让申请者讲述自己选择此专业的原因是美国大学Essay中较为典型的why essay，也是美国多数院校热衷的Essay话题之一。选择这类Essay话题的学校并非是想听申请者说自己是符合在某本畅销杂志上看到这个学校的这个专业的排名有多好，或者是自己的父母有多希望自己能申请到这个专业。这些美国大学的招生官希望从这篇Essay上了解申请者对本校的这个专业更深层次的了解。

　　在2013年TOP100的美国大学申请Essay中，有诸多的学校Essay都是围绕此话题展开的，以下是这些美国大学Essay具体题目：

　　约翰·霍普金斯大学Essay：

　　Johns Hopkins offers 50 majors across the schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. On this application, we ask you to identify one or two that you might like to pursue here. Why did you choose the way you did? If you are undecided, why didn't you choose? (If any past courses or academic experiences influenced your decision, you may include them in your essay.)(250 words maximum)

　　约翰·霍普金斯大学Essay要求申请者说出自己想要申请的1-2个专业名称，并说明为什么会选择这个专业。如果在申请者还未决定专业，则需要说明为什么不做选择。写约翰·霍普金斯大学的这篇Essay时，字数不得超过250个字。

　　康奈尔大学Essay(Please respond to the essay question below ,maximum of 500 words)：

　　申请康奈尔大学的不同学院需要些的Essay题目各有不同，在归根结底都是要申请者表明自己选择该专业的理由。不论是康奈尔大学哪个学院的Essay，字数都应控制在500个字以内。以下是康奈尔大学各分院的Essay题目：

　　College of Agriculture and Life Sciences:How have your interests and related experiences influenced the major you have selected in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences?

　　College of Architecture, Art, and Planning:How does the major you would like to study in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning match your intellectual, academic, and career interests? Discuss any activities you have engaged in that are relevant to your chosen major.

　　College of Arts and Sciences:Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major, or field of study.

　　School of Hotel Administration:What work and non-work experiences, academic interests, and career goals influenced your decision to study hospitality management? How will these contribute to your success at the School of Hotel Administration?

　　College of Human Ecology:What do you value about the College of Human Ecology perspective and the majors that interest you, as you consider your academic goals and plans for the future?

　　School of Industrial and Labor Relations:Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. In your essay please address how the ILR curriculum will help you fulfill these interests and your long-term goals.

　　莱斯大学Essay：

　　Essays for Architecture Applicants Only：What aspirations, experiences, or relationships have motivated you to pursue the study of architecture?

　　莱斯大学建筑专业的申请者需要额外写一篇Essay，说明申请建筑专业的动机。

　　乔治敦大学Essay：

　　Applicants to theMcDonoughSchool of Business: Briefly describe the factors that have influenced your interest in studying business.

　　申请乔治敦大学商学院的申请者需向学校递交一篇Essay，说明是什么因素影响了自己对学习商科专业的兴趣。乔治敦大学没有明确规定此篇Essay的字数，但是学校对这篇Essay的定义为brief essay，因此，申请者在写作时内容不宜过长。

　　卡耐基梅隆大学Essay：

　　Please submit a one-page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). This essay should include the reasons why you've chosen the major(s), any goals or relevant work plans and any other information you would like us to know. If you are applying to more than one college or program, please mention each college or program you are applying to. Because our admission committees review applicants by college and programs, your essay can impact our final decision. Please do not exceed one page for this essay.

　　卡耐基梅隆大学要求申请者用一页的篇幅来解释自己选择此专业的原因，以及你希望让学校知道的学习目标，相关工作计划等其他信息。此篇Essay内容须设置成单倍行距。

　　伦斯勒理工学院Essay：

　　Choose from the degree-specific guidelines below and include your completed essay with this application form. The essay should be no more than 1-2 pages.

　　申请伦斯勒理工学院不同专业的申请者需递交不同的Essay内容，虽然具体要求表述有所不同，但是总体上都是要求申请者说明选择该专业的原因。伦斯勒理工大学的申请Essay篇幅需控制在1-2页。以下是不同专业的具体Essay要求。

　　Law and Medical: State your reasons for aspiring to a career in law or medicine.

　　Architecture: State your reasons for choosing architecture as your profession.

　　Electronic Arts: Discuss your interests in the field of electronic arts and state how this is reflected in your portfolio.

　　Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences: State your reasons for choosing the field of games and simulation arts and sciences and make reference to your portfolio, if one has been submitted.

　　马凯特大学Essay：

　　Your essay is an important part of the application for the athletic training and physical therapy program(s)：Why are you interested in athletic training and/or physical therapy as a profession and what experiences have led you to this interest?Please limit your response to about 300 words.

　　马凯特大学athletic training and physical therapy专业的申请者须阐明自己为什么会选择该行业，并且是什么样的经历导致自己产生了对此的兴趣。马凯特大学的此篇Essay字数需限制在300字。

　　德雷塞尔大学Essay：

　　Westphal College of Media Arts and Design applicants: Relate your essay topic to your interest in your intended major( 250- to 500-word essay).

　　申请的雷塞尔大学媒体艺术与设计学院的同学除了Common Application上的两篇Essay之外，还需要递交一篇Essay说明自己对相关专业的兴趣。此篇Essay字数在250-500之间。

　　以上就是在2013年美国大学申请Essay中有关申请该专业的原因的各学校Essay题目，希望对大家有所帮助。

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