常春藤本科招生时的Essay要求.doc

1、常春藤本科招生时的 Essay 要求What the Admissions Committee Seeks 招生委员会希看看到什么In a tumultuous world economy, getting into an Ivy League school is more competitive than ever. Each year, Harvard, Yale and other Ivy League programs receive thousands of applications from candidates who have exceptional grades and SA

2、T scores. How can you possibly distinguish yourself in such a formidable applicant pool? With an impressive and unforgettable set of essays.Undergraduate applicants are required to submit several essays relating to their career objectives, life experiences and personal goals. For many students, they

3、 constitute the most important aspect of the application. While specific questions may vary among universities, the essays will require you to discuss: 文章应该讨论你的下列题目a) your career goals and potential for professional success 职业目标和潜力b) your unique personal attributes 独特的个人品质c) your qualifications and

4、experiences 资格和经历The essays must also accomplish a fourth objective, which is to demonstrate that you possess both the hard (academic) and soft (interpersonal) skills required to succeed at an Ivy League university and as a leader in your chosen profession. Not an easy task! 文章还应该有第四个目标，也就是要说明你不仅学习好

5、，而且善于交流Competition for Ivy League programs is fierce, as they are the most prestigious in the world. Your personal statement carries more weight in the admissions process than you may realize. Perfect grade point averages and SAT scores are expected at this level, as are maturity and excellent commu

6、nication skills. Your best chance to stand out in the crowd is by conveying the exceptional personal attributes that will make you a unique, well-rounded addition to the university. Ironically, applicants often minimize the importance of the essay and the personal interview. Yet they are your best o

7、pportunities to demonstrate your strengths outside the classroom. 成为 常春藤联合会学校学生竞争激烈The essay is the only aspect of the admissions process in which money does not offer an advantage, as there are few resources available for its preparation. Wealthy students often take expensive preparatory classes fo

8、r the SAT, ACT and TOEFL, gaining a competitive advantage in this area. Affluent students also have the benefit of attending expensive college-preparatory programs, which offer more electives and a more diverse educational experience. Yet the application essay is the same for everyone and effectivel

9、y levels the playing field. It provides all applicants the same opportunity to demonstrate their personal strengths and unique contributions. 体现个人上风和独特贡献Admissions officers that we interviewed told us that they seek the following traits in undergraduate applicants: motivation maturity enthusiasm hon

10、esty independence creativity strong ethics humor confidence curiosity perseverence communication 动机，成熟，*，老实，独立，创造性，幽默，信心，好奇，毅力，沟通Your personal statement is your opportunity to show the committee that you are a unique, well-rounded, confident person who is committed to succeed in life. You cannot gai

11、n acceptance into an Ivy League school without compelling personal essays.We recommend that you avoid four common pitfalls: 以下四个是应该避免出现的题目a) Rehashing of your academic achievements 重复学习能力b) Manipulative or argumentative essays on controversial issues 谈论富有争议的话题c) Technical essays that dont reveal you

12、r personal side 过于技术性，不能体现个性的文章。d) Idealistic, * essays that suggest you will single-handedly solve the worlds problem 过于理想化和幼稚的。In our admissions work, we frequently see well-intentioned essays fall flat because they dont capture the readers interest and convey the writers true personality. Far too

13、 often, the essays simply reiterate material that is presented elsewhere in the application, which wastes a golden opportunity to present a new side of yourself. 一定要吸引读者的爱好。Dont underestimate the committees interest in your maturity and interpersonal strengths (or lack of them). Due to the high ethi

14、cal standards and level of critical thinking expected in the Ivy League, your character and motivation will be highly scrutinized during the admission process. Use the essay set to sell your whole self, not just the individual pieces that you think they want to see. 招生委员会对你是否成熟以及交流能力非常关注，你的个性和动机。温馨提示：专业的事情，交给专业的机构来完成。10 年来，监审留学一直致力于留学文书的写作服务，已经帮助过无数留学生申请到理想的大学，擅长美国，加拿大，英国和澳洲的个人陈述和推荐信写作。如果您有写作方面的需求可以 联系 QQ：970865017，按时交稿，绝不拖延，再也不用发愁。