I think the benefits of this style are that I have to be realistic and take advantage of the facts that I have. For example, when I had to decide about my studies in the United States of America, I had two choices to make, whether to study at PCC or at PSU. I started gathering information about both schools, trying to understand each one’s system clearly, choosing the best school to study at, and then I had to think about the alternative school that I might study at if I was not admitted to the first one. The examining style was effective for me because this style helped me know and understand each school’s requirements and routine, so I was able to choose what was best for me with my educational program.
In my opinion, the only disadvantage of the examining style is the waste of time that happens when gathering information and generating solutions. For instance, when I had to make a decision about my