[Ktc178]

Hello Everyone!

I am finishing college applications for some schools in the United States, and I just have one essay left. The reason that it's left to the last is because the question has left me weighing my options. I want to study psychology and plan on finishing my PhD after the four years (obviously).

The question is:

What led you to choose the area(s) of academic interest that you have listed in your application to the University.

I do not know if it is acceptable to be honest. In short, I want to study psychology because I not only find that I am good at helping people, but I know from personal experience how important psychologists are for young people. I do not know if I am supposed to be honest about my past which led me to want this career? If I'm not honest, I can't really think of another reason for wanting such a career?

Any input??