Application - Extra Work

**chris95** · 19-08-2012, 12:39 AM

I was told by my teacher that doing extra work (i.e an essay) which isn't directly related to the curriculum would look good on my personal statement; how true is this?

And if I think this piece of work is good, would I be able to send it off to the Uni's I'm applying for.

Thanks.

**Zedd** · 19-08-2012, 12:46 AM

If you were to be published in a journal then sure, but I'm guessing you're not quite at that level so it seems like your teacher just wants you to bust your balls for the sake of it. Spend the time you would use on writing an essay on volunteering, sports, girls, etc.

**chris95** · 19-08-2012, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by Zedd

If you were to be published in a journal then sure, but I'm guessing you're not quite at that level so it seems like your teacher just wants you to bust your balls for the sake of it. Spend the time you would use on writing an essay on volunteering, sports, girls, etc.

Haha, sounds good!

**jcak** · 19-08-2012, 02:13 AM

I agree with Zedd here, if you can do something with the essay you would write, then go ahead. A publication might be a way off just yet, so what else can you do with an essay at this stage?

Sounds like not the best idea, but one day in the not too distant future it might be a nice addition.