Please provide a statement of no more than 500 words regarding your application for a degree. Your answer
should use proper sentence structure and begin a new paragraph for each of the four main questions. You should
respond to these points:
- Summarize your professional and personal goals, being sure to include the motivation behind your decision to pursue a degree and how the degree will contribute to your goals.
- Explain your past academic history and how you plan to be successful here at NWU. Please address any instances that resulted in poor academic performance or consequences at another academic institution. Outline what specific circumstances have changed in order to allow for your success now.
- Describe your strengths and challenges as a learner. How will you address your challenges in order to maintain your academic success?
- Provide a detailed study plan that includes the days of the week, location where you’ll be studying/completing assignments, and the specific times during the day that you’ll be devoting to your studies (e.g. Monday 2-4 pm, Tuesday, 5-7 pm).