Hey guys, this is my "Why Northwestern" Supplement Essay draft, I am applying to WCAS for economics.
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My father once told me that despite whichever major I choose, ensure that mathematics is an integral part of my studies. To facilitate my business career and follow my father's wisdom, I hope to supplement my economics major with participation in the Mathematical Experience for Northwestern Undergraduates (MENU) program. A strong background in mathematics will be beneficial in my professional advancement since a thorough knowledge of the subject will allow me to grasp with ease complex mathematical concepts in the business world. In addition to the MENU program, the Kellogg Financial Economics certificate program will build upon my foundational comprehension of finance and economics.
By attending Northwestern I hope to attain an academic depth complimented with a breadth of knowledge. This depth can be attained by learning from the exceptional professors at the university, some of whom are Nobel laureates recognized for their great work. Learning from the qualified professors at Northwestern University will develop my understanding of their areas of study. I hope to attain a breadth of knowledge through the flexibility of the quarter system.
The quarter system is an appealing attraction for an undergraduate student like me since it allows me to take more classes than the standard two semester schools. I have always held the concern that I would be unable to take interesting but inapplicable to my major classes, such as art history, over classes that are necessary for graduation and/or would impress potential recruiters. At the undergraduate level, breadth might arguably be more important than depth since taking classes that are unrelated to my major selection may be beneficial in expanding my realm of knowledge in areas of study that I may have previously been unfamiliar with.
Throughout my high school years, research has always been a major facet of my activities. I spent my entire 10th and 11th grades, including the summers, performing research pertaining to the inhibition of algae adhesion to metal surfaces and comparing the performance of microponics to conventional agricultural techniques. I plan to continue to research at Northwestern exploring the opportunities in economic research. Fortunately, Northwestern is very supportive of the research interests of their students and I hope to take advantage of the undergraduate research grants available.
At the beginning of the 9th grade I attended a relatively large high school with a class of around 1000 students. I dislike the impersonal, every-man-for-himself nature of the school. So, after a semester, I transferred to a nearby school within the district that offered the international baccalaureate program. I told the IB counselor that the primary purpose of attending this program, in addition to the international perspective, was to have a community of students with a common goal. After a semester of adjustment I found that I thrived in this environment. My grades and confidence significantly improved and my maturation into a capable high school student began. Northwestern University offers the same, prospects as evidenced by the 7:1 student-faculty ratio and a freshman enrollment of around 2000 students.
Please take a look and make any suggestions!
My father once told me that despite whichever major I choose, ensure that mathematics is an integral part of my studies. To facilitate my business career and follow my father's wisdom, I hope to supplement my economics major with participation in the Mathematical Experience for Northwestern Undergraduates (MENU) program. A strong background in mathematics will be beneficial in my professional advancement since a thorough knowledge of the subject will allow me to grasp with ease complex mathematical concepts in the business world. In addition to the MENU program, the Kellogg Financial Economics certificate program will build upon my foundational comprehension of finance and economics.
By attending Northwestern I hope to attain an academic depth complimented with a breadth of knowledge. This depth can be attained by learning from the exceptional professors at the university, some of whom are Nobel laureates recognized for their great work. Learning from the qualified professors at Northwestern University will develop my understanding of their areas of study. I hope to attain a breadth of knowledge through the flexibility of the quarter system.
The quarter system is an appealing attraction for an undergraduate student like me since it allows me to take more classes than the standard two semester schools. I have always held the concern that I would be unable to take interesting but inapplicable to my major classes, such as art history, over classes that are necessary for graduation and/or would impress potential recruiters. At the undergraduate level, breadth might arguably be more important than depth since taking classes that are unrelated to my major selection may be beneficial in expanding my realm of knowledge in areas of study that I may have previously been unfamiliar with.
Throughout my high school years, research has always been a major facet of my activities. I spent my entire 10th and 11th grades, including the summers, performing research pertaining to the inhibition of algae adhesion to metal surfaces and comparing the performance of microponics to conventional agricultural techniques. I plan to continue to research at Northwestern exploring the opportunities in economic research. Fortunately, Northwestern is very supportive of the research interests of their students and I hope to take advantage of the undergraduate research grants available.
At the beginning of the 9th grade I attended a relatively large high school with a class of around 1000 students. I dislike the impersonal, every-man-for-himself nature of the school. So, after a semester, I transferred to a nearby school within the district that offered the international baccalaureate program. I told the IB counselor that the primary purpose of attending this program, in addition to the international perspective, was to have a community of students with a common goal. After a semester of adjustment I found that I thrived in this environment. My grades and confidence significantly improved and my maturation into a capable high school student began. Northwestern University offers the same, prospects as evidenced by the 7:1 student-faculty ratio and a freshman enrollment of around 2000 students.