Personal Interest Survey

Activities/Involvement 

Make lists for the following areas: 

• Non-academic activities in school 
• Activities outside of school (groups, clubs, jobs, etc.) 
• Leadership in or outside of school 
• Academic/artistic endeavors you are especially proud of 
• Unusual/unique/important opportunities you’ve had (camps, travel, etc.) 

 Personal Statement Brainstorming 

Answer the following questions. 

• What are your hobbies?  Why are they interesting or important to you? 
• Do you have a job?  Why is this a good job for you? 
• What is an activity that you’ve taken initiative on?  Why did you do this? 
• What is something that you could never do without?  Why?   

Common Application Homework

The Common Application 

• Go to the Common Application website:  www.commonapp.org 

• Create your account 
• Choose 3 sample colleges 

Minnesota Colleges 

• Go to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities website:  www.minnscu.edu 

• Go to the Academic Programs page and search for 3 areas 

Individual School Choice 

• Choose a college or other post-secondary education option and go to that school’s website 
• Find the Admissions page and list the requirements for admission 

Fill out the information below: 

Common Application 

1. I created an account for the Common Application using this e-mail:  _______________________ 

2. I will remember my password because:  _______________________________________ 

3. The three colleges that I chose are: 

_______________________________________ 

_______________________________________ 

_______________________________________ 

Minnesota Colleges 

1. The three programs that I explored were: 

_______________________________________ 

_______________________________________ 

_______________________________________ 

Individual School Choice 

1. Name of the Institution:  _______________________________________ 

2. Requirements to Admission: 

_______________________________________ 

_______________________________________ 

_______________________________________ 

_______________________________________ 

_______________________________________ 

Extra-Curricular Activities

Activity		Grade Level					Hours/Week	Weeks/Year	Positions held, honors
		9	10	11	12	PS