Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

* The skills assessment consists of three sections. The first two sections consist of 20 multiple choice questions each, while the third section is an essay. It is recommended that you prepare your essay in advance in a separate document that can be pasted into the essay form. A motivational statement is also required as part of the online application form and the same essay can also be used there. Instructions for the essay are included below:

Essay Instructions: When deciding which students to admit, universities consider many factors about each student. After all, universities are interested in building a student body that is academically curious, but also diverse and actively engaged in a range of productive, creative activities.

Write a personal statement to be read by a university admissions officer. In this statement, discuss how your academic interests, extracurricular activities, and life experiences will benefit the university community.

As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you:

develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your controlling idea to the audience
support your controlling idea with meaningful examples, reasons, and information based upon your research or readings.
organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.
edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard English.