[Comprehensive Selection/School Recommendation Selection] Grab your chances! Preparation for passing the comprehensive selection - Self-analysis

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This is a must-read for high school students who are thinking about taking the comprehensive selection and school recommendation selection exams. I will tell you about the preparations you need to make to pass. If you are wondering what the comprehensive selection and school recommendation selection exams are, I have posted them in a separate article, so please read the articles in order.

6 steps to self-analysis

We hear from many people that they don't know how to conduct self-analysis.
This time, we will introduce 6 steps. First, write down about yourself, even if it's just in bullet points.

[Step 1] Your strengths and weaknesses

Strengths are "areas where you are better than others" and weaknesses are "areas where you need to improve." Try writing down five of each. If you find it difficult to choose one or the other, it will be easier to write them down if you think of "the opposite of a strength is a weakness" and "the opposite of a weakness is a strength."

Example: Strengths - I am cooperative, Weaknesses - I am not good at asserting myself

Tip: It's easier to write if you link your strengths and weaknesses!

【Step 2: Reflect on past experiences

Write down what you have learned and grown from your student life, club activities, and extracurricular activities. Your role within the school is also important.

Example:
• Student life: I was elected student council president and gained the courage to speak in public.
• Club activities: Participated in national tournaments and placed emphasis on teamwork.
• Extracurricular activities: I gave a presentation as an exchange student and developed a sense of gratitude towards those around me.

Tip: Write down the two things you learned and grew from and use them as selling points!

[Step 3] Identify interests and concerns

Write down your areas of interest and passions. It's a good idea to start with something that interests you and that you're familiar with, and then dig deeper from there.
By applying the equation "what" x "how" x "why," you can begin to see your areas of interest and concern.

For example, "What" is nursing care in depopulated areas? "How" is visiting nursing? "Why" is there a shortage of nurses?

Key point: Areas of interest that can be written down by applying the equation "what" x "how" x "why"

【Step 4: Imagining your future vision

Write down what kind of job you want to do and what kind of college life you want to have. If you can't imagine it clearly, try doing an internet search.
Here you will write down your desired career and university life and explore the skills (human abilities) you will need.

Example: Occupation - Nurse, Student Life - I want to improve my listening skills

Key point: Work backwards from your vision for the future and think carefully about what kind of skills (human skills) you will need!

【Step 5】Creating your own history

Let's look back on our history. It's easier to understand if you write it down in bullet points. If you write it down chronologically (by each grade), there will be times when your values ​​change.
Look back on your history chronologically and write down the changes in your values.

Example: 4th grade - Soccer club team wins national championship

Point: The goal of your autobiography is to notice the changes in your values ​​at each grade level!

【Step 6】Role model analysis

Analyze the people who influenced you in the past and the reasons why. If you find it difficult to write, it may be easier to find out by picking out people who helped you in your personal history.
It helps you understand your own values.

Example:
• Influenced by: Club advisor
• Reason: He was always positive and encouraging.

Tip: By writing down the people who have influenced you in the past and the reasons why, you can understand your own values!

Deepen your self-analysis through steps

These will be the materials you use to dig deeper. They can also be used in writing your application letter and for interviews, so we recommend that you gather as much material as possible. If you write them down once a month, you will also notice that your thoughts are changing. Please face yourself through self-analysis and complete your analysis.

Summary

Most students who are unable to decide on a university to apply to are unable to analyze themselves. If it is difficult to do this alone, it may be a good idea to do it with a friend or an expert.
Some students do this from the spring of their first year of high school until before summer vacation. Deciding on your preferred school early is one of the major factors that determine success or failure in university entrance exams. Once you have decided on your goal, you can then think about how to prepare. Let's do our best in this first step!

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