<p>I agree that you need to “sell yourself” the way an American does. (I’m actually very BAD at selling myself, so I am considering going to grad school in th UK!). This is the kind of talking that when Brits hear it coming out of Yanks’ mouths they say “Why do Americans brag so much?” For example, don’t play down your Rugby the way you did. Put it on your resume like an additional wonderful feature that they will get absolutely free when they buy you.</p>