美國(guó)留學(xué)需要準(zhǔn)備的一項(xiàng)申請(qǐng)材料為個(gè)人陳述,而且不同學(xué)校不同專業(yè)對(duì)其字?jǐn)?shù)的要求都不一樣。下面是分享的美國(guó)留學(xué)陳述字?jǐn)?shù)要求及范文。歡迎閱讀參考!
首先來(lái)看看個(gè)人陳述的字?jǐn)?shù)要求
一、官方網(wǎng)站中有明確的字?jǐn)?shù)要求
比如賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)的TESOL專業(yè)要求750words之內(nèi),康奈爾大學(xué)的LLM專業(yè)要求750 words之內(nèi),弗吉尼亞大學(xué)的景觀園林專業(yè)要求600到750 words之內(nèi),佛羅里達(dá)大學(xué)和賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)的建筑專業(yè)要求500 words之內(nèi)。
二、官方網(wǎng)站中沒(méi)有明確說(shuō)明多少個(gè)單詞,但是有篇幅長(zhǎng)度的要求
比如加州大學(xué)伯克利分校的MPP專業(yè)要求個(gè)人陳述的長(zhǎng)度在3-5頁(yè),12號(hào)字體,雙倍行距;加州大學(xué)洛杉磯分校的LLM專業(yè)要求個(gè)人陳述的長(zhǎng)度在3頁(yè)以內(nèi),12號(hào)字體,雙倍行距。
三、官方網(wǎng)站中既沒(méi)有明確的字?jǐn)?shù)要求,也沒(méi)有篇幅的限制,但是它會(huì)在網(wǎng)申當(dāng)中給個(gè)人陳述留有一個(gè)文本框,有對(duì)于字符數(shù)的限制,對(duì)于超過(guò)規(guī)定的字符數(shù)的字符不能輸入
我們這里說(shuō)的字符數(shù)指的是計(jì)空格的。比如說(shuō)佛羅里達(dá)大學(xué)的TESOL專業(yè)SP要求5000 字符之內(nèi),紐約州立大學(xué)紐波茲分校的珠寶設(shè)計(jì)專業(yè)SP要求4000 字符之內(nèi)。
面對(duì)如此多的要求,你是不是在想,雙倍行距2頁(yè)是多少字呢,5000字符又是多少字呢?每個(gè)學(xué)校的字?jǐn)?shù)要求各不相同,有的甚至還沒(méi)有要求,那到底要寫(xiě)多少才合適呢?
一般情況下,我們前期都會(huì)以800-1000字左右的長(zhǎng)度來(lái)構(gòu)思我們的SP,后期如果碰到有特殊要求的學(xué)校,再進(jìn)行相應(yīng)的調(diào)整。但如果能提前了解自己想申請(qǐng)的學(xué)校對(duì)于個(gè)人陳述的字?jǐn)?shù)要求,然后按照要求確定內(nèi)容進(jìn)行寫(xiě)作,那當(dāng)然是好的。
接著來(lái)看看書(shū)寫(xiě)常見(jiàn)錯(cuò)誤
1.內(nèi)容空洞
對(duì)于PS一定要結(jié)合實(shí)例來(lái)寫(xiě),用例子來(lái)展示自己的能力,對(duì)所申專業(yè)的熱愛(ài)等。而很多申請(qǐng)人寫(xiě)出來(lái)的美國(guó)大學(xué)文書(shū)PS,很多是陳述自己有哪方面的能力,對(duì)專業(yè)很有興趣,有學(xué)習(xí)的能力,動(dòng)手能力強(qiáng),把這些個(gè)人特點(diǎn)放到文章中,卻沒(méi)有下文,來(lái)支持上面的論點(diǎn),毫無(wú)說(shuō)服力。
一篇好的美國(guó)留學(xué)申請(qǐng)文書(shū)PS是用例子來(lái)充實(shí)的,申請(qǐng)人的優(yōu)秀品質(zhì)和能力也是通過(guò)例子向讀者展示的,而不是簡(jiǎn)單的列舉出來(lái)。
2.主次不分,沒(méi)有邏輯
很多申請(qǐng)人寫(xiě)出來(lái)的美國(guó)大學(xué)文書(shū)PS,讓人看了之后分不清主次,不知道作者主要想表達(dá)什么意思,也看不出來(lái)作者有什么能吸引人的地方。
3.啰嗦,語(yǔ)言不夠簡(jiǎn)練
美國(guó)碩士留學(xué)申請(qǐng)中,很多同學(xué)寫(xiě)的美國(guó)留學(xué)申請(qǐng)文書(shū)PS語(yǔ)言都不夠簡(jiǎn)練,認(rèn)為寫(xiě)的多效果好,而事實(shí)遠(yuǎn)非如此。
適當(dāng)?shù)倪\(yùn)用感嘆句或語(yǔ)氣詞容易讓讀者形成共鳴,但在一篇美國(guó)大學(xué)文書(shū)PS中,反復(fù)出現(xiàn)這樣的句子,尤其是相似的句子就顯得矯情了,更不能打動(dòng)讀者。
后來(lái)看看參考范文
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
’For Knowledge Itself Is Power’. This is one of my favorite precepts and at this point in my life when I am about to complete my graduation and my future spreads in front of me like a dream, this adage has never influenced my life more than this before.
Knowledge and proper training are essential to succeed in today's highly competitive world. The best place where I can achieve this is in the United States of America - the undisputed leader in developing new products and processes. Not only is America the birthplace of my chosen field of study, it has also nurtured it for it's full growth and continuous development. To achieve my goals, I want to pursue a Master's program in Computer Science. It is the ideal way for me to gain the knowledge and skills to stand tall as a computer professional.
During my undergraduate studies, I acquired a comprehensive knowledge of computer hardware in all its complexity. I also learnt of diverse software and their applications. The highly dedicated teaching staff of my college taught me the various concepts involved in the field of computer engineering. Some of the subjects I studied were computer graphics, computer methodology and algorithms, logic circuits, principles of communication engineering, C programming, object oriented programming as well as programming using different tools.
I take a keen interest in Networking and Database Management Systems. As a part of my final year curriculum, I am working on a project with one of the India's finest web-site designing companies - MicroGiga Info. Sys. Ltd. The aim of the project is to create a web-site. The web-site, called "Jobs4All", aims to provide the user with a job depending upon his qualifications. Various database concepts', programming scri pts and the maintenance of a server are some of the features included in our web-site. Some of the products and tools used are ASP scr ipts, Java scri pts, Microsoft Access '97, Personal Web Server, etc. I am also interested in System Programming. For this very reason, I have selected Compiler Construction as the elective subject for my final year.
There is truly no end to learning, as this has become a world where a constant addition to abilities is the key to growth in a dynamic world. I am fortunate to belong to a family that places a high value of education. I have been given all the encouragement and facility to develop my talents and interests. I have completed several courses in public speaking and leadership training. Sports, music and reading also fill my life. I was also one of the organizer's for the Open Software competition in TECHNOMANIA '98, which is an inter-college festival annually, organized annually by my college. I am also an active participant in various events held in other institutes.
I seek to fulfill my goals in an environment that encourages creativity and motivation. I feel confident that the staff and facilities in your institute will provide me with such an environment. I am well aware of the demands of studying in the more competitive American environment. I am certain that I am mentally and physically competent to succeed at your school. I am basically a hard working and a sincere person. My enthusiasm and urge to excel will help me to make the best use of every learning opportunity.
In conclusion I would like to say that the knowledge gained from 4 years of engineering has provided me with a solid foundation. This will certainly help me in my desire to specialize in my chosen field. My country India has a thriving software industry. I aim to study abroad and return with the skill and competence to find my mark and be a vital part of this booming, futuristic industry. I assure you of my sincerity, dedication and hard work.
美國(guó)留學(xué)個(gè)人陳述寫(xiě)作要避免哪些誤區(qū)
誤區(qū)一:成為別人。
很多學(xué)生認(rèn)為他們應(yīng)該成為招生官想要他們成為的人,但事實(shí)上,招生官只想你做你自己。他們并不是要招收那些在每個(gè)領(lǐng)域都學(xué)得好、熱心當(dāng)志愿者、擅長(zhǎng)多種體育項(xiàng)目和不犯錯(cuò)的完美學(xué)生。相反,他們想了解真實(shí)的你。展示真實(shí)的你自己,寫(xiě)出一篇帶有你個(gè)人想法和感受的文書(shū)才是好的選擇。
誤區(qū)二:不分享你的一些經(jīng)歷或想法。
文書(shū)的主要目的是呈現(xiàn)申請(qǐng)中沒(méi)法展示的自己,但是仍然有很多學(xué)生忘記這一點(diǎn),尤其是寫(xiě)這樣的話題,比如寫(xiě)一個(gè)人,他們可能都會(huì)寫(xiě)自己遇到的人、喜歡的書(shū)中的一個(gè)人或者是文學(xué)上的一個(gè)人。這種情況下,他們可能更多地寫(xiě)的是他們?yōu)槭裁淳磁暹@個(gè)人或者是書(shū)中難忘的情節(jié),以至于忘了寫(xiě)這對(duì)他們產(chǎn)生的影響。所以多問(wèn)問(wèn)自己,你的文書(shū)是否能讓招生官更了解你是一個(gè)什么樣的人。
誤區(qū)三:寫(xiě)你并不真正關(guān)心的話題。
當(dāng)你寫(xiě)一個(gè)話題時(shí),確定選擇的話題對(duì)你有意義以及你了解這個(gè)話題。如果你能描述出,關(guān)于這個(gè)話題你是怎么做的,你很可能得到額外的認(rèn)可。很多學(xué)生認(rèn)為大學(xué)是想招收那些做了很多社區(qū)服務(wù)工作的學(xué)生。這是真實(shí)的,因?yàn)榇髮W(xué)贊揚(yáng)你為社區(qū)做貢獻(xiàn)的行為。但是,這并不意味著你必須得寫(xiě)關(guān)于社區(qū)服務(wù)工作的事,尤其是當(dāng)你覺(jué)得這些服務(wù)工作對(duì)塑造你自己沒(méi)有起到重要的作用時(shí),那就更沒(méi)必要寫(xiě)了。其他話題也是如此。選擇一個(gè)你覺(jué)得有意義的話題是很重要的,因?yàn)楦信d趣的話題能讓你寫(xiě)出一篇完整且具個(gè)人特色的文章
誤區(qū)四:寫(xiě)太多的點(diǎn)。
寫(xiě)文書(shū)時(shí),一個(gè)完整的單一信息比很多不完整的點(diǎn)更好。專注可以把一個(gè)具體的話題寫(xiě)得深入,解釋清楚自己的情況。為了更有說(shuō)服力,你應(yīng)該用具體的例子證明你的觀點(diǎn)。不要試圖分享你整個(gè)的人生,建議分享你生活中的一個(gè)方面,這樣做會(huì)讓你的文書(shū)有一個(gè)主題,你也會(huì)有足夠的字?jǐn)?shù)把這個(gè)話題寫(xiě)得更深入一些。
誤區(qū)五:試圖與眾不同。
會(huì)有一些人天生與眾不同,但是事實(shí)上我們大多數(shù)人都不是這樣的。比起寫(xiě)你是你們學(xué)校里與眾不同的人,寫(xiě)關(guān)于自己的自我分析、成長(zhǎng)或者洞察力更重要。
誤區(qū)六:不寫(xiě)常規(guī)性話題。
有些話題是招生官看了一遍又一遍的,比如你的個(gè)人成長(zhǎng)經(jīng)歷、你跟家人的關(guān)系、課外活動(dòng)和非常有含金量的活動(dòng)。這些話題非常普通,但是這不意味著你不應(yīng)該寫(xiě)。你寫(xiě)關(guān)于這個(gè)話題的內(nèi)容比話題本身更重要。例如,很多學(xué)生選擇寫(xiě)他們的爸爸或媽媽。家長(zhǎng)可能是對(duì)學(xué)生影響大的人之一,所以這個(gè)話題是很多學(xué)生都可以寫(xiě)的。因此,不要排除寫(xiě)自己的媽媽或爸爸,但是寫(xiě)媽媽或爸爸的方式一定不要跟其他人一樣。解釋一下你爸爸每天早上是怎么做早餐的以及這對(duì)你如何看待家庭有何影響。