JUPAS (Part II)
Writing self-account and
additional information
Student Learning Profile (SLP)
- self-account/ personal statement
1000-word English
OR
1600-word Chinese
Other Experiences and
Achievements in Activities and
Competitions (OEA) - JUPAS
300-word additional information
(English or Chinese)
• a summary of the self- account
•
Function
- Reveals your personal
growth and self
understanding
Two important characteristics
1. Introducing yourself and career
aspirations
2. Clear focus
3. Independent thinking
Themes
• Overcoming Adversity
• Personal Growth
• Your readiness for the challenges after
secondary education
• Your goals and expectations towards tertiary
education and future career
• Your academic strength and potential
• Your interest, strength, skills, achievement
and insights
Sources
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Life Experiences (challenges, setbacks)
Voluntary Services
Training Programmes
Other Learning Experiences (OLE)
Competitions
Projects you have completed
Person(s) who has influenced or
motivated you to pursue a career
Writing Outline
A. INTRODUCTION:
- briefly describe your school life/ your
personality/ your personal growth
B. MAIN BODY
a. Briefly describe the experiences/ events/
/competitions/ programs/services/
b. What lesson do you learn ?
What experiences do you gain ?
What insight do you have ?
How do they influence your growth ?
How do they enhance your self-understanding?
1. Introduction
2. Activity/ Program
3. Experience/ self-understanding
4. Conclusion
C. CONCLUSION (for self-account)
- briefly describe your changes or your personal
growth
C. CONCLUSION (for additional information-OEA)
Based on the previous reflections, you need to:
a. relate them to a particular programme/
area that you want to study
b. Show your understanding of the faculty/
school/ programme
• Find out something about your suitability for the
programme applied
• A unique impression is formed
Good Writing:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carefully and systematically written
Demonstrate originality (no copying)
Precise and Concise
Show your potential or skills that make
you successful in the tertiary education
5. Evidence is given
6. Clear focus
7. Error free
Analysis of students’ work
＊Example 1
- well-structured, with relevant examples
- can be shortened
- some understanding of the disciplines
- Shows how participation in activities has
led to personal growth
Example 2
- Lack relevant and specific details
- Need to give more evidence
Example 3,4
- Not well-organized
- Need to be concise and select a theme
- Not seriously consider the programme
chosen
Example 5,6
- Quite superficial, no serious thought about
the programme
- Nothing is written about the applicant
- Misunderstanding of Accounting
(bookeeping)- example 5
- Need to do more research to enrich the
content – example 6
Example 7
- Talk more about expectations on university
education
Example 8
- Discuss how participation has helped them
to choose the discipline
Example 9
- Need to add some details to show a
deeper understanding of the disciplines
Example 10
- The role of a forensic doctor has a bigger
role to play
- Need to do more research on the
profession
＊Example 11, 12
- Examples are good
- Evidence is given to support experience
- Have succeeded in proving their eligibility
for tertiary education
Example 13
- Too general
＊Example 14
- simple, direct and to-the-point
- has reflected on the learning and insights
gained from participation
- He can show how the activity is related to
his career and academic aspirations
Example 15
- Fail to relate the activity to his growth and
development
Reminder
1. English or Chinese ?
(self-account and OEA)
2. Submission deadline:
16 September 2011 (Friday)
3. Submit the two pieces of work to your
language teachers.