CSI Extra Credit

Part 1

When I first got my results back I was happy to know that my profile described me pretty accurately. What I saw was basically everything I am even though their are a few things that I would like to change. I really liked that each section gave a definition of what it means. It also told me the percentage I got, why I got that score and recommendations on how to improve. The recommendations I got will definitely come in handy either now or in the future. Before this I didn't know that I had so many resources that I could go to get help or advice in. If I had the chance to change some scores I would. For example, I would raise the score of "Desire to Finish College" and "Family Emotional Support" because I feel that in my opinion they are too low. Finishing college is one of my top goals and my family supports my decision to go to college 100%. On the other hand I would like to lower the score of "Personal Counseling" because I am a private person and I would not feel comfortable sharing my life with a stranger. Other than that, every thing seems to be pretty accurate to who I am. 

Part 2

Section A: My grades in high school were pretty good. I got mostly A's, B' and C's throughout my four years in high school. When it came to studying for tests and finals I would usually start studying the day I got the review sheet or a couple of days before but it usually depended on the difficulty of the class. For quizzes I didn't study as much as I should have or would have liked. Studying is always something I have preferred to do alone. If I study with other people I would be tempted to talk to them, fool around and just completely get of track. It would end up being a waste of time so I'd rather study alone, that way I get more accomplished. I prefer to study in a quiet place. If it's not quiet I won't be able to concentrate on what I'm doing. A quiet environment is the only way that I can take in, focus and learn new information. Occasionally I will turn on the radio but that's only when I take a study break. To prepare for a test, I would usually keep reading over my notes and the book. I quiz myself to see if I know the vocabulary by covering up the definitions. If practice tests are given out I will do those to see how much I need to study. I usually study up to the night before the test and maybe some review before the test.

Section O: When I encountered problems with my friends or other classmates I usually dealt with them on my own or with my friends. I don't like asking for help unless I really absolutely need it. I don't think my school offered any personal counseling services, only academic counseling. Although the staff did say we could go to them if we ever needed to talk. When it came to school or some personal problems there was only one teacher that I would go to. It's the only teacher that me and my friends felt comfortable talking to. I am aware of the different resources that are available. I know that they will always be there but I don't know if I will ever use them. Besides taking a long time for me to get comfortable with someone, I'm a private person that does not like sharing her problems or feelings with other people. When I found out that I got a 71% on personal counseling I was surprised. That was the only question that I didn't agree on, it just didn't sound like me at all.