WHAT DO YOU BRING TO
THE TABLE?
You are smart and energetic: The fact that you're here is already
proof that you're good. Millersville is a competitive university.
You have particular talants and skill sets: Why did you choose
this degree? Usually, it's because you have done well in courses in this
area over the years. That usually means that you possess certain skills
in common with other English majors/minors. In general, you are good at
the following:
| Clarifying ideas |
Problem solving |
Summarizing ideas |
Thinking independently |
| Developing hypotheses |
Comparing interpretations |
Presenting alternative view points |
Understanding disparate populations and cultures |
| Creative and analytical writing |
Editing skills |
Oral and written communication skills |
Influencing and persuading, particuarly in writing |
Get smart! Practice and use strengthens both skills
and raw intelligence. IQ got a bad reputation a few years ago, but
students who take their university experiences seriously and work hard
show an average 10 point increase in IQ between entrance and graduation.
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