1.Why do you want to complete your doctorate? What do you intend to do professionally after you graduate? These questions assess the strength of your motivations, which is an indication of your ability to succeed in the program
I want to complete my doctorate as it is one of the goals that I have had since obtaining my Bachelor’s degree. I have always wanted to get a terminal degree. I want to be able to do research and teach graduate-level psychology students. I have my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s degree in
2.Discuss how life experiences have impacted your desire to complete your doctorate. Include any personal and professional experiences that have confirmed your choice.
I have the experience of working as a counselor that enhance my desire to get a doctorate. I was inspired to get my doctorate after conducting research every time I was intrigued. I would have questions regarding an experience that my clients would have. For example, one of my clients struggles to raise an adolescent who has a diagnosis of autism. However, my interest lies more in the area of trauma and its impact on clients. Specifically, I want to look at the effects of deployment on active duty family members. Being a counselor, a person of color, a woman, and a child of a retired military officer, I have experienced trauma. People who have suffered trauma commonly experience emotional pain and stress. I have developed resilience as a personality trait that only some people possess. Connecting with empathetic and understanding people can remind one that people are not alone during difficulties.
