SAI Application form query

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SAI Application form query

by allenseraphim » Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:41 am
Hi stacy.
In the application form for SAI schools for MiM program,they have this question on extracurricular activites.
Should I include my experiences of conferences attended abroad in this answer as the rest as not so suitable.
I have listed the questions below.Please guide me on where this would fit best.


1.Have you carried out any in-company training periods or worked part or full-time? If so, please give details of the jobs and positions held (name of firms or organisations, dates of employment, etc.) in chronological order (2000 characters maximum) *

2. Which personal achievements are you most proud of ? * (500 characters maximum)

3. Describe a situation where you failed. What lessons did you learn from it ? * (500 characters maximum)

4. Why is your application an added-value for the SAI member schools ? * (500 characters maximum)

5. Describe your extra-curricular activities over the last few years (leisure time, social life, clubs, volunteer work, etc.) ? * (500 characters maximum)
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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:34 am
Dear allenseraphim,

Professional conferences probably fit best for #1 as these resemble professional training and development. Question #5 on extracurricular activities really concerns your life outside of work. If the conferences concerned your hobbies or interests, and you paid to attend them out of your personal funds, then listing them under #5 would be appropriate.

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