How do you answer 'What do you consider to be your greatest personal achievement to date'?

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Think of something that you had to work hard for, some goal you set that you worked hard to accomplish.

You want your answer to show something about yourself in these ways:

  1. What you consider important (what you value)
  2. How you define a goal
  3. How you plan a project
  4. What you will do to achieve it
  5. How you overcome obstacles
  6. What you regard as success
A good answers might be related to school, work, or personal life, as long as you view it as a personal achievement. Here are some examples:

School:
  • graduating (especially if it was a special challenge for you in some way)
  • getting a good grade in a difficult subject
  • completing a major project

Work:
  • learning a challenging skill
  • fulfilling a significant responsibility
  • handling a difficult task

Personal:
  • succeeding in a competitive challenge, such as a sport, a race, or an artistic effort
  • becoming proficient in some special ability, such as playing an instrument, learning a skill, or mastering a second language
  • planning and carrying out a big activity, such as taking a 200-mile bike trip, rebuilding a car, or running an event
Be sure you're able to explain why you consider it your greatest personal achievement.



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