It can't exceed 250 words. This is my rough draft (145 words):
BU's CGS program drew me in instantly. I have always been intrigued by a broad spectrum of topics, from U.S. government to Biology. By being a part of CGS, I would be able to satisfy my interests by leaning a wide variety of subjects, while at the same time I would have more time to decide what major I would like to pursue. The tightly-knit CGS community and an access to academic advisors would help guide me through the difficult process of choosing a field that I would want to work in for the rest of my life. When I come to a final decision of what my major is, I know my choice will be the right one because I would have had the time to think about it as well as the opportunity to take a variety of classes in different subject areas.
Any corrections or things I should change/add? Thanks :)
I like your introduction and flow, but is there maybe a way to be more specific about aspects of the CGS program or BU?
Just suggestions:
by learning a wide range of subjects while at the same time I would have more..
and an access
Nicole, the last information a reviewer wants to read in this type of statement is that you have not decided on a college major yet. Here is a tip for getting into the college of your choice, make sure you have a major selected even if you are unsure of that major at first. The reason you have to select a major is because colleges have a quota or maximum number of student admission requirement per department. You need to make sure that you will fit into one of those departments so that you can have a fighting chance of being considered for admission.
Think of it this way, if you were the admissions officer, who would you opt for? The student who says "I want to enroll in the biology department because of my interests in science." or" When I come to a final decision of what my major is, I know my choice will be the right one because I would have had the time to think about it as well as the opportunity to take a variety of classes in different subject areas." One student shows a direction for his academic and career path, no matter how vague it is and the other, well, just wants to get into any college program, not really caring about what major that has to be.
Giving just general reasons for your attraction to BU will not work in your favor. You need to be very specific because the university is also highly selective when it comes to the students they will admit. Make sure you enhance your chances of getting in. Choose a major, you can always switch once you are already an enrolled student at BU. You can switch after a semester or so.
The CGS program (it isnt a major) is a liberal arts program specifically designed for students who are undecided on a major. Should I still write about a major i want pursue?
Since the CGS program allows you to pursue various subjects in relation to your possible major, let's call it "trying it on for size", then you have the opportunity to make your statement response even more interesting :-) If you mention say one or two possible majors that you are going to be considering as a CGS student, then you will offer the image that you are a student who is excited about your professional life and that you are just trying to find "the perfect fit" for you. Thus making the CGS program more important and relevant to your future college career path :-)
Once you discuss those parts first, it will make perfect sense once you add the part about :
The tightly-knit CGS community and an access to academic advisors would help guide me through the difficult process of choosing a field that I would want to work in for the rest of my life...
Showing that you have ambitions for college and that you will be utilizing the available resources that the university has to offer will tell the reviewer that you are most likely to become an asset to the university as a student because you allow the university to help you mold or create the person that you wish to become in the future :-)
