大家都知道美國留學至少要寫三篇推薦信,那么怎么寫,從哪里下手,想必許多同學還不是很清楚。接下來和出國留學網小編一起來看看2019美國留學推薦信書寫指南。
第一:我們來看看它的書寫內容。
1、申請者的學業(yè)成績或特質,是否具有領導才能,是否具有很強的分析能力等。在這一點上要注意適度,不能因為謙虛對優(yōu)點加以掩蓋,也不能夸夸其談過高的估計申請者。
2、挖掘申請者自身的特殊之處,例如有很強的溝通能力,或者是擅長某種語言等。
3、就你所了解的范圍而言,該申請者有什么比較重要的成績或是成就,學業(yè)上的或是其他方面的。
4、該申請者是否有何弱項,例如之前有過某些方面的挫折,但是從這個失敗的經歷中獲得了什么經驗教訓等。
5、對申請者未來潛力的描述,即解釋推薦人愿意對該申請者做出推薦的原因,以及一旦該申請者獲得到該校繼續(xù)深造的機會會有什么發(fā)展等。
第二:接著來看看它的書寫技巧。
1、宜早不宜遲:推薦信需要時間寫,何況又得配合老師的時間。所以盡快起草你的推薦信,以便使你的推薦者有充裕的時間為你的推薦信效力。
2、提供充份的信息給推薦者:如果你要推薦者能掌握你的優(yōu)點,你得提供充份的信息。自然,要盡量具體避免空洞地陳述。同時,你也該提供你申請學校截止日期給推薦者參考,以免推薦者耽誤了你的申請。
3、推薦信的打字書信字體,宜選不同的型式,以示不同的推薦者。屬需要圈選的表格者,可以直接以手稿填入。
4、在邏輯推理下,推薦者不可能知道或了解你的特質,請勿提及。譬如說,學生課外活動的表現(xiàn)就不適于平常教授正式科目的教授提及,除非教授也參與其中。又如其它課堂的表現(xiàn),除非其它教授曾經提及過,否則不適合此科教授評論學生在其它科目的表現(xiàn)。再如,學生如何在圖書館查數(shù)據(jù)、寫報告花費的時間,一般老師是不可能知之甚詳,除非實在太特殊而略有耳聞,故也不適合在推薦信中提及。
5、推薦信的內容盡量簡短有力:不要虛無空洞的形容詞,勤勞、負責、認真、為人謙虛、誠懇等語句,不宜多引用,最好講出具體事實,才不流于形式,尤其不要抄襲市面的書信范例,以免流于陳腔濫調,落入俗套。
6、如果可能的話,推薦者最好與你修的科目或學校相關。譬如說:如果你將來計劃主修英文,最好推薦人之一是英文老師。又如,如果你申請常春藤名校(IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL),推薦者若也是常春藤名校出身,則其推薦信將更有力。
7、適當提及自己的“缺點”。一封推薦信如果闡述的完全是被推薦的同學的優(yōu)點,不免讓人覺得有粉飾之嫌,如果能恰當?shù)丶尤胍恍叭秉c”,不僅能令推薦信真實,還會通過“似貶實褒”,反而突出了被推薦人的特殊氣質。
第三:帶來參考范文一篇。
In capacity as Professor of Mathematics at Fudan University?I'm writing to recommend Mr. Wang?Gesintosyour PhD program in Computer Science. I have known Mr. Wang since his sophomore year of college?and have acted as his thesis advisor and mentor. In my experience?he is a gifted and diligent student?and an admirably hard worker.
Wang is an impressive student because he has been forced to overcome the significant challenge of a serious illness during his freshman year. When I first met Wang in my Discrete Math class?he did not appear to be anything special to me. While his exam scores were good?they were not as high as I would now expect of him. What I didn't know then was that due to his illness?Wang was attempting to take all of the difficult early mathematics courses at one time?including Discrete Mathematics?Advanced Mathematics?Linear Algebra?and Possibilities. While most students found preparing for just one set of these exams difficult?Wang was overwhelmed by four of them. But in the end?he achieved an impressive score on the final exam?which made me conscious of his unusual determination he demonstrates when confronting difficult challenges.
Mr. Wang and I have often talked about a variety of mathematics and computer science concepts and problems. During these discussions?I always found him to be delightfully intelligent. Not only does he quickly understand the concepts and problems presented to him?he is able to analyze these problems and present solutions. But perhaps most important is that Wang's thinking is intensely rigorous. When looking at any question?he carefully scrutinizes it and if he finds any uncertain issues?he clears them up immediately. I believe this kind of thought is essential to become an excellent computer programmer.
Serving as his thesis advisor?I had a first-hand opportunity to observe the way in which Wang's mind works. In his senor thesis?Mr. Wang mainly discussed two challenging questions in regards to″ANN″. In our books in China?knowledge of ANN and its uses are very rare. Few people in China have studied this topic and consequently?the materials that are available on ANN are limited. Working on this difficult project?not only did Mr. Wang rise to the challenge?but he went above and beyond the call of duty to analyze his secondary sources and test them for accuracy in practice. In this way?he found mistakes in the book that we use. His diligence and hard work made me extremely proud of him.
Mr. Wang is an intelligent?motivated?and industrious individual. Teaching and advising him has been a delightful pleasure. I know that if given the chance to study abroad in America?he will arm himself to become a great programmer he dreams of being. He has the intelligence and background to achieve these goals - now all he needs is the opportunity. I ask that you look upon his application favorably and grant him a chance to study in your university.