Biomedical Engineering Personal Statement

Unlike most people, I was not inspired to pursue a major in business by a family member or celebrity; my interest derives from an aptitude test I filled out impulsively during my sophomore year of high school. Despite this, I am passionate about my goals, and I would love the opportunity to enroll in the Howard University School of Business.

My initial plan, formed in early elementary school, was to become a world-renowned doctor, offering aid across the globe and having the opportunity to meet people of a multitude of demographics. Upon reaching high school, I realized that I am incredibly squeamish and the idea of having to touch dozens of people per day is repulsive me. This discovery left me without a plan for my future. For a short period, I believed that biomedical engineering would be a feasible option for my career path. However, after a series of introductory engineering courses in my STEM-based high school, I realized that I found the engineering design process tedious and repetitive. For a second time, I was ambivalent about my future.

Along with the typical subject questions, there was an optional aptitude test. Although many of my friends decided not to tackle the 70-question behemoth, I sat and carefully bubbled in each answer. I was determined to get a result that would point me towards a stable career track. When I received my results several months later, I was shocked to see that I was recommended to study accounting or finance. Until this point, I had assumed that only dull people, destined to live a life of monotony, pursue careers in business. Despite my initial aversion, I decided to do some research; I learned of all of the opportunities that accompany a business degree and the intricacies of the