High school application?

Question

Today my guidance counselor gave me a specialized high school application. Its for really smart people, like me. And, one question I have to answer on the application is....Explain why you would be a good candidate for the program? If you was doing the application what would you put?

Answer 1

It depends on the type of school it is. If it's geared towards technology, I'd try to show off my techie skills. If it's a health care academy, I'd explain my desire to be a good physician. Whenever someone asks you this question (it'll come up again in your lifetime) you should gear the answer towards their needs and how you'll fulfill them. Hope this helps! ☺

Answer 2

I can only generalize since I know nothing about you personally except that you are being recognized as smart.

Think about your future goals and dreams--career and otherwise. Be careful not to just give reasons this high school will help you reach those goals. Instead, you need to include reasons YOU would do well in such an atmosphere.

Instead of trying to guess what you need to say about yourself, I will let you in on some details that I included when I got into an exclusive Masters degree program. I don't know how much you have to write (1 sentence, 1 paragraph, 1 page, or more), so you might have to narrow this down.

Give reasons you can handle (and/or prefer) this type of program vs a traditional program (For me, I already had experience taking classes online with a 4.0 GPA, so that was a valid reason for believing I could attain my MEd completely online.)

Describe what you are involved in outside of school--Ex. community organizations, job, family situation, etc. (For me, it was better to be able to stay home and get online for school since I am a single mother of three kids, plus I am deeply involved in church.)

Your best bet would be to follow advice for conducting a successful job interview. No, this is not the same, but it is quite similar because with this type of application you are doing, you are basically trying to convince them to choose you like you would with a potential employer.

My Bachelors degree is in business management and my Masters is in Education, so with the two combined, I believe I am very qualified to answer your question.


Keep in mind that you can customize these answers to fit your particular circumstances and the school you are applying for. Examples of what you will find on the links I gave:
This is not only a fine opportunity, but this company is a place where my qualifications can make a difference. I want this job because it seems tailored to my competencies, which include sales and marketing. As I said earlier, in a previous position I created an annual growth rate of 22 percent in a flat industry. Additionally, the team I would work with looks terrific.
I well understand that this is a company on the way up. Your Web site says the launch of several new products is imminent. I want be a part of this business as it grows. As a dedicated technician, I like doing essential research. Being part of a breakthrough team is an experience I'd love to repeat. This job is a good fit for what I've been interested in throughout my career. It offers a nice mix of short- and long-term activities. My short-term achievements keep me cranked up and the long-term accomplishments make me feel like a billion bucks. The work I find most stimulating allows me to use both my creative and research skills. The buzz on this company is that it rewards people who deliver solutions to substantial problems.


When you are asked questions related to the experience that qualifies you for the job, it's important to be very specific about your skills and experience.

The best way to respond is to describe your responsiblilities in detail and to connect them to the job you are interviewing for. Tie your responsibilities in with those listed in the job description for the new position. That way, the employer will see that you have the qualifications necessary to do the job. Focus most on your responsibilities that are directly related to the new job's requirements.

It's also important to be honest and accurate. Don't embellish your job, because you don't know who the hiring manager will be checking with when they check your references.