Submission Window
Laurier recommends submitting the ABS within two weeks of applying, so early preparation helps you avoid rushed responses.
Laurier ABS Form PracticeWritten admissions support
Practice Laurier ABS Form written responses on extracurricular involvement and personal achievements, then get AI feedback on communication skills, self awareness, and goal orientation to strengthen admission-ready answers.
questions available10 questions
estimated per session5-10 min
Why it matters
Why the Laurier ABS Form matters
Laurier’s Applicant Background Summary is optional but strongly recommended for applicants who want extracurricular involvement and achievements considered. Because it is a written supplemental form submitted after applying, strong examples, reflection, and clarity can improve how your profile is understood.
Final Deadline
Knowing the final fall-term ABS deadline helps you plan drafting, review, and submission on time.
ABS Forms Needed
If you apply to more than one Laurier program, only one ABS form is required.
Assessment criteria
What the Laurier ABS Form practice evaluates
Responses are assessed on how clearly applicants explain extracurricular involvement and personal achievements, connect experiences to university readiness, and communicate goals with reflection and relevance.
Evaluated skills
Feedback focuses on the core abilities most relevant to a strong Laurier ABS written submission.
Evaluation dimensions
These dimensions show how your video response is assessed across the program's configured scoring criteria.
Content Feedback
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Answer Feedback
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How it works
How ABS Form works on MYLS
Start a timed practice session, answer role-specific questions, review your AI feedback, then practice again to improve your ability scores.
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Choose your program
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Answer timed questions
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Review your report
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Practice again to improve
Sample topics
Sample ABS Form questions
These examples come from the program question bank where available and show the style of practice questions.
Please list any extracurricular activities or employment experience you have which you think demonstrates good citizenship and leadership qualities. These could include school involvement, volunteer experience, work experience, involvement in athletics or the arts, participation in student exchange or leadership programs, or other activities which show your leadership and innovation skills. You can respond to this question in bulleted/point form. (Max. 2000 characters)Practice Please list any awards or recognitions you have received for your academic and/or extracurricular achievement. This could include completion of a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) or enrolment in specialized programs, courses or curriculum. (Max. 2000 characters)Practice Laurier is known for being an actively-engaged community of students, staff and faculty who volunteer, participate and give back to our community, both on and off campus. Briefly describe how you will contribute to the local and/or Laurier community as a student here. (Max. 2000 characters)Practice
Practice all ABS Form questions in MYLS What you get
Everything you need to improve your interview answers
From the session itself to the per-question breakdown, every feature is built around measurable practice.
The session
Realistic practice that builds confidence
Timed question flow
Practice with the same pacing and response format used by this program.
Audio-ready questions
Hear or read each question before responding, depending on the program setup.
Focused topic coverage
Each session pulls from the configured question bank.
Transcript and recording
Review what you said and how you delivered it after every session.
The report
Per-question analysis tied to the scoring criteria
84Score predictionTarget: 90/100
Score prediction
See your overall readiness and criterion-level scores.
Per-question feedback
Understand the exact issue in each response.
Improvement suggestions
Turn weak spots into concrete next practice goals.
Progress history
Repeat sessions and track your performance over time.
Who this is for
Wherever you are in your ABS Form preparation
Practice works best when it is spoken, repeated, and tied to feedback you can act on.
1Application prep
Build a steady admissions practice rhythm
Practice to
- Turn school, activity, and personal stories into clear answers
- Keep your examples fresh before interviews begin
- Improve one communication skill at a time
2Starting point
Understand your current interview readiness
Practice to
- See how clearly you explain your interests and fit
- Learn what strong undergraduate interview answers need
- Find the skills to prioritize first
3Interview soon
Sharpen before your admissions interview
Practice to
- Organize your best examples quickly
- Reduce nervous pauses under timed conditions
- Build confidence before interview day
Practice outcomes
Recent ABS Form outcomes
Learners who used MYLS to turn practice reports into targeted improvement.
PRACTICED
UofT Rotman
Bachelor of Commerce
"The video-essay drills made my Rotman recording feel routine."
PRACTICED
University of Waterloo
Software Engineering
"The mock interview service was highly effective and realistic, helping me significantly improve my interview skills."
PRACTICED
Mcmaster University
IBEHS
"The mock interview support was incredibly helpful — the feedback was practical, encouraging, and really boosted my confidence throughout the application process."
PRACTICED
Western University
Ivey Business School
"The interview practice sessions really helped me stay calm and structured, turning what felt like a stressful process into something I could handle confidently."
PRACTICED
Yale University
Alumni
"The alumni chat was really helpful and gave me clear, honest insights into the program and application process."
PRACTICED
Stanford University
Alumni
"The alumni conversation felt very authentic and eye-opening — it gave me a realistic perspective on the program that you don’t usually get from official materials."
PRACTICED
Brown University
Video Introduction
"The video interview practice was very useful and helped me feel much more confident and natural during the actual interview."
PRACTICED
University of Chicago
Video Profile
"The video interview practice was extremely helpful in making my responses more structured and confident during the real interview."
Outcomes are illustrative and may be anonymized.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does this program evaluate?+
This program evaluates answer quality, communication, fit, and the skills needed for this opportunity.
How should I use the sample questions?+
Use them to understand the expected style, then start a real session to receive scored feedback.
Can I repeat the program?+
Yes. Repeated sessions help you build consistency and compare feedback over time.
What do I get after a session?+
You receive a structured report with scores, strengths, gaps, and suggestions for the next attempt.