Are you an early riser or a night owl? Why?
This is one of Kira's practice questions, which falls under their category of an "ice-breaker question." They offer about twenty such questions on their website, which are designed to familiarize applicants with the Kira assessment process. They detail that these help "alleviate some pre-assessment anxiety and relaxes applicants with fun and easy questions, without providing "applicants insight regarding the content of the formal assessment." Lastly, consider this last bit of advice from Kira regarding their practice questions: "While completing your practice questions in Kira, you can replay your responses to ensure you're presenting yourself in the way that you want to be seen."
We've chosen this particular question for the insight it has to offer the reviewer of your assessment, regardless of it being an ice-breaker question. Every answer you provide to every question stands to yield insights into your fit for their institution or program. For example, how you answer this question could inform the assessment reviewer of whether you prioritize your studies above your social life. It could inform them of your habits, and how well you manage your time. It could inform them of how proactive you are or whether you procrastinate and get enough sleep. Each one of these could be used as performance indicators. So, even with icebreaker questions, be deliberate in what you communicate, and ensure that the message you aim to send is indeed the message your reviewer receives. As they say on Kira's website, "Keep in mind that the content of your responses is what matters most to the admissions team!"
"It depends on the time of the year. In the summers, I would say I prefer working a job that allows me to have more of a nightlife. But this is only when I am not focused on my studies. During the school year, I would say that I am more diurnal. I prefer more of an early morning to late afternoon academic schedule which allows enough time to prioritize my studies at an acceptable hour. However, I am adaptable."
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