对于留学申请来说,文书经常是最让人头疼的,尤其是个PS (个人陈述)和Essay ,需要很好地理解题目,而每个学校的文书题目有可能不同,因此,非常有必要及早了解美国大学的常见的文书题目,以便及早思考,以免取误。
照顾大众类型1 ( Personal Statement):
常见专业:多数授课/求职导向型专业,包括文科、部分商科、理工科;
这类文书是大爱啊,多数学校也都是只要求PS ,字数在300- lOOOwords不等,内容要求一般大同小异,主要包括:
过往有什么经历背景让你申请这个专业;
学完有什么计划,如何帮助你未来的职业?
为什么选我们学校;
题目列举:
University of Delaware MA-TESOL
Personal Statement: what led you to pursue a degree in TESL, any past work in TESL or TEFL, your expectations of the University of Delaware MA in TESL program, and how you intend to use the degree to fulfill your professional career or further educational aspirations. Please include additional information you feel important for the graduate committee to know about you. If you are currently registered in a graduate program at this or another university, please explain why you wish to leave.
Syracuse University MS Public Relations
A personal statement written entirely by you with no outside assistance, detailing why you wish to study for the degree you have chosen. Describe any personal experiences or achievements related to the selected degree program, your career goals, why you chose the New house School and how you expect your chosen degree program to aid you in achieving those goals (approximately 500 words).
Columbia University
Master's Programs in Electrical Engineering
The personal statement, limited to 2 pages, should provide a brief description of:
-Your academic and professional accomplishments.
-Your overall career goals and specific goals in pursuing the M.S. Program.
-Your preferences for concentration tracks within the M.S. Program. Any other information that you feel can help us evaluate your potential to succeed in the program
照顾大众类型2 ( Statement of Purpose )
适用专业:学术性强、研究型强的专业,包括大部分理工专 业,文科专业或博士
粗浅地来说,Statement of Purpose和Personal Statemen併无差异,有学咬自己就解释过两者是一样的, 大部分情况下,通用也是没问题的,但细微的差别也有,Statement of Purpose可以说更为学术一些
这类文书也是大爱啊,多数学校也都是只要求SP ,字数也在 300-1000words等,内容要求大同小异,主要包括:
你具体的求学目的 具体的兴趣和计划 过往经历如何以及影响
Duke University
M.S.in Electrical Engineering
-your purposes and objectives in pursuing graduate study;
-your special interests and plans;
-your strengths and weaknesses in your chosen field; any research projects or any independent research in which you have actively participated and how they have influenced your career choice and desire to pursue graduate studies; and any particular reasons you may have for applying to Duke (e.g. you would like to work with a specific faculty member).
Georgetown University
Masters Degree in Applied Economics
The personal statement should address your intellectual interests, academic and professional objectives, and proposed topic(s) of graduate study.)
Essay善类(Career Goal)
常见专业:商科硕士
商学院最喜欢问职业目标了,许多商科硕士并没有要求PS或 SP ,取而代之的是名为Career Goal的Essay ,因为商科是最为职业化的专业类别)
这类文书也比较好写,通常都会这样问:
长短期职业目标;
为什么有这样的目标;
为什么申请该专业该学校;
Boston College MS Finance
Please discuss how you plan to achieve your short and long term career goals. What challenges will you face and how will you leverage your academic and professional experiences to achieve these goals(500 words, 12 point font, double-spaced)
University of Rochester MS Accountancy
Describe your short-term and long-term goals for post-MBA or post-MS. Given the fluctuation of economic and industry hiring trends, please identify a back-up plan should your short-term goal not be immediately attainable. How does your past education and experience support your career objectives What aspects of the Simon School program make it a good choice for your graduate study (250-500 word limit)
Essay恶类(各种题目)
常见专业:商科硕士
有1比例的商科硕士除了要求Career Goal的Essay之夕卜, 还会有其他题目的Essay要求,在时间紧张的情况下,遇到这些内容,往往容易让人崩溃,因为有时候总想不到例子。
常见的题目会包括下面内容:
询问领导力的Essay;
询问团队合作的Essay;
询问跨文化经历的Essay;
询问道德困境的Essay;
询问对学校贡献的Essay;
一些出其不意的Essay题目:
Brandeis University
MA International Economics & Finance
What international/cross-cultural experiences will you bring to Brandeis International Business School and how will this contribute to the classroom
Vanderbilt University Master of Finance
In what ways would you impact Owen as a student and as an alumnus/alumna How would you create change within the Owen community
Johns Hopkins University MS in Marketing
Why are you a strong candidate for the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School program What makes the Carey degree a good fit for you How will you make a unique contribution to the Carey community
University of Rochester MS Accountancy
In 25 words or less, provide us with a fun fact about you. (25 word limit)