Question

Describe how and when any unusual family or personal circumstances have affected your achievement in school, work experience, or your participation in school and community activities.

Answer 1

Although this is a personal question, we can still provide an example of how you could answer this question.

An example of an unusual family circumstance that affected my achievements in these areas was the divorce of my parents. While the divorce itself was amicable, it still took a toll on me and my ability to concentrate on other matters. Because I was concerned about the future of my family, I could not concentrate at school, and my grades worsened. Moreover, I did not feel like getting involved in extracurricular activities or in my community. It took a long time before I was able to get involved in those activities again.