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Preparing for SLP , OEA & Self-Account 1

Preparing for SLP , OEA & Self-Account 1

What is SLP? u Student Learnin g u 2

What is SLP? u Student Learnin g u 2

Potential Readers of SLP Local Universities via JUPAS Employers Post-secondary institutes Universities Outside HK

Potential Readers of SLP Local Universities via JUPAS Employers Post-secondary institutes Universities Outside HK 3

Present yourself through SLP (Websams) Student Particulars Academic Performance at School Records of Other

Present yourself through SLP (Websams) Student Particulars Academic Performance at School Records of Other Learning Experiences at school Awards & achievements at school Records of Students’ outside school participation Students’ self-accounts (1000 words) Readily available in school Prepared by students with assistance from schools LE / O d e t lec E. g. Se each year ies activit E. g. writing workshops run for senior form s 4

SLP - Student Particulars 5

SLP - Student Particulars 5

SLP - Academic Performance in NSS 專題研究題目 學業成績表現 6

SLP - Academic Performance in NSS 專題研究題目 學業成績表現 6

OLE at school in NSS n Only consider the OLE in SS 1 to

OLE at school in NSS n Only consider the OLE in SS 1 to SS 3 n Not all OLE will be shown in SLP. Students are requested to select some of them to be printed in their SLP. n The chosen OLE should illustrate the student’s strengths, interests, ECA, etc 8

Activities/ Awards outside School u u Only record the activities / awards acquired outside

Activities/ Awards outside School u u Only record the activities / awards acquired outside school by students Record on the e-template (by EDB) You should decide what activities and awards can illustrate your strengths, interests, etc The school does not need to verify students’ records Template 11

Good Components of OLE g n i n r a e L Other es

Good Components of OLE g n i n r a e L Other es c n e i r e p Ex Illustrate the “key” learning experiences acquired by the student throughout the senior secondary years Key Other Learning Experiences that you may include in the Self Account/Personal Statement/Admission Essay (Moral and Civil Education, Career-related Experiences, Physical Development, Aesthetic Development, Community Service) Order can be based on importance, time sequence, or category of learning (choose the one that suites you best) Name of Activity or Programme or Award Components Role to of OLE Play What have you learnt? (or ‘experience gained’? ) Certificate / Awards/Achieve ment 13

Good Components of OLE t n u o c c A f l e

Good Components of OLE t n u o c c A f l e S in SLP • Tell student’s own story about personality, aspirations and motivation for the program applied • Background which nurtures his / her interest in a specific programme • Reasons for choosing a certain university 14

Don’ts L Make up a long list of OLE with mere participation Dos ☺Select

Don’ts L Make up a long list of OLE with mere participation Dos ☺Select quality learning experiences to reflect a comprehensive picture on your broad horizon L Just develop student’s ☺Develop student’s habits presentation skills without of reflection deep thinking and reflection on their personal values. to facilitate personal growth L Develop SLP and prepare information primarily targeted for university admission/workplace ☺Through developing SLP, students are guided and encouraged to set goals and formulate their career aspirations 15

What is OEA? Other u Experiences & u Achievements u 17

What is OEA? Other u Experiences & u Achievements u 17

Joint University Programmes Admission System (JUPAS) Other Experiences and Achievements (OEA) 1. OLE and

Joint University Programmes Admission System (JUPAS) Other Experiences and Achievements (OEA) 1. OLE and achievements at school and outside school 2. Additional information (less than 300 words) 18

Other Experiences and Achievements (OEA) in Competitions and Activities u To list up to

Other Experiences and Achievements (OEA) in Competitions and Activities u To list up to a maximum of 20 items of your activities / achievements u Quality, rather than quantity, that matters in activities. Students should preferably have quality experiences rather than mere participation across many activities. u Students are strongly advised to carefully select the activities that could highlight the essence of their recent personal development 19

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Additional Information u Not more than 300 words (in English) describing about an interest

Additional Information u Not more than 300 words (in English) describing about an interest or experience that has been particularly meaningful to you, or how it has affected your personal growth and life goals. u To provide additional information and a fuller picture of your personal development during your secondary schooling and NOT at testing your language skills. u As a framework for discussions during selection interviews / for the universities to consider why you 21 are a good candidate for their programmes.

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Self‐Account (TNSS SLP) Vs Additional Information (JUPAS OEA) 23

Self‐Account (TNSS SLP) Vs Additional Information (JUPAS OEA) 23

Difference between ‘self-account’ and ‘additional information’ u ‘Self-account’ can focus on your personal development,

Difference between ‘self-account’ and ‘additional information’ u ‘Self-account’ can focus on your personal development, personal qualities, strengths, interests, experiences, etc in the course of your secondary education. u ‘Additional information’ focuses the experiences, interests, strengths, personal qualities why you are a good candidate to the universities. 24

Difference between ‘self-account’ and ‘additional information’ u The qualities, strengths, etc you mentioned in

Difference between ‘self-account’ and ‘additional information’ u The qualities, strengths, etc you mentioned in the ‘additional information’ should match with the requirements of your targeted institutions u In pursuing tertiary education, SLP can be a supplementary document or a foundation document for your OEA 25

Difference between ‘self-account’ and ‘additional information’ u‘Self-account’ can be your story of development u‘Additional

Difference between ‘self-account’ and ‘additional information’ u‘Self-account’ can be your story of development u‘Additional information’ is your specific story for universities 26

Difference between ‘self-account’ and ‘additional information’ u Even so, you can write the same

Difference between ‘self-account’ and ‘additional information’ u Even so, you can write the same story in ‘Self-account’ and ‘Additional Information’. u OR, you can write a longer version as your ‘Self-account’ and then polish or refine it to your ‘Additional Information’ for the universities. 27

Writing Up my Self‐Account 28

Writing Up my Self‐Account 28

Writing for SLP u Other Learning Experience contributes to the process of your learning

Writing for SLP u Other Learning Experience contributes to the process of your learning experience, while Student learning Profile (SLP) is a conclusive profile of the process of learning. u It aims to celebrate and recognize your whole person development as well as for you to reflect on on-going experiences and set goals. u Highlight any impressive learning experiences or career goal setting in the student’s self-account (within 1000 words in English). 29

Writing for OEA u In submitting your JUPAS application form, you are also requested

Writing for OEA u In submitting your JUPAS application form, you are also requested to provide additional information regarding your Other Experiences and Achievements in activities/ competitions (OEA). u Describe in not more than 300 words an interest or experience that has particularly meaningful to you or has affected your personal growth and life goals. u The OEA together with academic performance in school at S 6 may help institutions to conduct some interviews before HKDSE results announced. 30

Writing for Learning Your Self-Account helps you to: 1. Be better organized (because you

Writing for Learning Your Self-Account helps you to: 1. Be better organized (because you select, think and reflect on your strengths and weaknesses) 2. Plan (because you decide what to choose and how to achieve your goals) 31

Writing for Learning Your Self-Account helps you to: 3. Give people information (because you

Writing for Learning Your Self-Account helps you to: 3. Give people information (because you supplement the hard data of OLE records) 4. Prepare for a review or an interview from university admission officer, prospective employer or yourself in ten years (because you make sense of those influential learningexperiences to your development and get a better understanding of yourself) 32

Strategies for writing up your self-account u. A really demanding and challenging task! u

Strategies for writing up your self-account u. A really demanding and challenging task! u Writing skill is one of the challenges but comparatively, a thorough understanding of your interests, personality, traits, skills and aspirations is a more vital for the production of your UNIQUE and S E I IMPRESSIVE piece of work G E T A R T S 33

Research! u Visit your track records in academic and nonacademic aspects, including: Ø collection

Research! u Visit your track records in academic and nonacademic aspects, including: Ø collection of reports, Ø certificates, portfolio, and Even journals or articles you wrote for some memorable events / critical incidences (e. g. an article you wrote for the school magazine or experience in an inter-school competition). ES I G E T A R T S Ø Ø 34

Basic technique of Isolating and Focusing u Arrange your record in chronological order. u

Basic technique of Isolating and Focusing u Arrange your record in chronological order. u Does your record show your achievement, improvement or growth in specific areas? u If so, select those materials and evidences that carry this weight of influence. u Your self-account is your chance to stand-out. Share with others your accomplishments, valuable experiences, and what you have learnt from difficulties or setbacks. 35 S S T R A T E G IE

Clear Goals and Stay Reflective u. A successful self-account always stick to twin objectives:

Clear Goals and Stay Reflective u. A successful self-account always stick to twin objectives: introducing yourself and describing your potential as a secondary education graduate. u You can isolate key accomplishments, turning points, and events in your school life which shed light on these central themes. S E I G E T A R ST 36

Illustrations of your potential, targets or career aspirations Hobbies S TR A u Projects

Illustrations of your potential, targets or career aspirations Hobbies S TR A u Projects you have completed T E G IE S u Particular duties and responsibilities u Accomplishment u Major life events that you believe have changed you u Challenges and personal hurdles you have overcome u Life events that motivate you to apply for a particular course of education u Individuals who influence, prepare, or motivate you to pursue a particular profession u Particular traits, work habits, attitudes or sensibilities that you have developed which will insure your success in school or in a profession u 37

Have your VOICES in your story u You are telling your OWN STORY, STORY

Have your VOICES in your story u You are telling your OWN STORY, STORY with events and people that you find important. u You put in your emotions, your feelings – that’s natural! u Two most common ways of speaking with your writing which enhance expression of your voice are: OVERCOME ADVERSITY and PERSONAL GROWTH. S S E I G E T A R T 38

A Voice that speaks: Overcome Adversity This format emphasizes one’s tenacity, patience, and diligence

A Voice that speaks: Overcome Adversity This format emphasizes one’s tenacity, patience, and diligence in dealing with, overcoming, or making peace with unpleasant life-transforming events or characters. u Be descriptive and use evidence to back up your ideas / views. u Far from placing balms or making excuse, isolate your experience and ability to thrive despite external and / or internal hindrances. u Stay positive and no victimization. u I have once overcome an adversity in life ……… S TRATEGIES 39

A Voice that speaks: personal growth Over the school years, have you found yourself

A Voice that speaks: personal growth Over the school years, have you found yourself getting more matured, developing goals, getting achievements and showing improvements? u The evolution and transformation, backed up by an honest attitude, work best to tell people your CHANGE and GROWTH as a young adult. u Try to give a clear, concise and adequately developed description of key events or activities from which you derived personal growth and wisdom. u Here is a short story on how I grow through an Important experience in school / my family………… S T R A T E G IE S 40

The Power of Writing u The writing skills add colours to your self-account. u

The Power of Writing u The writing skills add colours to your self-account. u Your introductory paragraph may be the most crucial part of your entire essay. Keep it short, precise but attractive. u The main body should consist of events, experiences and activities you have selected for illustration of your experiences and targets, as well as developments over the years. S S E I G E T A R T 41

The Power of Writing u Always provide evidence: it is more convincing to write

The Power of Writing u Always provide evidence: it is more convincing to write “take the lead of a 50 -member voluntary team, we learnt through…. . ” to show your leadership than just mentioning “I am a good leader. ” u Be specific and detailed: each paragraph should have a separate theme, and be developed within and throughout the paragraph. u The conclusion should not be a repetition of your introduction: be clear, straight-forward, and end with a BANG! BANG S TRATEGIES 42

Review and Revise u u Students may spend a lot of effort in writing

Review and Revise u u Students may spend a lot of effort in writing but frequently overlook the need to review and revise. Analyze your essay line by line and make sure that the general theme is followed through. Some other tips include: 1. Eliminate redundancy S TRATEGIES 2. Look for consistency 3. Provide evidence rather than a mere conclusive remark like“I am hard-working” 4. Proofread carefully 5. Invite comments and even criticism from support partners: your friends, teachers and parents. 43

Good preparation for your FUTURE u Keep good records of activities, awards or achievements

Good preparation for your FUTURE u Keep good records of activities, awards or achievements no matter inside or outside school u Ensure quality activities with selfreflection u Explore your career aspiration or field of studies in tertiary education u Research your targeted institutions u Prepare your self-account/additional information to impress the admission 44 officers that you are an appropriate

Try out your Self-Account in the summer vacation P e r s o n

Try out your Self-Account in the summer vacation P e r s o n a l St a t e m e n t s b y Su b j e c t n U s e f u l T i p s o n w r i t i n g P e r s o n a l St a t e m e n t n F r e e S a m p l e P e r s o n a l Es s a y s n C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f a G o o d P e r s o n a l Es s a y n W r i t i n g t h e P e r s o n a l St a t e m e n t n 45

Check the JUPAS website in your summer vacation n n www. jupas. edu. hk

Check the JUPAS website in your summer vacation n n www. jupas. edu. hk Download area – Iteration Process – Admission Grades n 334 Academic Reform – Key Dates and Deadlines in the 2012 JUPAS Cycle (4 -Year Curriculum) – General Entrance Requirements of Institutions under 334 Academic Reform (for 2012 Entry) 46