美国top大学工程专业看重什么
1.麻省理工大学Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A strong academic foundation Explore yourself:
local college extension
summer programs
Extracurricular activities:
Choose your activities because they delight, intrigue and challenge you, not because you think they'll look impressive on your application
Show your creativity and leadership
2.斯坦福大学Stanford University
Academic Preparation
1) take advantage of the opportunities available to you in high school
2) work hard and achieve at a high level all four years
3) consult early on with your secondary school counselor
Intellectual vitality
1) To seek out opportunities
2) Expand perspective
3) Participate in creating new knowledge
Personal context: unique circumstance
Extracurricular activities: extracurricular activities and nonacademic interests
3.加州大学伯克利校区University of California-Berkeley
Personal qualities of the applicant, including leadership ability, character, motivation, insight, tenacity, initiative, originality, intellectual independence, responsibility, maturity, and demonstrated concern for others and for the community are considered.
Likely contributions to the intellectual and cultural vitality of the campus. In addition to a broad range of intellectual interests and achievements, admission readers seek diversity in personal background and experience.
Performance on standardized tests, the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Assessment plus Writing Test. In addition, any Advanced Placement or IBHL examinations the applicant may have taken will be considered.
Achievement in academic enrichment programs, including but not limited to those sponsored by the University of California. This criterion is measured by time and depth of participation, by the academic progress
made by the applicant during that participation, and by the intellectual rigor of the particular program.
Other evidence of achievement. This criterion recognizes exemplary, sustained achievement in any field of intellectual or creative endeavor; accomplishments in extracurricular activities such as the performing arts or athletics; leadership in school or community organizations; employment; and volunteer service.
Race, ethnicity, gender, and religion are excluded from the criteria.
4.加州理工学院California Institute of Technology
Teaching, professional, and vocational experience (include military service, but omit summer or part-time work not relevant to your professional goals)
Research experience
Major academic recognitions, honors, and memberships in scientific, professional and honorary societies
Professional activities
Significant extracurricular activities
Conference presentations
Titles of publications, major papers, or theses authored or co-authored; if published provide citation. Do not upload the entire document as the admissions committee often does not have the time to read a large file. It is preferred that you either list or provide links or a URL where publications can be located.
4.佐治亚理工学院Georgia Institute of Technology
Students who are involved in their schools, community and/or with their family exhibit a contribution to their community. Students’ interests and responsibilities are different, and there is no correct formula for this portion of the application.
Students often ask what makes a good record or they believe there are certain things they need to list on their record. In reality, we are most interested in learning what you are passionate about, and we value the different interests our students bring to Georgia Tech. Some of the traits we value in this portion of the application include:
Commitment
Self-motivation
Personal Responsibility
Compassion for Others
Initiative
Leadership
Entrepreneurism