Writing Self-Recommendations for JUPAS

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Writing Self-Recommendations for JUPAS

• Secondary 7

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Introduction

• For applicants with outstanding achievements in
  extracurricular activities
• To provide a portfolio of extracurricular
  activities to the institutes he/she applies
• To allow the institutes to consider the
  applicants' achievements in other areas in
  addition to their academic achievements

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Introduction

• Goal to encourage students to participate in
  more extracurricular activities during their
  secondary studies
• Deadline for submission 28 February 2009
  (Together with supporting documents)

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Classifications of JUPAS Self-recommendations

• Four categories
• International Award (e.g. Medal of /
  Representative in the Olympic Games)
• Local Award (e.g. Representative in Inter-School
  Competitions)
• School/Community Service (e.g. Prefect,
  Librarian)
• Other Extra-curricular Activities (e.g. Music,
  Art)

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What can a good self-recommendation do?

• To show that
• You are interested in the course
• You are qualified for the course
• You are willing to take up the course
• In a word
• You are the BEST person for the course!

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What makes a good self-recommendation?

• No more than 300 words
• Clear and precise layout
• Correct grammar and spelling
• Organized paragraphs
• Well-explained personal details (e.g. background,
  experience and personal qualities)
• Polite and sincere

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What does a good self-recommendation look like?

• Opening Paragraph Introduction
• Which course do you want to apply for?
• Where do you get to know the course?
• Why are you right for the course?
• Second Paragraph Academic background
• What is/are your favourite / best subjects in
  school?
• Why are they useful for the course?
• Any other trainings you had related to the course?

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Academic Qualifications

• level attained
• internal results
• external results
• awards
• scholarships
• intellectual ability

• language proficiency
• English
• Chinese
• growth potential
• industry
• diligence

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What does a good self-recommendation look like?

• Third Paragraph Extra-curricular Activities
• Have you taken part in any extra-curricular
  activities?
• Did you take up any positions in any school clubs
  or committees?
• Have you organized or participated any special
  events related to the subject you are planning to
  study? (Details?)
• How can they help your study in the course?

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Skills

• Thinking Skills
• logical
• organisational
• analytical
• critical
• problem-solving
• decision-making
• Power of Imagination

• Creativity
• Innovation
• Originality
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Interpersonal
• Leadership

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What does a good self-recommendation look like?

• Fourth Paragraph Personal Qualities
• What are your strengths?
• How do they help your study in the course?
• What are your weaknesses?
• How will you overcome them?

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Personality Traits

• Adaptability
• Assertiveness
• Creativity
• Diligence
• Emotional Stability
• Energy
• Independence
• Interpersonal Sensitivity

• Initiative
• Leadership
• Motivation
• Numeracy
• Patience
• Self-confidence
• Trustworthiness

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What does a good self-recommendation look like?

• Fifth Paragraph Future study plans Conclusion
• How would you plan for your study life if you got
  accepted by the course? (Conditional Sentences
  Type 2)
• Conclusion Ask for careful consideration of your
  application

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Various Layouts of Self-recommendations

• Arts stream
• Personal Qualities Academic background
  Extra-curricular Activities
• Science stream
• Academic background Extra-curricular Activities
  Personal Qualities
• Social Science / Business stream
• Extra-curricular Activities Personal Qualities
  Academic background
• Sample Sample Self-Recommendation.doc

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The End