Nellie Said:

how to answer: why should we choose you?

We Answered:

Describe examples of your qualities and strong feelings. Your solid reputation at work, the fact that you graduated at the top of (one or more classes), your spare time as a support group facilitator will tell the evaluators what they need to know.

Put yourself in their shoes: in order to keep their program going, they must choose the people who have the *best chance of success*. Therefore, you must prove to them that your chances are soaring. Your dedication to X means that you have the determination. Your academic accomplishment (pick a good one) means that you will achieve good grades and make their program look good. Your contribution to community projects means that you really do enjoy helping people.

Do not summarize by saying you would, might, or feel. "I feel a career as a nursing assistant would be" is less than certain. "The program is the perfect way for me to pursue my long-time goal of entering into the field of nursing. My goal ultimately is to continue my education..." See what I mean? Show them that A) you have demonstrated in the past that you have *what it takes* to handle the rigors B) you are not toying with the idea, you are determined, this is your all-time goal.

Lastly but most importantly: type into Microsoft word, and make sure your language is flawless and error free. First, list your examples and conclusion (A) and (B). Then, make definite, well-stated sentences, to the point and brief. Brief conveys certainty. Finally, make a short paragraph free from all error.

Good luck! The fact that you care enough to post means you are one of the 11 - you will get in and start a great career. Know you will succeed and keep visualizing that and how you will make it happen.

Nora Said:

what was the best job you had in your life and why?

We Answered:

It wasn't the people that made my favorite job of all time a favorite. In fact, the people I worked with were pretty terrible people.

The best job I ever had was an adoption counselor at an animal shelter. Yeah, the pay was terrible and a lot of the people I worked with weren't there because they cared about animals (more like they couldn't get hired anywhere else). And it was heartbreaking to see the condition of some of the animals that came in (really makes you wonder how incredibly evil a person can be).

There's nothing that could compare to that feeling I'd get when a dog would finally come around, even after a lifetime of abuse, and start to trust me. Finding good homes for the animals made it all worthwhile too.

Then again, I've always gotten along with animals better than people anyways. But yeah, I agree...the people you work with do have a big impact on whether you stick with a job or not. No matter how much I loved the work I was doing, I still quit my dream job because my manager was too parasitic for me.

Juan Said:

WHY DO PEOPLE THINK THAT JUST BECAUSE WE'RE PREGNANT TEENS...?

We Answered:

I know exactly how you feel. I was also pregnant at 18 and people act like my life was over. You could have swore it was equivalent to having a terminal illness.

It is easier to finish your education before you have kid BUT it doesn't mean you can't finish your degree because you have kids. I really admire people who have kid and finish school. That takes a great deal of discipline and organization. Another good thing about having kids at your age is you'll still be young when you kid is a young adult.

I remember a lady telling when I was 19 that when you reach 30 it will be better than you 20s. I disagreed with her until I reached 30;it's like a new beginning. Now I am 40 and my daughter is 22 married and soon to become a mother and I am footloose and fancy free enjoying every moment of my life, while a lot of my friends my age have small children

I wish you the best of luck and congratulations!!!