| | 1 | | | .The Personal Statement must cover all experiences related to professional goals.
| | 0 | Falso o verdadero | | False |
Justification: The Personal Statement is a personal reflection of the candidate’s strengths linking them to how he/she will contribute to the institution and program class chosen.
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.In making an inventory of professional strengths for the Statement of Purpose, a candidate must consider his/her experiences traveling around the world.
| | 0 | Falso o verdadero | | False |
Justification: Academic background and professional achievements are used in a candidate’s professional inventory. Travel experiences could be used to support a global vision, which is a personal trait to be included in the Personal Statement.
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| | 3 | | | .Integral aspects from the institution, such as clubs and internships, should be rounded up in the Personal Statement in relationship to personal interests and goals..
| | 0 | Falso o verdadero | | True |
Justification: These aspects, though part of an institution, relate to the personal realm enhanced by the Personal Statement. | | |
| | 4 | | | .A chronological model for the Statement of Purpose caters to the admissions officers as readers.
| | 0 | Falso o verdadero | | False |
Justification: A chronological model is mentioned as an INEFFECTIVE structural model because it does NOT cater to admissions officers.
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| | 5 | | | .In revising their Statement of Purpose, candidates are encouraged to not show it to others in order to protect their ideas and secure the integrity of the document
| | 0 | Falso o verdadero | | False |
Justification: Candidates are encouraged to ask other people to critique and correct their Statement of Purpose so that it truly represents them in “the best light possible”. | | |
| | 6 | | | .Which of the following is a reason to pursue a graduate degree that should be stated in the Statement of Purpose?
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) to address personality weaknesses.
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B) to share talents with the academic community.
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C) to prepare for a career change.
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D) to develop intellectual agility.
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E) to seek a job promotion.
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Justification: A) and B) this is a personal issue, not a professional one. D) and E) although these could be reasons to pursue a graduate degree, it is not recommended that they mentioned as such in the Statement of Purpose. C) a career change is part of a candidate’s professional goals, which must be included in the Statement of Purpose | | |
| | 7 | | | .Which of the following should not appear in a Personal Statement?
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) values learned at home.
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B) personal traits.
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C) influence from a significant person.
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D) job experience.
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E) the applicant’s biographical summary. | D). |
Justification: A), B), C) and E) are all aspects that belong in a Personal Statement, in order to make a complete picture of the applicant’s personal profile | | |
| | 8 | | | .The term used to describe what a candidate learns from a work achievement, in assessing his/her professional strengths is:
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) a “takehome”
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B) a “castaway”
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C) a “result”
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D) a “takeaway”
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E) a “putaway”
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Justification: A), B) and E) this word sounds like the term defined in the topic discussion, C) this is what benefits a company or institution, not what the candidate learns. D) this term is defined in the topic discussion.
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| | 9 | | | . A term that can be interchanged with “traits” and means important features is:
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) characterized by great challenges overcome by the candidate.
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B) characteristics and represents inner qualities in this essay.
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C) behaviors and portrays a specific personality.
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D) professional goals and represents the interests of a candidate.
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E) activities that are significant for the candidate and the reader. | B). |
Justification: A) and C) are completely out of scope, D) is mixing Personal Statement with Statement of Purpose and E) is part of a Personal Statement but has nothing to do with “traits” or “features”.
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| | 10 | | | .In researching a professor, it is important that a candidate consider and mention which of the following?
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) the professor’s pass/fail statistics.
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B) the professor’s research publications.
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C) the professor’s tenure status.
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D) the professor’s department position.
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E) the professor’s classroom policy. | B). |
Justification: A), C), D) and E) these have no relation to the candidate’s academic interests. B) this is mentioned as relevant when aligned to the candidate’s academic interests or needs.
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| | 11 | | | .How can knowing the percentages of students from different countries in the world that will attend the program help a student make a better Personal Statement?
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) because he/she will understand how much he will be positively affected by cultural aspects
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B) because multiculturalism is a big issue in the present.
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C) because he/she will better know how to contribute with his/her own experience.
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D) because having the experience of a multicultural class will develop wealthier capacities.
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E) because if the percentages are high he/she has a higher probability to be accepted in the program.
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Justification: A) though true, it does not appear linked to what the question is asking. B) is also true, but not the point. D) is answered in opposite direction – the Personal Statement is not about gaining wealthier capacities, though this most probably will happen; it is rather about contributing to the class diversity. E) is completely out of the scope of the question
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| | 12 | | | .Which of the following is an OPTIONAL point in the outline for the proposed effective model for a Statement of Purpose?
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) Assessment of career progress.
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B) Short-term goals.
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C) Long-term goals.
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D) Academic needs.
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E) Lifelong dream.
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Justification: A) – D) this point MUST be included in the Statement of Purpose, it is not optional. E) this is a recommended but optional point in the Statement of Purpose
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| | 13 | | | .Which of the following could the body of the Personal Statement include?
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) job history.
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B) daily experiences from childhood.
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C) various quotes.
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D) all of the above.
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E) none of the above.
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Justification: A) is part of the Statement of Purpose, B) “daily” is not what is needed, but rather significant or life-changing; C) quotes can be used, but usually one is enough in all the essay and should be chosen with care. D) is obviously wrong because A) through C) are not appropriate. | | |
| | 14 | | | .Which of the following is NOT a recommendation given in the DO’s when revising application essays<
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) Be concise.
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B) Use a spell-checker.
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C) Follow word limits.
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D) Use technical language.
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E) Use transition words.
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Justification: A), B), C) and E) are mentioned in the DO’s list. D) not mentioned in the DO’s list.
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| | 15 | | | .Which of the following is an important DON’T mentioned more than once in the workshop?<
| | 0 | Opción múltiple | A) Don’t be too concise.
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B) Don’t lie.
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C) Don’t leave the writing to the last minute.
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D) Don’t overuse literary devices.
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E) Don’t use money as your motivation. | C). |
Justification: A), B), D) and E) are not mentioned in any other stage of the workshop
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