Self Criticism




What types of merits and demerits should I write?

Well let's analyses yourself before finding your merits and demerits. It's you who can relate your weaknesses and strengths. 

Should I use very high-quality merits?

You don’t need to hold a very high quality merit for your selection. Just try to maintain a balanced merit.

What if I have no such good quality but want to write about it?

Try to understand your qualities. You definitely have some good qualities.

How can I honestly portray my actual demerits, or should I?

You should be free and spontaneous. Do not be too assertive that you will have to get your selection.

I am not a very good student, and the teacher doesn’t like me; should I confess it?

Yes you can write this don't be too much assertive just say because of being a bad student teacher don't like me but for my punctuality they likes me too . Be truthful in a positive way. Why so negative man! as this is your chance to write about yourself focus on a constructive criticism. 

I have many conflicts with my family and friends; should I confess?

Try to express yourself in a positive way. Don't get always negative and in your viva if they ask you to confess these negative things then describe it. 

I am a Muslim, but I don't complete prayers regularly; should I confess, and how will they judge me if I do?

There is no problem of expressing the true fact but you should try to prayer regularly. Tell them the truth that you try to say your prayer regularly but due to some distraction sometimes you fail to say prayers.

Many people around me are jealous of my success and act as critics; should I confess?

Successful people don’t hesitate to tell the truth but share there critici's helps you to know your weakness and you work on these to your growth. This shows you're accepting criticism. 

How can I identify my actual merits and demerits?

You should be free and spontaneous. Just be yourself.

Should I copy from other GC holders?

Never. Just acquire experience but you are a unique person. You have your own ideology and psychology. Don’t try to copy others. It will hinder your selection.