College Entrance Essay. The topic of this essay was "Discuss your motivation for pursuing college-level study, addressing your personal interests and career goals"

Over the past few years I have increasingly become confident that a career in psychology is the right path for me. I am by nature a very caring, helping person, a good listener and someone who enjoys being able to connect with others. My friends and family see me as the kind of person they can go to when they need to talk about their problems, and they know that I am someone that they …

…mental health in particular, is becoming increasingly challenging and competitive. After my bachelor's degree, I plan to pursue either my master's degree or my doctorate in psychology, and I know that I will need strong undergraduate training to be effective at the graduate level. I believe that Castleton State College will provide me with the training and perspective on myself and my career that I will need to be successful and to pursue my dream.