隨著2022-2023申請季的到來,很多學(xué)校都更新了自己的附加文書題目。如果說之前給大家整理的,芝加哥大學(xué)和康奈爾大學(xué)的最新文書題目,還不夠讓你大開眼界”,那么接下來Top30 其他綜合大學(xué)的附加文書變化,足以讓你瞠目結(jié)舌、拍案叫絕!
哥倫比亞大學(xué)
變化一:刪除課內(nèi)必讀書單”一題
變化二:Community一題的題干中新增對于Community的定義:公平且具備包容性;同時需要突出自身背景對個人的塑造及影響;
題目:A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative community.
翻譯:哥倫比亞大學(xué)經(jīng)驗的一個特點是能夠在一個公平、包容、具有廣泛視角的社區(qū)中學(xué)習(xí)和發(fā)展。告訴我們你自己的一個重要的角度,觀點或生活經(jīng)驗,并描述它如何塑造了你向哥倫比亞的多元化和協(xié)作社區(qū)學(xué)習(xí)并為之做出貢獻的方式。
針對Community類的文書,學(xué)校百科的老師會帶領(lǐng)學(xué)生進行頭腦風(fēng)暴,首先會從定義社群”開始。這個世界上有很多種社群,不是每一種都能像XX社團”一樣好命名,但是我們可以提供一個框架來幫助學(xué)生概念化不同的community。
變化三:新增35詞的幸福源泉反思”題目
題目:In Columbia’s admissions process, we value who you are as a unique individual, distinct from your goals and achievements. In the last words of this writing supplement, we would like you to reflect on a source of happiness. Help us get to know you further by describing the first thing that comes to mind when you consider what simply brings you joy.
翻譯:在哥倫比亞大學(xué)的錄取過程中,我們視你為一個獨特的個體,有別于你的目標和成就。在這篇附加文書的最后幾句話里,我們想讓你反思一下幸福的源泉。當你考慮什么能給你帶來快樂時,你首先想到的是什么,通過描述來幫助我們進一步了解你。
耶魯大學(xué)
變化一:簡答題最后一題由和&或”的概念改為開放性問題
題目:What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?
翻譯:哪些關(guān)于你的事情是你在任何申請環(huán)節(jié)都沒有提到的?
變化二:必答題第一題由課程學(xué)術(shù)興趣改為面對反對意見的堅持和改變”
題目:Yale carries out its mission through the free exchange of ideas in an ethical, interdependent, and diverse community.” Reflect on a time when you exchanged ideas about an important issue with someone holding an opposing view. How did the experience lead you either to change your opinion or to sharpen your reasons for holding onto it?
翻譯:耶魯通過在一個有道德、相互依存且多元化的社區(qū)中自由交流想法”來實現(xiàn)其使命。試回想,當你與持相反觀點的人就一個重要問題交換意見的時候,這段經(jīng)歷是如何讓你改變了觀點,或者強化了你堅持下去的理由?
變化三:必答題第二題對去年的題目進行了融合
題目:Reflect on a time when you have worked to enhance a community to which you feel connected. Why have these efforts been meaningful to you? You may define community however you like.
翻譯:試回想,當你為一個與你緊密連接的社區(qū)而努力的時候,為什么這些努力對你有意義?你可以根據(jù)自己的喜好來定義這個社區(qū)。
賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)
變化一:新增感謝信”一題,但建議避免寫父母、老師等老生常談的素材,也切忌過多描述他人而喧賓奪主
題目:Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge. (We encourage you to share this note with that person, if possible, and reflect on the experience!)
翻譯:寫一封簡短的感謝信給你尚未感謝但想感謝的人。
加州理工學(xué)院
變化一:文書大換血!出現(xiàn)了4個全新的必答題目,一起來看~
題目:(WHY Major類)Why did you choose that area of interest?
翻譯:你為什么選擇這個感興趣的領(lǐng)域?
題目:(STEM探索類)At Caltech, we investigate some of the most challenging, fundamental problems in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Identify and describe two STEM-related experiences from your high school years, either in or out of the classroom, and tell us how and why they activated your curiosity. What about them made you want to learn more and explore further?
翻譯:在加州理工學(xué)院,我們研究科學(xué)、技術(shù)、工程和數(shù)學(xué)中一些最 具挑戰(zhàn)性的基本問題。找出并描述你高中時期在課堂內(nèi)外的兩次與 STEM 相關(guān)的經(jīng)歷,并告訴我們它們?nèi)绾我约盀楹渭ぐl(fā)了你的好奇心。他們是怎樣讓你想了解更多并進一步探索?
題目:(個人創(chuàng)造力)The creativity, inventiveness, and innovation of Caltech’s students, faculty, and researchers have won Nobel Prizes and put rovers on Mars, but Techers also imagine smaller scale innovations every day, from new ways to design solar cells to 3D printing dorm decor. How have you been an innovator in your own life?
翻譯:加州理工學(xué)院的學(xué)生、教師和研究人員的創(chuàng)造力、發(fā)明能力和創(chuàng)新力已經(jīng)獲得了諾貝爾獎,并將漫游者送上了火星,但技術(shù)人員也每天都在想象更小規(guī)模的創(chuàng)新,從設(shè)計太陽能電池的新方法到 3D 打印宿舍裝飾。你是如何成為自己生活中的創(chuàng)新者的?
題目:(背景塑造)The process of discovery is best advanced when people from diverse backgrounds come together to solve the greatest challenges in their fields. How do your past experiences and present-day perspectives inform who you have become and how you navigate the world?
翻譯:當來自不同背景的人們,齊心協(xié)力解決各自領(lǐng)域中最大的挑戰(zhàn)時,發(fā)現(xiàn)的過程會得到最好 的推進。你過去的經(jīng)歷和現(xiàn)在的觀點如何讓你知道,你已經(jīng)成為誰以及你如何探索這個世界?
變化二:選答題中有3個興趣愛好類”題目,可以讓申請者更好地展示個人的綜合能力
題目:If there are aspects of your identity that you feel are not captured elsewhere in this application, please provide that information below.
翻譯:如果你覺得在本申請中沒有涉及到你身份的某些方面,請在下面提供相關(guān)信息。
題目:When not surveying the stars, peering through microscopes, or running through marathons of coding, Caltech students pursue an eclectic array of interests that range from speedcubing to participating in varsity athletics to reading romance novels. What is a favorite interest or hobby and why does it bring you joy?
翻譯:加州理工學(xué)院的學(xué)生在不觀測恒星、不通過顯微鏡觀察、不馬拉松式的編程的時候,會追求各種各樣的興趣愛好,從速立方到參加校隊運動,再到閱讀言情小說。你最喜歡的興趣或愛好是什么?為什么它能給你帶來快樂?
題目:Did you have a hard time narrowing it down to just one interest or hobby? We understand – Caltech students like to stay busy, too – tell us about another hobby or interest!
翻譯:你是否很難將興趣或愛好的范圍只縮小到一種?我們理解——加州理工學(xué)院的學(xué)生也喜歡保持忙碌——告訴我們你的另一個愛好或興趣!
達特茅斯學(xué)院
變化一:原6選1題目中的個人介紹”升級為必答題目
題目:Be yourself,” Oscar Wilde advised. Everyone else is taken.” Introduce yourself in 200-250 words.
翻譯:做你自己,”奧斯卡·王爾德建議道。其他人都有人做了。”用200-250字介紹自己。
變化二:其余5題的題干表述有細微變化,但核心依舊是考察學(xué)生的創(chuàng)造力、行動力、個人影響力和邏輯思考能力
翻譯:
1.工黨領(lǐng) 袖和民權(quán)活動家多洛雷斯·韋爾塔(Dolores Huerta)建議過有目的的生活。我們必須用我們的生命讓世界變得更美好,而不僅僅是為了獲得東西,”她說。這就是我們被安置在地球上的原因。”你希望以什么方式產(chǎn)生——或者正在產(chǎn)生——影響?
2.什么讓你興奮?
3.在《駕馭荒野的男孩》中,2014屆的William Kamkwamba回想了用回收材料建造一座風(fēng)車,為他家馬拉維房屋的電器提供動力:如果你想成功,你所能做的就是嘗試。”是什么驅(qū)使你去創(chuàng)造,而你希望創(chuàng)造什么?或你已經(jīng)創(chuàng)造過什么了?
4.蘇斯博士,也就是達特茅斯1925屆的西奧多·蓋澤爾(Theodor Geisel),寫道:思考和好奇。好奇和思考。”你想知道和思考什么?
5.詹姆斯鮑德溫寫道:并非所有面臨的事情都可以改變;但在面對它之前,什么也改變不了。”這句話如何適用于你的生活經(jīng)歷?