加州大學(xué)申請(qǐng)文書大改革？官方文書解答方針?biāo)徒o你

近日，加州大學(xué)對(duì)2016-2017年度學(xué)生申請(qǐng)文書要求做出了修改。改革后美國留學(xué)更難了還是更簡單了?先來看看以下幾個(gè)問題!

新申請(qǐng)文書做出了什么樣的更改?

新的申請(qǐng)系統(tǒng)文書需要從學(xué)校提供的8個(gè)問題中選擇4個(gè)問題進(jìn)行回答，每題回答字?jǐn)?shù)不超過350字。這是加州大學(xué)第一次從長問答格式變成多問題、短回答模式。

為什么要做出這樣的更改?

隨著申請(qǐng)者數(shù)量及系統(tǒng)中可選擇性的增加，申請(qǐng)者的書面答復(fù)能夠反映學(xué)生的思考方式和個(gè)人見解是非常關(guān)鍵的。新的模式目標(biāo)在于使申請(qǐng)者在想要分享的信息方面有更大發(fā)言權(quán)。學(xué)生可以表達(dá)他們是誰以及什么東西對(duì)他們更重要，不僅僅是通過他們?nèi)绾位卮饐栴}，也通過他們對(duì)問題的選擇。

與此同時(shí)，新版?zhèn)€人陳述給學(xué)生們提供了更好的方向和主題，而這些對(duì)他們的大學(xué)校園生活是很關(guān)鍵的。這也減少了學(xué)生在申請(qǐng)加州大學(xué)時(shí)使用為申請(qǐng)其他學(xué)校寫作的文章或者課堂作業(yè)。另外，這可以使申請(qǐng)者充分利用申請(qǐng)表來展現(xiàn)他們自己的特點(diǎn)。學(xué)校希望通過給學(xué)生更多的選擇和更清晰的指導(dǎo)，他們可以對(duì)這個(gè)過程中所期待的東西有一個(gè)更好的理解。

學(xué)生該如何準(zhǔn)備?有沒有指導(dǎo)?

加州大學(xué)會(huì)在招生網(wǎng)站系統(tǒng)上為學(xué)生的提供指導(dǎo)和其他材料，包括學(xué)生工作表、演示文稿、整個(gè)春天輔導(dǎo)員和學(xué)生的記錄研討會(huì)。同時(shí)加州大學(xué)還計(jì)劃在今年秋季的顧問會(huì)議上提出新的問題。但是，加州大學(xué)仍鼓勵(lì)學(xué)生盡早開始，以確保他們的寫作盡可能清晰。個(gè)人陳述是學(xué)生表達(dá)自己，并使學(xué)生展現(xiàn)他們獨(dú)特點(diǎn)和閃光點(diǎn)的部分。但是學(xué)生應(yīng)該保證寫作清晰、周到且有條理，應(yīng)該給自己足夠的時(shí)間來準(zhǔn)備，精心撰寫和修改他們的答案。錯(cuò)別字、語法或拼寫錯(cuò)誤，會(huì)對(duì)審閱人理解申請(qǐng)人所表達(dá)的東西造成困擾。

相對(duì)于之前的版本，新的申請(qǐng)文書更注重全方位展現(xiàn)學(xué)生個(gè)人性格和背景特點(diǎn)，以及學(xué)生思維能力和見解方式。至于留學(xué)更難還是更簡單，只能說一切事在人為!

下面是UC Essay8選4 的題目，快來看看官方的解答方針吧!

1、Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.

請(qǐng)描述能夠體現(xiàn)你領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力的一個(gè)事例，此事中你對(duì)他人有積極的影響，或者協(xié)助解決了一些爭端，或者長期在集體中作出貢獻(xiàn)。

Things to consider:A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or a taking lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about your accomplishments and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities?　　Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?

2、Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

每個(gè)人都有創(chuàng)造力，可以體現(xiàn)在不同方面，比如解決問題、新鮮原創(chuàng)的點(diǎn)子、藝術(shù)方面的體現(xiàn)等。請(qǐng)描述你所具備的創(chuàng)造力。

Things to consider:What does creativity mean to you? Do you have a creative skill that is important to you? What have you been able to do with that skill? If you used creativity to solve a problem, what was your solution? What are the steps you took to solve the problem?　　How does your creativity influence your decisions inside or outside the classroom? Does your creativity relate to your major or a future career?

3、What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

說說你最棒的天賦或技能，你是如何發(fā)展起這項(xiàng)能力的，又是如何展現(xiàn)它的呢?

Things to consider:If there’s a talent or skill that you’re proud of, this is the time to share it. You don’t necessarily have to be recognized or have received awards for your talent (although if you did and you want to talk about, feel free to do so). Why is this talent or skill meaningful to you?　　Does the talent come naturally or have you worked hard to develop this skill or talent? Does your talent or skill allow you opportunities in or outside the classroom? If so, what are they and how do they fit into your schedule?

4、Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

請(qǐng)描述下你是如何利用你的受教育機(jī)會(huì)，或你是如何克服在受教育過程中面對(duì)的困難的。

Things to consider:An educational opportunity can be anything that has added value to your educational experience and better prepared you for college. For example, participation in an honors or academic enrichment program, or enrollment in an academy that’s geared toward an occupation or a major, or taking advanced courses that interest you — just to name a few.　If you choose to write about educational barriers you’ve faced, how did you overcome or strived to overcome them? What personal characteristics or skills did you call on to overcome this challenge? How did overcoming this barrier help shape who are you today?

5、Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?

請(qǐng)描述你面臨的最大的一次挑戰(zhàn)，以及你是如何克服的。這次挑戰(zhàn)對(duì)你的學(xué)術(shù)成就有什么影響嗎?

Things to consider:A challenge could be personal, or something you have faced in your community or school. Why was the challenge significant to you? This is a good opportunity to talk about any obstacles you’ve faced and what you’ve learned from the experience. Did you have support from someone else or did you handle it alone?　　If you’re currently working your way through a challenge, what are you doing now, and does that affect different aspects of your life? For example, ask yourself, “How has my life changed at home, at my school, with my friends, or with my family?”

6、Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you.

描述你最喜歡的學(xué)術(shù)科目，并闡述它對(duì)你的影響。

Things to consider:Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had inside and outside the classroom — such as volunteer work, summer programs, participation in student organizations and/or activities — and what you have gained from your involvement.　　Has your interest in the subject influenced you in choosing a major and/or career? Have you been able to pursue coursework at a higher level in this subject (honors, AP, IB, college or university work)?

7、What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

你為推動(dòng)學(xué)?；蛘呱鐓^(qū)的積極發(fā)展做出什么貢獻(xiàn)?

Things to consider:Think of community as a term that can encompass a group, team or a place – like your high school, hometown, or home. You can define community as you see fit, just make sure you talk about your role in that community. Was there a problem that you wanted to fix in your community?　　Why were you inspired to act? What did you learn from your effort? How did your actions benefit others, the wider community or both? Did you work alone or with others to initiate change in your community?

8、What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the University of California?

描述一件可以讓你與其他的候選人與眾不同的事情。

Things to consider:Don’t be afraid to brag a little. Even if you don’t think you’re unique, you are — remember, there’s only one of you in the world. From your point of view, what do you feel makes you belong on one of UC’s campuses? When looking at your life, what does a stranger need to understand in order to know you?　　What have you not shared with us that will highlight a skill, talent, challenge, or opportunity that you think will help us know you better? We’re not necessarily looking for what makes you unique compared to others, but what makes you, YOU.