"Since I have not had a paying job before, I do not have prior work history to share with you. I have held responsibilities in a volunteer capacity in the past and also attended high school full-time, and I took those commitments seriously. I rarely missed class, and if I did, it was once or twice a year because I was not feeling well. In my volunteer role, I understood that anytime I would miss an event or project, it created a heavy burden for others, so I did not call out from my responsibilities. If I need to miss class, I will notify my instructor right away."

"I have called off from work twice in the last year, but only when I was very ill and with a doctor's note. If I am not feeling well, I notify my manager with as much advanced notice as possible so that my shift can be covered. I am very committed to this program, so rest assured that I will be at my classes on time and when expected."