Learning Biometry and Statistics - Personal Statement Example

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell is one of the most historic and prestigious colleges in the country. The Biometryand Statistics program is the pioneer in biological statistics, statistical genomics and computational biology nationally and internationally. As a result, having the opportunity to enter the Biometry and Statistics program is very important to me. I have had various experiences to help prepare me for a career in biometry and statistics including, but not limited to, helping people establish healthy lifestyles to obtaining social and scientific achievements.

Over the years, I have been inspired to do an excellent job in my academic achievements and leadership. As a result, I received a 2210 on my SAT, and I received an 800 in Math II, 760 in Chemistry, and 750 in Biology on my SAT II. I have taken 5 AP exams include AP Calculus, AP statistics with 3 others this school year. Also, my GPA was 4.0, with a top 10% ranking in the most competitive school in New York City. Moreover, my interest in statistics has always been strong. In addition, I have had various experiences to help prepare me for a career in biometry and statistics including, but not limited to, helping people establish healthy lifestyles to obtaining social and scientific achievements.

I love to study and perform research with statistical analysis. As a result, I completed a research project along with several of my friends using probabilistic modeling aimed at diminishing or removing atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries with robotic nanotechnology to improve heart function. During my past three summer vacations, I performed scientific research in Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York. This summer, I worked at Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University.

During that time, I grew passionate about data analysis using statistics. I also observed, while using probabilistic modeling, how prostate cancer cells grew in tissue culture and when tumors could form in nude mice. I studied the effect of oxygen status (air condition and 0.1% O2 hypoxic condition) on the expression of prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) in human prostate cancer cells using ELISA analyses, immunoblot assay, flow cytometry, etc.I would like to become a part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University for several reasons.

The first reason is because it has been my aspiration to explore truth by using statistical inference and probabilistic modeling. I have a strong interest in math, especially the field of statistics; I am confident that my math skills will aid me with Biometry and Statistics. The second reason is because statistical thinking and quantitative reasoning has become a part in our everyday lives and societies, significantly changing the ways in which people view the world. The third, and most important, reason is because becoming a biostatistician is within my potential.

Moreover, biometry and statistics will help me spread knowledge, touch others and give hope love and understanding. My personality is also easy-going, well rounded, warm-hearted and dependable. I believe that these characteristics, in conjunction with my knowledge and experience, have helped make me the ideal candidate for the biometry and statistics program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University.WORKS CITEDCornell University. "College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

" Cornell University. 2007. "http://www.cals.cornell.edu/."