"greatest non-academic achievement"

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Can I say research for this? I ask because I know "academic medicine" includes research.

 

[Ansar]

No.

 

[DietSexy5000]

Pretty sure they're asking this question to get a feel for who you are outside of your CV. Something along the lines of doing a Tough Mudder competition or performing at a poetry jam, etc. Not looking for you to rewrite world history, just something you're proud of outside of school (school being classes + research, in my opinion).

 

[deleted329605]

What is the forums opinion on helping a family member get help for an addiction and eventually to college as the "greatest non-academic achievement"

 

[SnowyRox]

Is your life really that boring?

You can write about the first time you completed a 5K if it really meant something to you. It doesn't have to be the time that you beat out 1000s of people in a race.

 

[deleted329605]

Something like my greatest achievement being in a unique position where I was the only that could get him help for his addiction and that as a result he has been a year sober and is starting college in the fall.

 

[DietSexy5000]

What is the forums opinion on helping a family member get help for an addiction and eventually to college as the "greatest non-academic achievement"

If that's your greatest non academic achievement then write about it. But don't write about it because you think it sounds good. The best advice I have gotten in this process has been to write essays that reflect genuine feelings. Your voice comes through best and the writing carries an intangible passion. Besides, if you get asked about it during an interview, you'll kill it. Don't force this question; go with what you feel is true.

 

[deleted329605]

If that's your greatest non academic achievement then write about it. But don't write about it because you think it sounds good. The best advice I have gotten in this process has been to write essays that reflect genuine feelings. Your voice comes through best and the writing carries an intangible passion. Besides, if you get asked about it during an interview, you'll kill it. Don't force this question; go with what you feel is true.

This is definitely something I'm passionate about. But I'm not sure if it will seem pompous for me to say him beating his addiction is my achievement. You know?

 

[TheShaker]

This is definitely something I'm passionate about. But I'm not sure if it will seem pompous for me to say him beating his addiction is my achievement. You know?

If you were a major force in his remediation then I would see it as your achievement (as well as his). It speaks about your altruism, concern for others, and your ability to help another person.

The question is: Did you just make a passing comment like "you should get help, bro" and leave it at that or were you with him every step of the way through trial and pain?

 

[deleted329605]

How about maintaining a long distance relationship? Or getting into good shape?

 

[HughMyron]

How about maintaining a long distance relationship? Or getting into good shape?

No to the first one, Yes to the second.

 

[AdrianVeidt]

If that's your greatest non academic achievement then write about it. But don't write about it because you think it sounds good. The best advice I have gotten in this process has been to write essays that reflect genuine feelings. Your voice comes through best and the writing carries an intangible passion. Besides, if you get asked about it during an interview, you'll kill it. Don't force this question; go with what you feel is true.

Not quite sure if I agree. Genuinely, my great non-academic achievement would be a 45 kill streak in call of duty but I don't think it would be appropriate to write about that.

Helping someone get off addiction sounds good, I would write about that.

 

[deleted329605]

Is your life really that boring?

You can write about the first time you completed a 5K if it really meant something to you. It doesn't have to be the time that you beat out 1000s of people in a race.

And I just wanted to say, who do you think you are? It's obvious you've never dealt with problems with drugs in your life, but don't act like an immature high school kid and write it off as being boring. Be sensitive, it's some pretty serious @$%&.

 

[911 Turbo]

Would "sleeping with Kate Middleton" be impressive?

Let's be honest... She is fairly attractive.

 

[deleted329605]

I'm hoping they read between the lines of "getting in good shape" as "getting a lot of ass"