Advanced Placement Chemistry Personal Statement

I pipetted the last of the product I created in the most recent trial of the experiment onto a small metal plate, placed the delicate square into a case, and hurried downstairs to the mass spectrometer. After carefully loading the plate and anxiously waiting for the graphs to pop up, my fellow lab mates came over in excitement to view the results of this latest run; we compared the graph with the theoretical yields. I sighed of relief once I realized that this trial had finally created the product necessary to proceed in the experiment. Getting one step closer to solving our problem was so rewarding. Very exciting; makes me want to read on

Science has become my favorite subject over the years, especially Chemistry. Taking AP Chemistry was the best decision I ever made because I instantly fell in love with chemistry. It was an interesting course that gave me insight on random things like why it rains. We did many cool labs, and I got to use tools and machines that I never would have used before in my life. For example, I got to use a spectrophotometer to record absorbtion of light in a solution. My favorite unit in chemistry was by far Intermolecular forces. They helped me understand the interactions between substances which explained why oil floats on water. Instead of getting an answer along the line of "it is denser", I understood that it was because the oil could not break

I took Chemistry for the first time as an Honors Chemistry course in junior year and loved it. My teacher did not explain so well, so I had to teach myself the material. Previously I had considered this situations a burden because I had to spend so much time reading the book and looking for information online, but with Chemistry it was different. I enjoyed reading about the different subjects and understanding their applications to our daily lives. This passion I feel for Chemistry only got stronger and stronger, which is why I’m taking AP Chemistry as a senior, even though it meant not being able to take AP French, which I enjoyed a lot.

The most important experience I hope to gain from this course is the knowledge that the program has to offer. Science and history are both subjects that I love. I have always enjoined expanding my knowledge of them in the classroom, but to have the opportunity to experience them in the natural environment and

Science seems to have always been interesting, just not in a classroom. School science classes bored me. To me, it was just memorizing vocabulary. It was always science outside of school that excited me. I remember as a child I would spend Saturday afternoon parked in front of the basement T.V., my eyes glued to the screen during the Discovery channels Mythbuster marathons. I loved watching the Mythbusters use science to solve problems to do tasks. Even if, that task was often causing something to go catastrophically wrong. Mythbusters made me take notice of the everyday things around me that, in all actuality, were super complex. This curiosity extended beyond those T.V. Saturdays. Soon enough I was playing in the backyard trying to make potions

Besides that, I also have enjoyed my science and math classes more so than any other subject. The satisfaction that comes along with the correct solution to a tricky math problem, the “aha” moment when you understand why something happens, those instances have been the most enjoyable moments in my classes. Especially when those subjects are paired with a good teacher, it's guaranteed to become my favorite class.

My sincere interest in science, particularly in the biological sciences, is not limited to my advanced high school courses. In

Beyette is currently teaching Biology 1082, 1081, and 2085C at UC. Dr. Beyette also coordinates and instructs the general biology labs. When asked which was her favorite course she had a hard time choosing because they both have their perks. She said, “The labs are fun and it's interesting to see what the students like and dislike about the experiments. However, the lecture content is enjoyable because you’re always learning something new.” I then proceeded to ask Dr. Beyette what the best advice that she could give a student enrolled in her classes and other classes within the University. Her answer was the best advice that I have received since starting college. Dr Beyette said, “Science and technology is fascinating, but the first two years are hard because it’s like learning the alphabet. It isn’t fun in the beginning because you don’t know the material or the building blocks yet, but as you continue it gets more interesting.” She said that she always encourages students to stick with it if they are passionate about the subject. I think that this advice is so important for any student just starting in the field of science and

My academics have always been a strong point throughout my life, but the one subject I've always struggled in was Science. Despite this difficulty I faced towards Science I developed a strong love for the whole subject. For years I jumped between various types of sciences, trying to find what I loved. My first love was astrology, I dreamed of space and then stars. Then I became infatuated with Paleontology, even doing an internship at Dinosaur Ridge where I got first-hand experience of what paleontology would be like. But finally, in my high school biology class, I came across Anatomy and Physiology, and I've been entranced ever sense. I took my schools AP Biology class, and it was the hardest, most demanding class I've ever taken. But I loved the subject, learning about the amazing abilities of the human body, and passed the classes AP test with a 4.

At first, I believed science and I were never going to be a compatible match. I’ve always enjoyed learning the topics, but I struggled at times to keep up with content. After taking AP Environmental Science, I was exposed to a different point of view of the science world that impacted my perspective on my own actions.

As a matter of fact, I have always love the topic of science, however, I didn’t watch the shows that taught science for young children because, my parents thought a talking dog and his friends solving mysteries was the best choice for me. I don’t regret that decision at all. Science in general for me has been easy due to me having a great memory, for instance, during tests, I am able to picture the book, which helps me get the right answer. The involvement with Advance Placement Chemistry has taught me many key life lessons. These include; study, study, and more study, you cannot study enough for any subject. The art of being prepared, procrastination will hurt you in

From the moment I joined the Science Olympiad team in 6th grade, I was hooked. It was incredible to compete with hundreds of like-minded peers around the state of Texas while learning about biology, environmental science, and even Rube Goldberg machines all in the same weekend. In high school, I continued with my passion for science by participating on the science bowl team. This new form of competition was quick-paced and exciting, forcing me to be quick-witted and bold with my answer choices. When I transferred to Saint Mary's Hall, I had the opportunity to take a wide variety of science courses that really pushed me to go beyond the text and really comprehend the material. Throughout the summer of my sophomore year I was able to take an

The prodigious Biology program at the University of Scranton offers an ample amount of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses for undergraduate students to sedulously study and prosper in. With the cross-disciplinary selection of courses in which the Biology program administers, every undergraduate student can specialize their own schedule to complement their career interests. Having the capability and freedom to individualize one’s schedule not only provides a sense of independence for the undergraduate student, but also allows the student to study courses which will provide the essential knowledge needed to be successful in their chosen career. While the student has the dexterity to individualize their schedule to their specific career interest,

I have always had an insatiable appetite for knowledge and understanding and I often find myself turning to chemistry for answers. For example, whilst wondering ‘what is the most expensive material’ I stumbled upon endohedral fullerenes, an organic compound worth $167 million dollars per gram, and is used in atomic clocks. It demonstrates the precise control that chemists have over the synthesis of organic compounds and the vast applications of chemistry on the real world. I am excited to continue my studies further at university and hopefully, one day, change the world through the power of chemistry. The part of my A level Chemistry which I have found most fascinating is reaction mechanisms particularly the reaction between bromine and but-2-ene, these not only show what is happening but also how and why they are happening they allow me to think logically

My entire life I have been naturally gifted in science, excelling in a variety of classes including biology, chemistry, and physics. As a senior, I took Advanced Placement Environmental Science and earned an A. That class sparked my adoration for environmental science and greatly influenced my choice of majors for college.