Common App美國大學通用申請係統已於(yu) 8月1日正式開放,在24Fall中,CA係統中的主文書(shu) 題目沒有任何改變,但有不少學校的補充文書(shu) 有了新的變動。
以美本最頂尖的院校為(wei) 例,讓我們(men) 一起看一看他們(men) 的補充文書(shu) 究竟有何變動。
一、哈佛大學
哈佛大學的補充文書(shu) 題目取消了過去一直在招生中沿用的可選的Optional補充文書(shu) 模式,取而代之的是5篇必答的Required 200字文書(shu) 。
此次補充文書(shu) 的題目非常像是對之前“最高法案招生歧視案件判決(jue) ”的回應,也引起了很多人的討論,哈佛大學在校報上專(zhuan) 門發布了一篇名為(wei) 《Harvard Overhauls College Application in Wake of Affirmative Action Decision》的文章,指出哈佛官方針對最高法院可接受做法的配合及調整,即弱化種族因素,強調個(ge) 人經曆。
Required Short Answers
(200 words maximum for each)
哈佛大學
1.Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. How will the life experiences thatshape who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard?
哈佛大學早就認識到招收多元化學生群體(ti) 的重要性。塑造了今天的你的人生經曆將如何幫助你為(wei) 哈佛做出貢獻?
2.Briefly describe an intellectual experience that was important to you.
簡要描述一次對你來說很重要的智力體(ti) 驗經曆。
3.Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are.
簡要描述塑造您身份的任何課外活動、工作經曆、旅行或家庭責任
4.How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future?
您希望將來如何利用您在哈佛所接受的教育?
5.Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.
你的室友可能會(hui) 想了解關(guan) 於(yu) 你的三件事。
二、斯坦福大學
所有參加斯坦福大學的新生申請的同學都必須完成3個(ge) 短文Short Essays題目,其中第3道是今年的新題目,內(nei) 容是:
Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.
請描述您的生活經曆、興(xing) 趣和性格的哪些方麵將幫助您作為(wei) 斯坦福大學的本科生做出獨特的貢獻。這是今年的新題目
另外兩(liang) 個(ge) 補充文書(shu) 的題目分別是:
- The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. 斯坦福大學的學生群體非常好奇,他們渴望在課堂內外學習。反思一個讓你對學習真正感到興奮的想法或經曆。
- Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—get to know you better. 斯坦福大學幾乎所有的本科生都住在校園裏。給你未來的室友寫張便條,寫一些關於你的事情,或者能幫助你的室友——還有我們——更好地了解你。
每道題目要求最少100字,最多250字。
除此之外,斯坦福大學要求申請者回答的Short Questions略有變動:
Short Questions
斯坦福大學
1.What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?
當今社會(hui) 當前麵臨(lin) 的最大挑戰是什麽(me) ?
2.How did you spend your last two summers?
過去兩(liang) 個(ge) 暑假你是怎樣度過的?
3.What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?
你希望親(qin) 眼目睹什麽(me) 曆史時刻或事件?
4.Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.
簡單地闡述你的一項課外活動,你從(cong) 事的一項工作,或者你對家庭的一項責任。
5.List five things that are important to you.(第五題的題目發生了變化)
列出對你來說重要的五件事。
三、賓夕法尼亞(ya) 大學
在24Fall中,有3道題目是所有申請者必須回答的,分別是:
Questions
賓夕法尼亞(ya) 大學
1. Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge. (We encourage you to share this note with that person, if possible, and reflect on the experience!)(150-200 words)
給那些你還沒有感謝過但想要感謝的人寫(xie) 一封簡短的感謝信。(如果可能的話,我們(men) 鼓勵你與(yu) 那個(ge) 人分享這篇文章,並反思一下你的經曆!)(150-200字)
2. How will you explore community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective, and how your experiences and perspective will help shape Penn. (150-200 words)
你將如何探索賓大的社區?考慮賓夕法尼亞(ya) 大學將如何幫助你塑造自己的觀點,以及你的經曆和觀點將如何幫助塑造賓夕法尼亞(ya) 大學。(150-200字)
3. The school-specific prompt will now be unique to the school to which a student is applying. Considering the undergraduate school you have selected, please respond to your school-specific prompt below. (For example, all applicants applying to the College of Arts and Sciences will respond to the prompt under the “College of Arts and Sciences” section).
現在,學校特定提示將根據學生申請的學校而有所不同。考慮到您所選擇的本科學校,請在下麵回複學校特定提示。(例如,所有申請文理學院的申請人都將回答 "文理學院 "部分的提示)。
除此之外,學校還要求申請不同學院的學生回答額外的題目,以部分學院為(wei) 例,需額外回答的問題如下:
沃頓商學院的額外問題:
Wharton prepares its students to make an impact by applying business methods and economic theory to real-world problems, including economic, political, and social issues. Please reflect on a current issue of importance to you and share how you hope a Wharton education would help you to explore it.To help inform your response, applicants are encouraged to learn more about the foundations of a Wharton education here. This information will help you better understand what you could learn by studying at Wharton and what you could do afterward. (150-200 words)
沃頓商學院通過將商業(ye) 方法和經濟理論應用於(yu) 現實世界的問題,包括經濟、政治和社會(hui) 問題,培養(yang) 學生發揮影響力。請反思一個(ge) 當前對你來說很重要的問題,並分享你希望沃頓商學院的教育如何幫助你探索這個(ge) 問題。
為(wei) 了讓你的回答更有說服力,我們(men) 鼓勵申請人在這裏了解更多沃頓教育的基礎知識。這些信息將幫助你更好地了解在沃頓學習(xi) 你能學到什麽(me) ,以及之後你能做什麽(me) 。(150 - 200字)
文理學院的額外問題:
The flexible structure of The College of Arts and Sciences’ curriculum is designed to inspire exploration, foster connections, and help you create a path of study through general education courses and a major. What are you curious about and how would you take advantage of opportunities in the arts and sciences?
To help inform your response, applicants are encouraged to learn more about academic offerings within the College of Arts and Sciences at college.upenn.edu/prospective.This information will help you develop a stronger understanding of how the study of the liberal arts aligns with your own goals and aspirations. (150-200 words)
文理學院靈活的課程結構旨在激發探索,促進聯係,並幫助您通過通識教育課程和專(zhuan) 業(ye) 創建學習(xi) 路徑。你對什麽(me) 感到好奇?你會(hui) 如何利用藝術和科學方麵的機會(hui) ?為(wei) 了幫助你更好地回答問題,我們(men) 鼓勵申請人在college.upenn.edu/prospective上了解更多關(guan) 於(yu) 藝術與(yu) 科學學院的學術課程。這些信息將幫助你對文科的研究如何與(yu) 你自己的目標和願望保持一致有更深刻的理解。(150 - 200字)
護理學院的額外問題:
Penn Nursing intends to meet the health needs of society in a global and multicultural world by preparing its students to impact healthcare by advancing science and promoting equity. What do you think this means for the future of nursing, and how do you see yourself contributing to our mission of promoting equity in healthcare? To help inform your response, applicants are encouraged to learn more about Penn Nursing’s mission and how we promote equity in healthcare here.This information will help you develop a stronger understanding of our values and how they align with your own goals and aspirations. (150-200 words)
賓夕法尼亞(ya) 大學護理學院旨在滿足全球和多元文化世界中社會(hui) 的健康需求,為(wei) 學生做好準備,通過推進科學和促進公平來影響醫療保健。您認為(wei) 這對護理的未來意味著什麽(me) ?您如何看待自己為(wei) 我們(men) 促進醫療公平的使命做出的貢獻?為(wei) 了幫助你的回答,我們(men) 鼓勵申請人更多地了解賓夕法尼亞(ya) 大學護理學院的使命,以及我們(men) 如何在這裏促進醫療保健的公平性。這些信息將幫助你更好地理解我們(men) 的價(jia) 值觀,以及它們(men) 如何與(yu) 你自己的目標和願望相一致。(150 - 200字)
四、哥倫(lun) 比亞(ya) 大學
在24Fall中,哥大的補充文書(shu) 同樣發生了變動,新的補充文書(shu) 題目如下:
Questions
哥倫(lun) 比亞(ya) 大學
1.List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy. (100 words or fewer)
列出學術課程之外對你的智力發展有幫助的精選文本、資源和渠道,包括但不限於(yu) 書(shu) 籍、期刊、網站、播客、散文、戲劇、演講、視頻、博物館和你喜歡的其他內(nei) 容。(100 字以內(nei) )
2.A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia's diverse and collaborative community. (150 words or fewer)
哥倫(lun) 比亞(ya) 大學經曆的一個(ge) 標誌就是能夠在一個(ge) 公平、包容、觀點廣泛的社區中學習(xi) 和發展。請告訴我們(men) 您自己的觀點、看法或生活經曆中對您很重要的一個(ge) 方麵,並描述它是如何影響您從(cong) 哥倫(lun) 比亞(ya) 大學這個(ge) 多元化的協作社區中學習(xi) 並為(wei) 之做出貢獻的。(150字以內(nei) )
3.In college/university, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant's ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result. (150 words or fewer)
在大學期間,學生經常會(hui) 遇到他們(men) 無法預測或預料的挑戰。因此,了解申請人在逆境中的駕馭能力對我們(men) 來說非常重要。請描述你曾遇到的障礙或阻礙,並談談你因此而培養(yang) 的個(ge) 人品質、技能或見解。(150 字以內(nei) )
4.Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia. (150 words or fewer)
您為(wei) 什麽(me) 對哥倫(lun) 比亞(ya) 大學感興(xing) 趣?請闡述您認為(wei) 哥倫(lun) 比亞(ya) 大學的獨特之處。(150字以內(nei) )
5.What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering? (150 words or fewer)
是什麽(me) 吸引您選擇哥倫(lun) 比亞(ya) 學院或哥倫(lun) 比亞(ya) 工程學院的專(zhuan) 業(ye) ?(150字以內(nei) )
對於(yu) 24Fall的補充文書(shu) ,哥大明確給出了4點要求,分別是:
- Your response should be a list of items separated by commas or semicolons.
- Items do not have to be numbered or in any specific order.
- It is not necessary to italicize or underline titles of books or other publications.
- No author names, subtitles or explanatory remarks are needed.
除了以上這四所學校外,還有其他學校的補充文書(shu) 發生了變動,如布朗大學、萊斯大學、紐約大學等。
目前在8所藤校中,除了普林斯頓大學外,其他學校的補充文書(shu) 題目均已公布。
文書(shu) 是唯一讓學生向大學表達自己個(ge) 性和想法的機會(hui) ,招生官在審查文書(shu) 的同時除了考察學生的語言能力外,還會(hui) 考察學生的思辨能力。一篇好的文書(shu) 可以為(wei) 你的申請錦上添花,如虎添翼,而一篇普通的或者價(jia) 值觀錯誤的文書(shu) 極有可能讓你的申請前功盡棄。
評論已經被關(guan) 閉。