slpinthemaking12 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) Hi everyone, I'm having trouble with a personal statement prompt that asks you to indicate your reasons for undertaking graduate study, outline plans for the future, and identify your strengths and weaknesses as a future SLP. I had no issue with the rest of the prompt, but I'm having trouble addressing the weaknesses. How do I address weaknesses without sounding like I'm essentially disqualifying myself from the program? A friend of mine who is applying to the same program has a sibling that is an SLP and they told her not to discuss weaknesses unless absolutely necessary. Should I listen to this advice? Thank you in advance! Edited January 5, 2018 by slpinthemaking12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpiccolo Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Address it in a way that makes it sound like you're working to improve a skill. Bad with time management? I'm working to improve it by using a planner. Struggle with writing? I'm taking a class that is helping you do xyz as a writer. Shows you're taking initiative to improve a skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpinthemaking12 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 15 hours ago, jpiccolo said: Address it in a way that makes it sound like you're working to improve a skill. Bad with time management? I'm working to improve it by using a planner. Struggle with writing? I'm taking a class that is helping you do xyz as a writer. Shows you're taking initiative to improve a skill Great idea! Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speechietobecle Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Yes definitely discuss weaknesses in a positive light. Always answer the entire prompt, so if it asks for weaknesses, include them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpinthemaking12 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 14 hours ago, speechietobecle said: Yes definitely discuss weaknesses in a positive light. Always answer the entire prompt, so if it asks for weaknesses, include them. Great, thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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