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首先是字?jǐn)?shù)要求:
一般要求是英文版 800-1000字。從18年起個別學(xué)校要求提供500字的PS,超過部分將不能錄入,請大家一定注意!
其次是寫作框架:
希望就讀的專業(yè)和程度,與本人學(xué)習(xí)背景,職業(yè)規(guī)劃等關(guān)系 。
2. 自己目前所在學(xué)校,專業(yè),就讀時間?梢蕴貏e表達(dá)成績較好的專業(yè)課程。
3. 為什么要選擇該專業(yè),和自己目前的學(xué)習(xí)有什么聯(lián)系 。
4. 在本科階段學(xué)習(xí)過的課程,成績,在班級的排名,以及需要說明的情況(如評分緊,某科的成績低等,但必須要有數(shù)據(jù)或相關(guān)證明作為證據(jù))。是否有過獎學(xué)金,或者參加過任何的學(xué)術(shù)競賽,可以詳細(xì)說明 。
5. 與未來學(xué)習(xí)相關(guān)的課外閱讀,課外活動,如參加某個學(xué)術(shù)項目,學(xué)術(shù)俱樂部,出版過相關(guān)論文 。
6. 與未來學(xué)習(xí)相關(guān)的工作經(jīng)驗,可以是PART TIME,但必須寫清楚該工作的性質(zhì),自己擔(dān)任的職責(zé),從中獲得的經(jīng)驗或體會 。
7. 興趣愛好,這些興趣愛好對學(xué)業(yè)或個性成長有何促進(jìn) 。
8. 將來的計劃 。
每個人都喜歡聽故事,怎么讓你的故事成就你的PS,吸引校方的注意就需要一些技巧了。
尤其是通過分享一些奇聞軼事,講述你選擇這門專業(yè)的愿意、如何培養(yǎng)這方面領(lǐng)域的興趣以及對專業(yè)的著迷程度,由此讓對方既注意到你的個性,又了解你對該專業(yè)的熱愛。
接下來還得證明自己與這個專業(yè)的契合度。
不僅僅表明自己符合入學(xué)條件,還有自己對該專業(yè)所做的研究調(diào)查,以及自身具備的潛力。
還可以說明一下將來的人生規(guī)劃,展現(xiàn)你對這個專業(yè)所在的行業(yè)的認(rèn)識。
你的回答直接關(guān)系到你對自己就業(yè)的認(rèn)識,對市場的了解,教授都會比較關(guān)心這些。
然后結(jié)合相關(guān)實踐和工作經(jīng)歷,描述自己學(xué)到的東西。
現(xiàn)在很多同學(xué)都會利用寒暑假充實自己的生活,但并不是每一個同學(xué)都能把重點落實到結(jié)果上。
也就是說,經(jīng)歷大家都有,但老師會關(guān)心你實際學(xué)到了什么。
如果你是某個活動的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者,那就重點描述你的能力。
如果你遇到了什么困難,那么,你是如何解決別人解決不了的問題和矛盾?
又或者你通過什么經(jīng)歷成功學(xué)習(xí)了一項技術(shù)。
需要注意的是,這里列舉的事例要體驗現(xiàn)你的與眾不同。
最后就是總結(jié)陳詞,結(jié)尾要精彩的結(jié)束。
很多人認(rèn)為個人陳述800字左右即可,但實際上PS并沒有規(guī)定字?jǐn)?shù),每個學(xué)校的要求也不一樣,所以寫多少完全取決于自己。
如果只是冗長贅述,那么,當(dāng)然所有人都希望越短越好,反正也不會考慮。
但試想,如果你真的寫了篇很優(yōu)秀的PS,每段都有吸引人的亮點,那字?jǐn)?shù)多點又未嘗不可。
所以關(guān)鍵是內(nèi)容,而不是字?jǐn)?shù)多少。
個人陳述的標(biāo)題雖然是personal statement,但很多同學(xué)在第一行就直接進(jìn)入正文,沒有稱呼。
但試想如果你開頭加上Dear Admission Officer,以及結(jié)尾加上Yours Sincerely, XX的落款,是不是會顯得很有禮貌?
個人陳述中一定會有涉及專業(yè)的內(nèi)容,那么,怎么樣才能寫得和其他相同專業(yè)同學(xué)不一樣呢?
如果短時間內(nèi)想通過大量閱讀改善,恐怕很難做到。
但可以多閱讀評論文章,比如《經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)人》,或關(guān)注美國媒體的評論版,或許在個人陳述中,也能以此作為內(nèi)容,展現(xiàn)自己的知識面。
2:經(jīng)濟(jì)與金融專業(yè)
Economics and Finance Personal Statement
Having a flair for Economics and accounting I have decided that I want a degree in Accounting and Finance or Management. The many brilliant rePsentatives of the management community around the world have strengthened that resolve.
When I worked in my school as a tutor of English as a Second Language for students from a community school in Muscat, I realized the importance of a strong leader who could organize, command respect, and be able to work well with others. These ideas were further enforced by my month long internship at Novartis Pharmaceutical (Accounts and Finance Department and Human Resources Department)。
I attended the Harvard Model Congress in Paris and won the Award of Distinction. One skill in particular that contributed to this award was my confident public speaking.
The last 4 months have been crucial in my learning of real world business and economics. For my IB Extended Essay, titled “To What Extent Does Subway in Oman Operate as an Oligopoly”, I set out to prove the oligpolistic structure of the fast food market in Oman. In this effort, I have come across many real life complexities in pricing behaviour, profit making and other aspects of the Theory of the Firm. While attempting to explain these alternate theories of firms I have developed a keen interest in analyzing and understanding how the world of business works.
After an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance or management I plan to go onto post graduate studies and work on an MBA. A strong performance in a BA will allow me to move onto an MBA and only then shall I be satisfied.
For the last four years I have been part of our schools volleyball team ICE. We have retained our ISAC (Inter Schools Activities Conference, Middle East) title for four years. Playing in the power hitters (spiker) position requires immense physical fitness and to accomplish that I regularly go to the gym for fitness training. I am also part of my school track and field team. Being the fastest sprinter in the school since 11th grade the 100m, 200m and 400m races are my specialty even though I still pursue long distance running. In my spare time I explore and master the computer as I am conversant with a Visual Basic Programming course. It is imperative for me to have the latest hardware and software and I make it a point to install everything myself. I also learn Urdu as it is my native tongue and a link to my culture, to maintain that is crucial.
Living in a perse international community of over 52 nationalities has allowed to me recognize and apPciate different cultures. With the experience I have and the strong motivation to craft a bright future I feel I can justify my decision to pursue a career in Accounting and Finance or Management.
3: 計算機(jī)專業(yè)
Computer Science Personal Statement
Computing and its applications have always fascinated me and for this reason I have found my A-level courses extremely interesting. This also has maintained my long-term interest in computer-related careers.
I have studied mathematics, physics and computing to A-level and also during the first year at Hills Road Sixth Form College I re-took my GCSE English. Last year and this year I have been improving my self-learning, and developing many skills with the help of the key skills qualifications and A-level General Studies.
My sincerest desire is to become a computer scientist. Specifically, I am interested in exploring how problems can be modeled and solved using artificial intelligence. I also want to learn about human cognition and machine intelligence. I have been studying the online debate over whether machines will ever become “intelligent” given the current course of research and reading about such issues as whether a machine can acquire “common sense” (as discussed in Hubert Dreyfus‘s book “What Computers Still Can’t Do”)。 I have been exploring many different areas within the domain of artificial intelligence (such as neural networks, genetic algorithms, and natural language processing)。 The bottom line is that I want to be a part of this exciting field.
Over the summer I traveled to Russia, and thoroughly enjoyed exploring a very different part of the world.
My other interests include current affairs and sports, such as football, tennis and general fitness. Ever since the start of sixth form I have been a successful member of the college football team. I have played basketball as an enrichment activity because it was a new sport to me at the beginning of sixth form. I also participated in a 5-a-side indoor football tournament at the college. In addition to pursuing my academic studies I would like to continue some of these sports at university.