Personal Statement
Tactile Learning
As a tactile learner, you learn best from hands-on experience where you can manipulate something in order to learn about it. The more you are able to touch and manipulate the information the easier it will be for you to learn. You learn by doing so you tend to learn better when some type of physical activity is involved. Here are some things you can do to help you learn:
As a tactile learner, you learn best from hands-on experience where you can manipulate something in order to learn about it. The more you are able to touch and manipulate the information the easier it will be for you to learn. You learn by doing so you tend to learn better when some type of physical activity is involved. Here are some things you can do to help you learn:
- Rewrite your notes or type them on the computer
- Think through a problem while doing something physical like exercise
- Make diagrams, notes, and flash cards as a way of being physical with the information
- Actively work the information you are learning by making models or doing demonstrations and practice assignments
- Use role playing to practice skills or act out what you are learning
- Take short breaks for physical activity when studying
Interests InventoryWhat is your favorite class or activity in school and why?
What is your least favorite class or activity in school and why? Which school subject is most challenging to you? Explain. In which school subject do you feel like you learn the most? Why do you think this is? Give an example of a classroom activity where you felt you really learned a lot. Why do you think that was? Do you prefer to work alone, in small groups, or in large groups? Why? What can teachers do to capture your interest? |
Extracurricular ActivitiesBesides socializing with friends, what do you like to do in your spare time?
How many hours per day do you use technology such as a computer, tablet, or smart phone? What do you mainly use it/them for? (for example, socializing, research, games etc.) Do you belong to any organizations, teams, or clubs in and out of school? Which ones? Do you have any particular responsibilities outside of school? (for example, watching siblings, chores etc.) Do you have a part-time job? If so, what is it and how many hours do you work per week? What do you like most about your job? |
General InterestDescribe yourself using three words
Do you like to read? Why/why not? Tell me about a favorite book or movie and why you liked it. If you could learn more about any subject, what would it be? Why are you curious about this subject? If you could interview anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Do you have a special talent or an interest that you know a lot about? If so, what is it? Tell me about a past accomplishment that made you feel proud of yourself. |