出國留學：個人陳述如何寫？
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如何寫個人陳述
個人陳述是在申請過程中按照學校要求來寫一篇有關申請人過去背景，目前成就和未來目標的文章。一篇成功的個人陳述應不但語言流暢，且文章邏輯嚴謹，層次分明，能充分顯示申請人的才華并抓住審閱人的注意力。幾乎所有學校都要求提交個人陳述。
個人陳述應當包含以下內(nèi)容：
（一） 申請者的學術或?qū)I(yè)興趣及背景；
�。ǘ� 欲研究的方向；
（三） 未來的職業(yè)目標。
如果個人陳述寫作得當，可以很大程度地提高申請者獲得錄取和獎學金的幾率。這對申請者來說是一個絕好的機會�？上У氖呛芏嗌暾堈邔OEFL、GRE可謂嘔心瀝血，而對個人陳述往往一蹴而就，敷衍了事，內(nèi)容貧乏、語法錯誤連篇。而西方的大學并不單是通過傳統(tǒng)的考試來考評其申請者的資格，這并不是說他們的錄取標準不嚴格。外國教授在決定您是否正是他們想要的人時，首先希望聽一聽您對于您自己作何評價。當您通過申請文書來介紹您自己時，您會發(fā)現(xiàn)所面臨的機遇和挑戰(zhàn)同樣之大。
要寫出成功的申請文書僅僅有那些適用于任何類型寫作的基本寫作技巧（清晰、簡潔）是遠遠不夠的。一篇好的申請文書要求申請人能夠用一種與其他申請人完全不同方式，巧妙地展現(xiàn)自己的獨特個性和經(jīng)驗。這是一件要求比較高，通常非常繁累的工作。這不僅僅對中國人如此，以英語為母語的人在此類寫作時也會感到的十分頭疼，但是我們中國人還需克服語言的障礙。然而，您應該認為您不但可以完成這一工作，而且不會不比他們差。當您真正開始以后，您會發(fā)現(xiàn)您所有的努力都會有所回報。
試著這樣來做：
1．分析您的個性和經(jīng)歷。
2．區(qū)分、組織和取舍您的特質(zhì)、經(jīng)歷、和成就來滿足學校錄取的要求和標準。
3．把所有這些編排好的訊息歸納一個敘述性的結構中。
4．草擬出一篇具有說服力能突出您的特質(zhì)的短文來。只要足夠深入地探索了您的人生經(jīng)歷和內(nèi)心世界，您會發(fā)現(xiàn)您很特別，非常的特別，以您自己的方式。
寫作一系列申請文書的過程是一個自我審視的過程。成功的申請者注重這樣一種策略，即致力于把自己與那些有著差不多的GPA、TOEFL/GRE成績、成就、獎勵或人生經(jīng)歷的人區(qū)別開來。雖然其他申請者可以清楚有效地寫作，聰明的申請者則通過有目的地使自己與其他人區(qū)分開來從而在競爭中勝出。這正是創(chuàng)造性、目的性和動人的寫作發(fā)揮作用之處。
如何寫個人陳述
個人陳述是在申請過程中按照學校要求來寫一篇有關申請人過去背景，目前成就和未來目標的文章。一篇成功的個人陳述應不但語言流暢，且文章邏輯嚴謹，層次分明，能充分顯示申請人的才華并抓住審閱人的注意力。幾乎所有學校都要求提交個人陳述。
個人陳述應當包含以下內(nèi)容：
�。ㄒ唬� 申請者的學術或?qū)I(yè)興趣及背景；
�。ǘ� 欲研究的方向；
�。ㄈ� 未來的職業(yè)目標。
如果個人陳述寫作得當，可以很大程度地提高申請者獲得錄取和獎學金的幾率。這對申請者來說是一個絕好的機會�？上У氖呛芏嗌暾堈邔OEFL、GRE可謂嘔心瀝血，而對個人陳述往往一蹴而就，敷衍了事，內(nèi)容貧乏、語法錯誤連篇。而西方的大學并不單是通過傳統(tǒng)的考試來考評其申請者的資格，這并不是說他們的錄取標準不嚴格。外國教授在決定您是否正是他們想要的人時，首先希望聽一聽您對于您自己作何評價。當您通過申請文書來介紹您自己時，您會發(fā)現(xiàn)所面臨的機遇和挑戰(zhàn)同樣之大。
要寫出成功的申請文書僅僅有那些適用于任何類型寫作的基本寫作技巧（清晰、簡潔）是遠遠不夠的。一篇好的申請文書要求申請人能夠用一種與其他申請人完全不同方式，巧妙地展現(xiàn)自己的獨特個性和經(jīng)驗。這是一件要求比較高，通常非常繁累的工作。這不僅僅對中國人如此，以英語為母語的人在此類寫作時也會感到的十分頭疼，但是我們中國人還需克服語言的障礙。然而，您應該認為您不但可以完成這一工作，而且不會不比他們差。當您真正開始以后，您會發(fā)現(xiàn)您所有的努力都會有所回報。
試著這樣來做：
1．分析您的個性和經(jīng)歷。
2．區(qū)分、組織和取舍您的特質(zhì)、經(jīng)歷、和成就來滿足學校錄取的要求和標準。
3．把所有這些編排好的訊息歸納一個敘述性的結構中。
4．草擬出一篇具有說服力能突出您的特質(zhì)的短文來。只要足夠深入地探索了您的人生經(jīng)歷和內(nèi)心世界，您會發(fā)現(xiàn)您很特別，非常的特別，以您自己的方式。
寫作一系列申請文書的過程是一個自我審視的過程。成功的申請者注重這樣一種策略，即致力于把自己與那些有著差不多的GPA、TOEFL/GRE成績、成就、獎勵或人生經(jīng)歷的人區(qū)別開來。雖然其他申請者可以清楚有效地寫作，聰明的申請者則通過有目的地使自己與其他人區(qū)分開來從而在競爭中勝出。這正是創(chuàng)造性、目的性和動人的寫作發(fā)揮作用之處。
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Dear Professor:
This letter of recommendation is for Caleb, a young man I have had the pleasure of knowing for the last 20 months. As a professor emeritus, I have come in contact with thousands of college and graduate students. However, Mr. Caleb stands out as a very extraordinary one with his research and teaching capability, personality and what is more, his "academic spirit".
During his graduate study, he worked as my research assistant first, then as a teaching assistant of our department. Usually it is hard for someone to be good at even either one. However, as his adviser, I was pleased to find thatboth works he did was far exceeding what is called good. For example, unlike most other graduate students who are eager to publish essays and thus fear to take pains to make exhaustive investigation for their research, Mr. Caleb made extensive survey for his in the project sponsored by Science and Tech Commission of "Chicago" municipal government.He searched every possible source of information within his reach and affords for related materials. As far as I know, he has been to Beijing to the National Library of China, Science and Tech Information Center, Tsinghua University s Library and most public libraries of "Chicago". He searched both in library and on web, which is a totally new approach to us. Neither was Mr. Caleb satisfied with second-hand information only. During the process, he also interviewed with supervisors of some scientific institutes of "Chicago" to obtain first-hand information.
His teaching is equally praiseworthy. I often heard his students said that Mr.Caleb s lectures were interesting and enlightening and they loved to listen to his lectures. In fact, he has his own teaching style.To my knowledge,it is quite western. In other words, he pays more attention to arouse the desire of seeking knowledge among his students instead of maintaining a quiet and rigid lecture atmosphere as most other teachers do.Thus you can imagine his lectures are full of discussions, laughter and eager eyes of learning.
His personality also impressed me so much. I would like to take only one case among numerous ones as example.This summer, I happened to have some thesessent to a professor who lived in another university for his review.It was so urgent that I could not wait even one more moment. Then I got Mr. Caleb to do it. He nodded without even hesitation. It sounds like not a big deal. However, it was scorching outside at noon then and it took him almost 1 hour s bike ride back and forth!
Besides his research, teaching capability and personality,I think I should bring up the overwhelmingly strong point of Mr. Caleb--his academic spirit. Although I know that it is hard to define what is called "academic spirit", Mr. Caleb does prove it through his independence on his research, innovative perspective and commitment to academic activity. Frankly, I think it is the "academic spirit"that distinguishes him from thousands of college and graduate students I have ever known. With the "academic spirit", Mr. Caleb is marching steadily towards his career goal--an ideal scholar with time goes by.
One more point. Mr. Caleb s English is excellent compared to most college or graduate students I have ever known.For example, "Chicago" municipal govern-ment held "International Friendship Month" and invited many foreigners (including guests from Clevend, U.S.A.) last summer. Mr. Caleb was chosen as one of 6 volunteer interpreters out of nearly 300 college and graduate studentswho applied the positions. Therefore I am sure that he will adapt to the rigors of graduate school life in U.S. without any great difficulty.
Your kind consideration will be greatly appreciated.I would like to providemore information upon your request. You can reach me either by the home phone and mailing address or via Internet,my email address is: xxxx@btamail.net.cn
Thank you.
Truly,
XXX
