No one is perfect…and we can all improve. So….assuming you are a mere mortal like us and not a goddess in disguise…as others suggest, be honest. (And this type of question is a major part of a job self-evaluation, too….so it won’t go away.)

Review your situation as to why you want to go to the university…related, obviously, to your major. The key is to link your “negative” aspect to the desire to improve via the educational opportunities they offer.

Relate to your past performance…the things you did to “improve” yourself in the past…and building on those “successes” brought you to this point in your life. So, nothing breeds success like success….get the drift.

So with each move, you are striving to become a better person…..and then, hopefully, you will share this with others to help empower them to do as you have done…improve yourself and to help others…..

and so…by going to this university, and with their help… you will continue to improve…and by helping others, you will be a good reflection on the school.

And…when you are a student there, doing all these things to improve yourself…and helping other students…you are also contributing to the quality of university life on their campus…

and now….isn’t it obvious why they would want you to be one of their students?

If you need specifics…try using the SCANS check list (developed by the US Dept of Labor…4 lists of specific things employers want employees to be able to do on the job). A lot of this applies to school where employers hope employees are learning how to be prepared for work. To get a copy of the check lists, visit http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/clubextra.html?nclubid=893282700&nid=268367529

hope this helps…good luck!

That is always a difficult one to answer. Probably most people focus on things that could also sort of be a positive, such as spending too much time on studying, not paying enough attention to a social life, etc. Also, think about what your negative points really are, and see what you could say that would not damage your chances of being accepted.

First, why would you want to consider an university that asks a question such as that? Second, just give them a stock response such as “I am impatient”, I am very goal driven and like to achieve, etc., etc., etc. Turn the perceived negative into a positive.

Be honest. Tell them which areas in your life need the most work and talk about what you’re doing to develop better skills. For example, if you’re not good at time management, tell them that you need to work on your time management skills and you’re (fill in the blank: reading a book on time management, listening to instructional CDs for time management, scheduled to attend a seminar on time management, etc.) Don’t tell them you don’t have any negative points and don’t answer “I don’t know.” Have an answer ready and make it clear to them that you know it’s something you need to work on — and that you are taking steps to improve yourself in that area.

you should actually tell them 1 or 2 things that you are negative on…. but make sure the things are not something indispensable like dont tell them you can’t work in groups!!!

may be you can say you are a bit emotional or something like that… good luck

Be honest. If you are unorganized or have bad study habits, say that BUT also say how you are working to fix that negative point.