The academic interest essay is one of the most common supplemental essays you’ll come across in the admissions process. This prompt is the one where the Admissions Committee seeks to learn more about your intellectual passions, deciphering what areas of academia most fascinate you and why.
Join Yesh as he helps you figure out how to explain why you chose the intended major that you did in a way that will appeal to admissions officers. He’ll be covering a sample essay and using it to provide his expert advice on how to tackle this type of prompt.
Once the presentation is complete, Yesh will open up the floor for a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have about academic interest-themed essays.
Undergrad College: Boston University '20
Major: Medical Science
Graduate College: Boston University School of Medicine
Work Experience: I've been working at CollegeVine for 6 years mentoring students through BS/MD and undergraduate admissions. I have held many roles on the advising and livestream teams. I am currently a medical student at Boston University and actively pursuing research at Boston University, Mass General Brigham and the Broad Institute.