个人陈述,(PERSONALSTATEMENT,以下简称PS)是申请美国,加拿大,英国等西方国家的大学/研究生录取时由申请人写的关于自我的一篇漫谈体文章。有的学校要求的文章题目不一定叫PERSONALSTATEMENT,如有的学校让写出动机(Motivation)兴趣,经历等。由于在中国的升学体制中,基本上是唯分数论的,因此中国的申请人对这类文件的写作和思维方式不熟悉。而欧美大学录取学生,发放奖学金,是通过全面综合考察申请者的条件来决定的。
在某些学校,个人陈述已经代替了面试,作为评价学生的一个重要依据。因此,个人陈述在整个申请材料的准备中占据了举足轻重的地位,也有必要赢得众位申请者的重视。
欧美大学录取学生,发放奖学金,是通过全面综合考察申请者的条件来决定的。用以向录取院校从各个角度展现您的求学动机,学术学习能力,工作和研究经历,结合一系列更&ldquo,客观&rdquo,,可量化的指标:如GRE,TOEFL,IELTS,GPA等构成您的全貌。留学文书在西方的文化背景下是申请入学(奖学金)的极为重要的组成部分。其中PS往往对您的申请是否成功起到很大的作用。
个人陈述是在申请过程中按照学校要求来写一篇有关申请人背景,学术成就和未来研究和职业目标的文章。一篇成功的个人陈述应不但应该语言流畅,逻辑严谨,层次分明,更要充分显示申请人的才华并抓住审阅人的注意力。
个人陈述也有不同的名称,如Personal Statement,Statement of Purpose,Statement of Intent,Statement of Objectives,Academic Statement,Study Plan,Academic Objectives等。
个人陈述应当包含以下内容:
(一)申请者的学术或专业兴趣及背景,
(二)欲研究的方向;
(三)未来的职业目标。
 , , , 以下是申请普通研究生和法学院、商学院及医学院研究生院常见的具有代表性的问题。
第一类问题:高度自由发挥
这类问题只是泛泛要求申请人谈谈自己的背景、爱好、目标或任何自己感兴趣的话题,有的甚至连篇幅长短都不作限定。
--Provide any additional information you wish to bring to the attention of the Admission Committee. You may wish to discuss particular accomplishments, activities, employment, hobbies, or professional goals.
--We require all applicants to submit a personal statement. The statement should describe any unusual aspects of your background which might contribute to the diversity of our student body as well as describe any extraordinary skills or traits that you might possess which would be relevant to us.
--Please submit a personal statement not exceeding 500 words in length on a matter that interests you.
第二类问题:讲述有益经历
这类问题要求申请人对以往的成功或失败经历做分析检讨。
--Please discuss any significant activities or work experience which might enrich your study at our school.
--Describe an experience (either personal or professional) in which you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
第三类问题:挖掘求学动机
这类问题比较明确地要求申请人回答为什么选择该校,尤其是申请人能从该校获得什么。
--Tell us your reasons for seeking a professional education.
--At this point in your life, what motivates you to consider further education at our school?
--Discuss the aspects of your background and experience that have led you to choose a career in&hellip,
--This statement is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and to discuss your personal and professional goals.
--How would you want your professional achievements and contributions to be remembered after your death?
--Discuss how a degree from our school/program will assist you in reaching your short - and long-term goals.
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