Why is it YOU decided to become a pharmacist? There are many different reasons that people decide to go into a healthcare profession (and pharmacy in particular). Before I was going to be a pharmacist, my college plans included being an architect, veterinarian, oceanographer, chemist, and park ranger. Hopefully your decision to go into pharmacy is a little more planned and thought out than mine. My point is that it is best to spend some thoughtful time about your choice and then translate that into some statements within your personal essay that are specific to you. Not what you think (or someone has told you) the admission committee wishes to hear..