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Strengths and Weaknesses

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Jan 20, 2012
by: Jgoldsmith
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Ever since I was very young, I have enjoyed creating things with my hands, then showing and selling them to others. I have also enjoyed seeking out odd jobs that I can do for neighbors and friends. While I no longer sell my creations and have found an actual job, I recognize that the pleasure I took in marketing my creations and convincing others of my expertise are characteristics that relate to my academic life. I perform best when I can demonstrate my knowledge with project-based assignments, especially when an oral presentation is involved such as power point presentations. After presenting a project to the class, teachers usually pull me aside after class to compliment me on my project and my delivery.
Test taking, particularly with multiple choice tests, is not my forte. Test taking has always been my weakest point in my academic career. The pressure of selecting the best answer from a set of options creates anxiety for me. I perform better on short answer or essay exams that do not require me to match my thoughts with a set of options.

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I am just like you! I do very

Submitted by 15RudolphE on Fri, 2012-01-20 12:14.

I am just like you! I do very well on presentations and hands-on projects, however, always do bad on tests, even if I completely understand the content. I am not sure if it's just the nerves that get to me, or what. Maybe it's just the time restraints that stress me out. I think if I were given a test without a time limit, I would ace it. I would be able to organize myself better and whatnot.

I am HORRIBLE on multiple choice exams

Submitted by diamondm on Fri, 2012-01-20 13:05.

This post actually caught my eye because we're alike in so many ways. Growing up I was awesome with hands on projects or oral presentations but still till this day I have problems with tests. So I can say that test taking is my weakness also. Sometimes there are questions with all the answers relating to each other and I get stuck on the question but before I stress myself I just lose all focus on taking the test.

Essay's on the other hand I find it difficult for me and I think I am HORRIBLE on essays but I've been told that my essays are actually good I just have to put more energy to get me motivated.