文書(shu) ,是申請者和招生官的第一次“見麵”。越挑剔的大學,對文書(shu) 的重視程度越高。
除了Common App上要求的主文書(shu) 要求外,很多美國大學還要求學生遞交額外的補充文書(shu) 。
近期,美國多所藤校已公布22-23申請季的補充文書(shu) 題目,一起來看下~
布朗大學
今年布朗大學給2022-23年的新生和轉學生們(men) ,一共布置了3道補充文書(shu) :
題目一
Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue them while also embracing topics with which you are unfamiliar. (200-250 words)
布朗大學的開放課程允許學生進行學術興(xing) 趣的廣泛探索,同時也深入到他們(men) 的學術追求。告訴我們(men) 任何讓你興(xing) 奮的學術興(xing) 趣,以及你可能如何使用開放課程來追求它們(men) ,同時接受你不熟悉的話題。(200 - 250字)
題目二
Brown’s culture fosters a community in which students challenge the ideas of others and have their ideas challenged in return, promoting a deeper and clearer understanding of the complex issues confronting society. This active engagement in dialogue is as present outside the classroom as it is in academic spaces. Tell us about a time you were challenged by a perspective that differed from your own. How did you respond? (200-250 words)
布朗大學的文化培育了一個(ge) 社區,在這裏,學生有挑戰他人的想法,他們(men) 的想法也會(hui) 受到挑戰,這有助於(yu) 促進大家對社會(hui) 麵臨(lin) 的複雜問題的更深入和更清晰的理解。這種積極參與(yu) 對話的行為(wei) 不僅(jin) 存在於(yu) 學術空間,也存在於(yu) 課堂之外。告訴我們(men) 一個(ge) 你被不同於(yu) 你自己的觀點所挑戰的經曆。你是如何回應的?(200 - 250字)
題目三
Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy. (200-250 words)
布朗大學的學生非常關(guan) 心他們(men) 的工作和他們(men) 周圍的世界。學生在日常互動和重大發現中找到滿足、滿足和意義(yi) 。無論是大事還是小事,平凡的還是壯觀的,告訴我們(men) 能給你帶來快樂(le) 的事情。(200 - 250字)
* 對於(yu) 申請了醫學教育課程 (PLME) 或五年製布朗-羅德島設計學院雙學位課程 (BRDD),還必須額外完成特殊課程論文。
耶魯大學
魯大學針對不同的申請平台有不同的文書(shu) 要求。
首先,對所有平台的申請者,都需回答的問題有3個(ge) :
簡答題
1. Students at Yale have time to explore their academic interests before committing to one or more major fields of study. Many students either modify their original academic direction or change their minds entirely. As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably?Please indicate up to three from the list provided.
耶魯大學的學生在致力於(yu) 一個(ge) 或多個(ge) 主要學術領域之前,有足夠的時間探索他們(men) 的學術興(xing) 趣。許多學生要麽(me) 修改他們(men) 原來的學術方向,要麽(me) 完全改變。到目前為(wei) 止,哪些學術領域最適合您的興(xing) 趣或目標?請從(cong) 提供的列表中指出,最多三個(ge) 。
2. Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected above. Why are you drawn to it?(200 words or fewer)
2. 告訴我們(men) 一個(ge) 與(yu) 你上麵選擇的一個(ge) 或多個(ge) 學術領域相關(guan) 的讓你興(xing) 奮的話題或想法。告訴我們(men) 你為(wei) 什麽(me) 被它吸引?(200字以內(nei) )
3. What is it about Yale that has led you to apply?(125 words or fewer)
你申請耶魯的原因是什麽(me) ?(125字以內(nei) )
Coalition App或者 Common App的申請人,還需要再回答以下簡答題:(200字符,約35個(ge) 單詞以內(nei) )
1. What inspires you?
什麽(me) 在啟發你?(人、事情...)
2. Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What would you ask them to discuss?
耶魯大學住宿學院定期邀請擁有豐(feng) 富經曆和成就的嘉賓進行講座。你會(hui) 邀請什麽(me) 人發言?這個(ge) 人可以是已經逝去的也可是健在的,你會(hui) 問他/她什麽(me) 問題?
3. You are teaching a new Yale course. What is it called?
如果你在耶魯要教一門新的課程,會(hui) 叫作什麽(me) ?
4. What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?
在你的申請中,有哪些方麵是其他地方沒有提及的?
Essays
提交Coalition Application或Common Application的申請人需要回答以下問題之一,字數不超過400字。
1. 耶魯通過“在一個(ge) 有道德、相互依賴和多樣化的社區中自由交流思想”來實現其使命。回想一下,當你和持相反觀點的人就一個(ge) 重要問題交換意見的時候,這段經曆是如何讓你改變了自己的觀點,或者讓你堅持它的理由更明確?
2. 回想一下,當你為(wei) 一個(ge) 聯係緊密的社區而努力的時候,為(wei) 什麽(me) 這些努力對你有意義(yi) ?你可以根據自己的喜好定義(yi) 這個(ge) 社區。
康奈爾大學
康奈爾大學補充文書(shu) 因學院而異,雖然七個(ge) 學院看起來共有七種題目,但實際上都是比較相同的問題。
相比2021-2022的附加文書(shu) ,康奈爾大學農(nong) 業(ye) 與(yu) 生命科學學院、工程學院等2023Fall補充文書(shu) 題目都發生了重大改變:
- 新增了布魯克斯公共政策學院的文書題目(去年沒有此題)
- 農業與生命科學學院在延續了去年題目的基礎上,新增了2道可選題
- 工程學院的題目也發生了變化。去邊是直接3道題目自行選擇2道回答即可,今年的題目是規定了一道必選題,另外2道可選題任選其一
- 康奈爾大學莊臣商學院的題目進行了簡單的調整
布魯克斯公共政策學院
Why are you drawn to studying public policy? Drawing on your experiences, tell us about why you are interested in your chosen major and how attending the Brooks School will help you achieve your life goals.
你為(wei) 什麽(me) 喜歡研究公共政策?告訴我們(men) 你為(wei) 什麽(me) 對所選專(zhuan) 業(ye) 感興(xing) 趣,以及就讀該學院會(hui) 如何幫助你實現人生目標。
農(nong) 業(ye) 和生命科學學院
必選題目
Why are you drawn to studying the major you have selected? Please discuss how your interests and related experiences have influenced your choice. Specifically, how will an education from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Cornell University help you achieve your academic goals?
你為(wei) 什麽(me) 會(hui) 被你選擇的專(zhuan) 業(ye) 所吸引?請討論你的興(xing) 趣和相關(guan) 經曆如何影響選擇。具體(ti) 說明農(nong) 業(ye) 與(yu) 生命科學學院 (CALS) 和康奈爾大學的教育將如何幫你實現學術目標?
Essay Option 1
At Cornell CALS, we aim to leave the world better than we found it, so we seek out those who are not simply driven to master their discipline, but who are also passionate about doing so to serve the public good. Please elaborate on an activity or experience you have had that made an impact on a community that is important to you. We encourage you to think about community broadly - this could include family, school, or local and global communities (300-word limit).
請詳細說明你所從(cong) 事的對你產(chan) 生重要影響的社區活動或經曆。可以從(cong) 廣義(yi) 上考慮社區,包括家庭、學校或本地和全球社區(300字限製)。
Essay Option 2
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is dedicated to the exploration of the agricultural, life, environmental, and social sciences and welcomes students with interests that span a wide variety of disciplines. Given our agricultural history and commitment to educating the next generation of agriculturalists, please share if you have a background in agriculture or are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.
分享你是否有農(nong) 業(ye) 背景或有興(xing) 趣從(cong) 事農(nong) 業(ye) 事業(ye) 。選擇所有符合條件的話題來分享:我的家人擁有或經營一個(ge) 農(nong) 場、我有從(cong) 事農(nong) 業(ye) 工作的經驗、我有興(xing) 趣從(cong) 事農(nong) 業(ye) 事業(ye) 。
建築、藝術與(yu) 規劃學院
What is your "thing"? What energizes you or engages you so deeply that you lose track of time? Everyone has different passions, obsessions, quirks, inspirations. What are yours?
你的“thing”是什麽(me) ?是什麽(me) 讓你充滿活力或深深吸引你,以至於(yu) 你忘記了時間?每個(ge) 人都有不同的激情、癡迷、怪癖和靈感。你呢?
文理學院
Students in Arts and Sciences embrace the opportunity to delve into multifaceted academic interests, embodying in 21st century terms Ezra Cornell’s “any person…any study” founding vision. Tell us about the areas of study you are excited to explore, and specifically why you wish to pursue them in our College.
告訴我們(men) 你感興(xing) 趣探索的研究領域,特別是你希望在我們(men) 學院攻讀這些領域的原因。
商學院
What kind of a business student are you? Using your personal, academic, or volunteer/work experiences, describe the topics or issues that you care about and why they are important to you. Your response should convey how your interests align with the school to which you are applying within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
你是怎樣的商科學生?用你個(ge) 人的、學術的或誌願者/工作經驗,描述你關(guan) 心的問題以及它們(men) 為(wei) 何很重要。
工程學院
必選題目
How do your interests directly connect with Cornell Engineering? If you have an intended major, what draws you to that department at Cornell Engineering? If you are unsure what specific engineering field you would like to study, describe how your general interest in engineering most directly connects with Cornell Engineering. It may be helpful to concentrate on one or two things that you are most excited about.
你的興(xing) 趣如何與(yu) 康奈爾工程直接相關(guan) ?如果你有一個(ge) 預期的專(zhuan) 業(ye) ,是什麽(me) 吸引你來到康奈爾工程學院該專(zhuan) 業(ye) ?如果不確定想學習(xi) 哪個(ge) 特定的工程領域,請描述你對工程的總體(ti) 興(xing) 趣如何與(yu) 康奈爾工程最直接相關(guan) 。
Essay Option
Question A:Describe an engineering problem that impacts your local community. This could be your school, neighborhood, town, region, or a group you identify with. Describe one to three things you might do as an engineer to solve the problem.
Question B: Diversity in all forms is intrinsic to excellence in engineering. Engineering the best solutions to complex problems is often achieved by drawing from the diverse ingenuity of people from different backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. How do you see yourself contributing to the diversity and/or the inclusion of the Cornell Engineering community? What is the unique voice you would bring to the Cornell Engineering community?
問題 A:描述一個(ge) 影響當地社區的工程問題。可以是你學校、社區、城鎮、地區或其他你認同的團體(ti) 。描述作為(wei) 工程師解決(jue) 問題可能會(hui) 做的一到三件事。
問題 B:你如何看待自己為(wei) 康奈爾工程社區的多樣性、包容性做出貢獻?你會(hui) 給康奈爾工程社區帶來什麽(me) 獨特的聲音?
人類生態學院
How has your decision to apply to the College of Human Ecology been influenced by your related experiences? How will your choice of major impact your goals and plans for the future?
您的相關(guan) 經曆對申請人類生態學院的決(jue) 定有何影響?你選擇的專(zhuan) 業(ye) 將如何影響未來的目標和計劃?
勞資關(guan) 係學院
Using your personal, academic, or volunteer/work experiences, describe the topics or issues that you care about and why they are important to you. Your response should show us that your interests align with the ILR School.
用你個(ge) 人的、學術的或誌願者/工作經驗,描述你關(guan) 心的問題以及它們(men) 為(wei) 何對很重要。
達特茅斯學院
相比去年,達特茅斯學院今年除了補充文書(shu) 題目內(nei) 容改變了以外,還比去年多了一道題。
達特茅斯學院要求申請人對以下三篇附加文書(shu) 題目寫(xie) 簡短的回答:
所有申請人均須撰寫(xie) ,全文不超過100字(必答題)
Dartmouth celebrates the ways in which its profound sense of place informs its profound sense of purpose. As you seek admission to Dartmouth's Class of 2027, what aspects of the College's academic program, community, or campus environment attract your interest? In short, Why Dartmouth? Please respond in 100 words or fewer.
申請達特茅斯時,請告訴我們(men) 學院的哪些方麵的學術項目、社區或校園環境吸引了你?簡而言之,為(wei) 什麽(me) 是達特茅斯?
所有申請人均須填寫(xie) ,請用200-250字介紹自己(必答題)
"Be yourself," Oscar Wilde advised. "Everyone else is taken." Introduce yourself in 200-250 words.
“做你自己,”奧斯卡·王爾德說。“因為(wei) 別人都有人做了。”請用200-250字介紹你自己。
所有申請人都需要撰寫(xie) ,請選擇以下文書(shu) 題目之一並用200-250字回答(必答題,5選1)
1. Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta recommended a life of purpose. "We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things," she said. "That is what we are put on the earth for." In what ways do you hope to make—or are you making—an impact?
工黨(dang) 領袖和民權活動家多洛雷斯·韋爾塔(Dolores Huerta)建議過有目的的生活。“我們(men) 必須用我們(men) 的生命讓世界變得更美好,而不僅(jin) 僅(jin) 是為(wei) 了得到,”她說。“這才是我們(men) 存活的原因。” 你希望以什麽(me) 方式產(chan) 生——或者你正在產(chan) 生——影響?
2. What excites you?
什麽(me) 讓你興(xing) 奮?
3. In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William Kamkwamba '14 reflects on constructing a windmill from recycled materials to power electrical appliances in his family's Malawian house: "If you want to make it, all you have to do is try." What drives you to create and what do you hope to make or have you made?
在駕馭風的男孩中,William Kamkwamba,2014 屆學生,回憶了用回收材料建造風車來為(wei) 他家馬拉維房屋的電器供電:“如果你想創造什麽(me) ,你所要做的就是嚐試。”是什麽(me) 驅使你去創造,你希望做什麽(me) 或者你已經做了什麽(me) ?
4. Dr. Seuss, aka Theodor Geisel of Dartmouth's Class of 1925, wrote, "Think and wonder. Wonder and think." What do you wonder and think about?
蘇斯博士,達特茅斯1925屆學生西奧多·蓋塞爾 (Theodor Geisel),寫(xie) 道:“思考並好奇。好奇且思考。” 你對什麽(me) 感到好奇和思考?
5. "Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced," wrote James Baldwin. How does this quote apply to your life experiences?“
不是所有你麵對的事情都能改變;但如果你不正視它,什麽(me) 也改變不了。”詹姆斯·鮑德溫寫(xie) 道。這句話如何適用於(yu) 你的生活經曆?
普林斯頓大學
普林斯頓大學目前還未公布2022-2023年的補充文書(shu) 題目。
但普林斯頓大學非常看重學生的英語學術寫(xie) 作能力。因為(wei) 除了補充文書(shu) 的要求,普林斯頓大學都會(hui) 有一個(ge) Graded Written Paper。
顧名思義(yi) ,就是一篇由學生獨立寫(xie) 作的,帶有老師分數或者評級的,選自課內(nei) 的課程作業(ye) 或考試論文,但是必須符合學術寫(xie) 作要求的作文。
通過評價(jia) 申請者們(men) 的 Graded Written Paper,大學招生官們(men) 可以客觀、準確地評估他們(men) 在學術領域的書(shu) 麵表達能力。
普林斯頓大學對這份論文做出了四個(ge) 要求:
- 這篇文章一定是申請者在高中課內階段寫的,最好是英語課、社會科學課或曆史課程的相關論文
- 申請者可以提交課程論文、研究論文或考試論文,任何學術寫作文本都可以
- 1-2頁的篇幅就足夠了
- 該論文必須包括老師的評分和點評意見
此外,對於(yu) 國際學生,普林斯頓招生辦還強調,就是這篇Paper必須是英文寫(xie) 成的,但可以是學生從(cong) 自己 O-level/A-level 等在校課程裏挑選出來的作業(ye) 。
從(cong) 上麵藤校的文書(shu) 題目要求我們(men) 可以感受出,美國大學不僅(jin) 是通過一篇文書(shu) 來深入了解你的背景,更多地,也是在考察學生的英文寫(xie) 作水平、批判性思維能力、思考力等。
每年,都會(hui) 有同學憑借一封出彩的文書(shu) ,逆襲進入夢校。因此,大家一定要好好研究各院校公布的文書(shu) 題目,盡可能在文書(shu) 上展現自己的亮點,第一時間抓住招生官的眼球。
評論已經被關(guan) 閉。