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Thinking about the MACK Acronym…
“As Head Girl at my school I am responsible for organising prefect rotas and liaising with both the school management team and fellow pupils. I also have to represent the school at events both in school and in the community. This has helped me to build on a whole range of skills including communication and team-working skills.”
This paragraph best displays an applicant’s MATURITY
“Working part-time has given me vital work experience and the chance to expand my skills but most importantly it has enabled me to enhance my time management through organising study for a full school timetable and my work outside of school. This is something I feel would be beneficial for student life”
This paragraph best displays an applicant’s ABILITY
“I have been an avid swimmer since starting secondary school, sometimes practicing up to six times a week. Swimming has shown me the importance of sticking to a task. I recognise that through constant practice, evaluation and improvement I can make sure that I am performing to the best of my ability.”
This paragraph best displays and applicants COMMITMENT
