stop from a cruise 'we have yet to unlock all of its secrets. I intend to.' You can instead write, 'much is still unknown. I intend to unlock its secrets.' or something like it.
I agree with twinkinstar. Also when you begin with "while we know so much about it" it better correspond to " yet there's so much more to explore" or "yet it is a small fraction of what we still don't know"
When I hear the name "University of Michigan", one word comes to mind:research "Research".
.... capitalize because it need more emphasis.
Replace this, ' It seems as if I'm always hearing about some new advancement or information that came ' with 'There is always some new innovation or advancement of knowledge'. Ur line makes others think that you are awed to hear about it but still skeptic.
.... yes, express this idea more directly.
During the Summer of 2013, I joined the Shakkotai lab at the University of Michigan. Shakkotai focused on Spinocerebellar Ataxias, neurodegenerative diseases that affects one's movement. I am currently looking at the gene expression of the ITPR1 receptor of Purkinje Cells and how it changes throughout the lifetime of mice models. I continue working there in an effort to publish a paper.
UofM is lauded as a top spender for university research: an achievement that reflects the desire to create a better world through a more thorough understanding of our environment and ourselves. I, too, share in that wish -- to be able to make the world a better place. In attending UofM, I hope to continue researching at this top-notch institution, for the benefit of humanity as a whole -- with our efforts combined, no disease is incurable, no problem too difficult.
I feel you should combine both these paras, they both focus on UofM's research capabilities.
As an aspiring neurosurgeon, I want to unlock the secrets of life
... I prefer the word "reveal" to "unlock" .... You generally reveal secrets
Remove this line 'Diversity is important to me in both my academic and student lives.' Its unnecessary.
... Yes, it sounds irrelevant at this point. If you want to talk about this aspect, then you should have said it before you come to the point -
How would that curriculum support your interests?
. You should have talked about this aspect much earlier in this response to answer-
Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School
Wish you good luck!