申請(qǐng)頂尖院校是許多學(xué)生的夢(mèng)想,而其中一個(gè)關(guān)鍵的環(huán)節(jié)就是完成學(xué)校專屬的補(bǔ)充文書題目(Supplemental Essay)。在8月1日,美國大學(xué)申請(qǐng)平臺(tái)Common Application正式開放,這對(duì)于所有想要申請(qǐng)美國大學(xué)的學(xué)生來說是個(gè)重要的時(shí)刻。補(bǔ)充文書的完成將有助于你在眾多有競爭力的申請(qǐng)者中脫穎而出,從而增加你被夢(mèng)校錄取的機(jī)會(huì)。
2024 Fall文書題目
Common App每年年初都會(huì)公布下一申請(qǐng)季的文書題目。所以在今年2月初的時(shí)候就已經(jīng)明確今年的文書題目和去年一致。下面再重新發(fā)一次,大家也可以收藏起來,看看自己的文書如何下手。
題目一:Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
解釋:讓申請(qǐng)者描述下自己的某個(gè)特質(zhì),比如背景、身份、興趣等,說明是自己不可或缺的一部分,通過你的故事,描述它們是如何幫助你更好的展示自己。這是CA最常見的題目之一,多年改革,這個(gè)題目都被保留。真的是讓申請(qǐng)者通過自己的故事,展示你個(gè)性化的一面,與眾不同的自己,也是申請(qǐng)者們選擇最多的題目之一。
題目二:The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
解釋:這個(gè)題目比較常規(guī),題目雖然要求學(xué)生寫一段失敗經(jīng)歷/挑戰(zhàn)等,但招生官更想看到你從這段經(jīng)歷中獲得的成長。obstacle-lesson-success, 因此寫作核心在于需要你展現(xiàn)在面對(duì)‘挑戰(zhàn)/挫折/失敗’時(shí)的思考和經(jīng)驗(yàn)總結(jié),以及這個(gè)思考是如何影響你未來的人生的。
題目三:Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
解釋:這個(gè)題目旨在考察學(xué)生的批判性思維能力。招生官更想看到你對(duì)于學(xué)習(xí)/真理/現(xiàn)象的嚴(yán)謹(jǐn),理性以及敢質(zhì)疑不迷信權(quán)威的態(tài)度,更想聽到你的批判性思考。關(guān)于批判性思考,并不代表需要全盤否定一些看法,而質(zhì)疑的結(jié)果也不是一定要成功的。重點(diǎn)是挑戰(zhàn)后你做了什么,側(cè)重成長變化。
題目四:Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
解釋:回憶一件別人用驚喜的方式,讓你倍感快樂和感恩的事情以及這種感激之情如何影響或改變了你。希望學(xué)生們的關(guān)注重點(diǎn)不僅要放在學(xué)術(shù)和活動(dòng)上,也要放在社會(huì)貢獻(xiàn)、家庭貢獻(xiàn)以及關(guān)愛自我等方面。
題目五:Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
解釋:這個(gè)題目是描述讓你成長或重新認(rèn)識(shí)自己或他人的一個(gè)成就、事件或收獲,可以是個(gè)人成長經(jīng)歷中一次有里程碑意義的經(jīng)歷,也可以是面對(duì)一次嶄新的事件給你帶來重新認(rèn)識(shí)自我的機(jī)會(huì)。招生官更想了解的是你在情感智力上的成長,不僅僅停留在讓你得到改變的事件或者醒悟上,更需要點(diǎn)出這個(gè)經(jīng)驗(yàn)如何影響你的個(gè)人成長的。
題目六:Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
解釋:描述一個(gè)你覺得很吸引人以至于讓你忘記時(shí)間的話題、想法或概念,為什么它讓你著迷?當(dāng)你想了解更多信息時(shí),你會(huì)求助于什么或者誰?與其他題目相比,這個(gè)題目看上去更有趣。招生官想更加了解你真正熱衷和好奇的東西是什么,以及你是如何滿足這些欲望的,以此判斷你你能夠成為一個(gè)Passionate and Curious Learner。在這個(gè)過程中,要突出申請(qǐng)者的學(xué)習(xí)能力,還要體現(xiàn)出有趣。
題目七:Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
解釋:這是一道開放題,題目自選,可以是你之前寫好的文章或者任何你自創(chuàng)的選題??此坪唵危瑢?shí)際上最難,選擇這道題的同學(xué)一定要慎重。
以上就是今年CA公布的題目及解讀。
隨著8月1日,Common Application的開放,代表著今年的美本申請(qǐng)季正式開始。而由于廢止了“平權(quán)法案”,大學(xué)們紛紛調(diào)整了文書題目,以適應(yīng)最高法裁決的要求。
美本申請(qǐng)規(guī)劃/賽道選擇/文書指導(dǎo)等可掃碼咨詢小助手

帶大家看美國大學(xué)們調(diào)整后的文書題目長什么樣?
改變文書題目大學(xué)
哈佛大學(xué)
處在輿論中心的哈佛大學(xué),毫不意外地調(diào)整了今年的文書題目。今年申請(qǐng)者將被要求回答五個(gè)問題,而不是以前的單選題。哈佛大學(xué)發(fā)言人喬納森-帕倫博(Jonathan Palumbo)表示,哈佛大學(xué)希望學(xué)生分享他們的生活經(jīng)歷、學(xué)術(shù)成就和課外活動(dòng)是如何塑造他們的,并描述他們對(duì)未來的期望。
?1、Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. How will the life experiences that shape who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard? (200 words)
哈佛大學(xué)早就認(rèn)識(shí)到招收多元化學(xué)生群體的重要性。那些塑造了今天的你的人生經(jīng)歷將如何幫助你為哈佛做出貢獻(xiàn)?
2、Briefly describe an intellectual experience that was important to you. (200 words)
簡要描述一次對(duì)你來說很重要的智力體驗(yàn)經(jīng)歷。
3、Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are. (200 words)
簡要描述塑造你身份的任何課外活動(dòng)、工作經(jīng)歷、旅行或家庭責(zé)任。
4、How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future? (200 words)
你希望將來如何利用你在哈佛所接受的教育?
5、Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you. (200 words)
列出你的室友可能會(huì)想了解關(guān)于你的三件事。
斯坦福大學(xué)
在這個(gè)申請(qǐng)季,所有斯坦福大學(xué)的一年級(jí)申請(qǐng)者都必須完成3道斯坦福特有的短文Short Essays(每篇文章100至250字),其中第3道是今年的新題目,這道題目詢問申請(qǐng)者有哪些特別的經(jīng)歷和興趣能夠?yàn)樗固垢P@做出貢獻(xiàn)。
Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.
請(qǐng)描述你的生活經(jīng)歷、興趣愛好和性格的哪些方面會(huì)幫助你作為斯坦福大學(xué)的本科生做出與眾不同的貢獻(xiàn)。
康奈爾大學(xué)
今年除了每個(gè)學(xué)院特定的文書題目外,康奈爾的所有申請(qǐng)者都要回答以下問題:
In the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War, Ezra Cornell wrote, "I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study." For over 150 years, Cornell University has remained deeply committed to Ezra’s vision. Explain how your life experiences will help inform your contributions to a learning community devoted to “... any person … any study.” We encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences, including how local (e.g., family, school, neighborhood) or global communities you’ve been part of have helped shape your perspective
在美國內(nèi)戰(zhàn)結(jié)束后,以斯拉-康奈爾寫道:"我希望建立一所任何人都能在其中找到任何學(xué)科教學(xué)的機(jī)構(gòu)。150 多年來,康奈爾大學(xué)一直堅(jiān)定地致力于實(shí)現(xiàn)以斯拉的理想。請(qǐng)解釋您的人生經(jīng)歷將如何幫助您為一個(gè)致力于"......任何人......任何研究 "的學(xué)習(xí)社區(qū)做出貢獻(xiàn)。我們鼓勵(lì)你廣泛思考自己的人生經(jīng)歷,包括你參與的本地(如家庭、學(xué)校、社區(qū))或全球社區(qū)是如何幫助塑造了你。
布朗大學(xué)
今年布朗大學(xué)新增了一道200-250字的文書:
Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community.
進(jìn)入布朗大學(xué)的學(xué)生通常會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn),在學(xué)院山上安家會(huì)自然而然地引起他們對(duì)自己出身的反思。請(qǐng)分享你成長過程中的某個(gè)方面是如何激勵(lì)或挑戰(zhàn)你的,以及這可能會(huì)讓你對(duì)布朗社區(qū)做出哪些獨(dú)特的貢獻(xiàn)。
弗吉尼亞大學(xué)
在最高法院推翻基于種族的平權(quán)法案之后,弗吉尼亞大學(xué)要求學(xué)生回答一道必答文書題,討論他們的 "背景、觀點(diǎn)或經(jīng)歷"。
What about your individual background, perspective, or experience will serve as a source of strength for you or those around you at UVA?
你的個(gè)人背景、觀點(diǎn)或經(jīng)歷中的哪些方面會(huì)成為你或你周圍的人在弗吉尼亞大學(xué)的力量源泉?
約翰霍普金斯大學(xué)
Tell us about an aspect of your identity (e.g., race, gender, sexuality, religion, community, etc.) or a life experience that has shaped you as an individual and how that influenced what you’d like to pursue in college at Hopkins. This can be a future goal or experience that is either academic, extracurricular, or social.
請(qǐng)告訴我們您身份的一個(gè)方面(如種族、性別、性取向、宗教、社區(qū)等)或塑造了您個(gè)人的一段生活經(jīng)歷,以及這對(duì)您在霍普金斯大學(xué)所追求的目標(biāo)產(chǎn)生了怎樣的影響。這可以是學(xué)術(shù)、課外或社交方面的未來目標(biāo)或經(jīng)歷。
賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)
之前,無論申請(qǐng)賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)哪個(gè)本科學(xué)院,都是統(tǒng)一的簡答題。
但今年,賓大換掉了過去“一刀切式”的簡答題,而是根據(jù)不同本科學(xué)院,給出了不同的申請(qǐng)文書題目。
這么改的原因是,校方認(rèn)為‘一刀切’的簡答題,無法區(qū)別出每個(gè)本科學(xué)院之間的差異。
此外,賓大今年還保留了去年新增的補(bǔ)充文書題目——感謝信——以鼓勵(lì)申請(qǐng)者表達(dá)感激之情。目的是讓申請(qǐng)者思考周圍的人如何塑造他們。
1、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!) (150-200 words, only required for first year applicants)
給那些你從未感謝過但想要感謝的人寫一封簡短的感謝信。(如果可能的話,我們鼓勵(lì)你與那個(gè)人分享這篇筆記,并反思一下你的經(jīng)歷!)(150-200字,僅限大一新生申請(qǐng)者)
2、How will you explore community at Penn?Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective, and how your experiences and perspective will help shape Penn. (150-200 words)
你將如何探索賓大的社區(qū)?考慮賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)將如何幫助你塑造自己的觀點(diǎn),以及你的經(jīng)歷和觀點(diǎn)將如何幫助塑造賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)。(150 - 200字)
不同本科學(xué)院對(duì)應(yīng)的不同的特定文書題目
?賓大文理學(xué)院Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. How will the life experiences that shape who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard? (200 words)
哈佛大學(xué)早就認(rèn)識(shí)到招收多元化學(xué)生群體的重要性。那些塑造了今天的你的人生經(jīng)歷將如何幫助你為哈佛做出貢獻(xiàn)?
沃頓商學(xué)院Wharton prepares its students to make an impact by applying business methods and economic theory to real-world problems, including economic, political, and social issues. Please reflect on a current issue of importance to you and share how you hope a Wharton education would help you to explore it. (150-200 words)
沃頓商學(xué)院通過將商業(yè)方法和經(jīng)濟(jì)理論應(yīng)用于現(xiàn)實(shí)世界的問題,包括經(jīng)濟(jì)、政治和社會(huì)問題,培養(yǎng)學(xué)生發(fā)揮影響力。請(qǐng)反思一個(gè)當(dāng)前對(duì)你來說很重要的問題,并分享你希望沃頓商學(xué)院的教育如何幫助你探索這個(gè)問題。(150 - 200字)
工程與應(yīng)用科學(xué)學(xué)院Penn Engineering prepares its students to become leaders in technology, by combining a strong foundation in the natural sciences and mathematics, exploration in the liberal arts, and depth of study in focused disciplinary majors. Please share how you hope to explore your engineering interests at Penn. (150-200 words)
賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)工程學(xué)院通過將自然科學(xué) 和數(shù)學(xué)的堅(jiān)實(shí)基礎(chǔ)、文科的探索和重點(diǎn)學(xué)科專業(yè)的深度學(xué)習(xí)相結(jié)合,為學(xué)生成為技術(shù)領(lǐng)域的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者做好準(zhǔn)備。請(qǐng)分享你希望如何在賓大探索你的工程興趣。(150 - 200字)
護(hù)理學(xué)院Penn Nursing intends to meet the health needs of society in a global and multicultural world by preparing its students to impact healthcare by advancing science and promoting equity. What do you think this means for the future of nursing, and how do you see yourself contributing to our mission of promoting equity in healthcare?(150-200 words)
賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)護(hù)理學(xué)院旨在滿足全球和多元文化世界中社會(huì)的健康需求,為學(xué)生做好準(zhǔn)備,通過推進(jìn)科學(xué)和促進(jìn)公平來影響醫(yī)療保健。你認(rèn)為這對(duì)護(hù)理的未來意味著什么?你又如何看待自己為我們促進(jìn)醫(yī)療公平的使命做出的貢獻(xiàn)?
哥倫比亞大學(xué)
哥倫比亞大學(xué)今年也添加了一篇新的文書題目,重點(diǎn)關(guān)注逆境:
In college/university, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant's ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result. (150 words or fewer)
在學(xué)院/大學(xué)里,學(xué)生經(jīng)常會(huì)遇到他們無法預(yù)測或預(yù)料到的挑戰(zhàn)。因此,了解申請(qǐng)人在逆境中度過難關(guān)的能力對(duì)我們來說很重要。請(qǐng)描述一個(gè)你遇到過的障礙,并討論你因此而發(fā)展起來的個(gè)人品質(zhì)、技能或見解。(150字以內(nèi))
達(dá)特茅斯大學(xué)
今年達(dá)特茅斯學(xué)院的附加文書題目發(fā)生了重大改變, 必答題增加了一道題目,可以二選一。
第三個(gè)選答題相較去年增加一道, 一共6道題,且有3道是新題目。這是為了給學(xué)生提供更多方式來突出他們獨(dú)特的身份和未來的潛力。
耶魯大學(xué)
耶魯大學(xué)的補(bǔ)充文書內(nèi)容,則分為了簡答題(Short Answer Questions)和必答文書(Essay)兩個(gè)部分。
其中,簡答題共四題,第二題和第三題更換了新的題目;
2、If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be?
如果你能教一門大學(xué)課程,寫一本書,或者創(chuàng)作一件原創(chuàng)藝術(shù)作品,那會(huì)是什么?
3、除了家庭成員,誰是對(duì)你有重大影響的人?他們的影響是什么?Other than a family member, who is someone who has had a significant influence on you? What has been the impact of their influence?
簡要描述塑造你身份的任何課外活動(dòng)、工作經(jīng)歷、旅行或家庭責(zé)任。必答文書第一道題目和第二道題目發(fā)生了細(xì)微的改變,新增了第三題。
3、Reflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college. How has it shaped you?
反思你個(gè)人經(jīng)歷中你認(rèn)為會(huì)豐富你的大學(xué)的一個(gè)因素。它是如何塑造了你?
紐約大學(xué)
今年的NYU本科文書題目,用了校友或Commencement Speaker的講話中的內(nèi)容來做文書題目,采用了6選1的文書題目模式,其中第6個(gè)為自擬題目,給了學(xué)生更多的選擇,但是字?jǐn)?shù)上限僅為250字。
1、“We’re used to people telling us there are no solutions, and then creating our own. So we did what we do best. We reached out to each other, and to our allies, and we mobilized across communities to make change, to benefit and include everyone in society.” Judith Heuman, 2022 NYU Commencement Address
“我們習(xí)慣于人們告訴我們沒有解決方案,然后我們自己創(chuàng)造解決方案。所以我們做了我們最擅長的事情。我們相互接觸,也與我們的盟友接觸,我們動(dòng)員各個(gè)社區(qū)做出改變,造福并包容社會(huì)中的每個(gè)人?!?Judith Heuman,2022 年紐約大學(xué)畢業(yè)典禮致辭。
2、“I encourage your discomfort, that you must contribute, that you must make your voice heard. That is the essence of good citizenship." Sherilynn Ifill, 2015 NYU Commencement Address
簡要描述一次對(duì)你來說很重要的智力體驗(yàn)經(jīng)歷?!拔夜膭?lì)你感到不安,你必須做出貢獻(xiàn),你必須讓別人聽到你的聲音。這就是良好公民的本質(zhì)?!?Sherilynn Ifill,2015 年紐約大學(xué)畢業(yè)典禮致辭
3、"If you know how to fly but you never knew how to walk, wouldn’t that be sad?" Lang Lang, 2015 NYU Honorary Degree Recipient
“如果你知道怎么飛,但你從來不知道怎么走,那不是很悲傷嗎?” 郎朗,2015 年紐約大學(xué)榮譽(yù)學(xué)位獲得者
4、"You have the right to want things and to want things to change." Sanna Marin, Former Prime Minister of Finland, 2023 NYU Commencement Address
“你有權(quán)想要一些東西并希望事情改變?!?芬蘭前總理桑娜·馬林 (Sanna Marin) 2023 年紐約大學(xué)畢業(yè)典禮致辭
5、"It's hard to fight when the fight ain't fair.”let us know why it inspires you Taylor Swift, Change, Released 2008, 2022 NYU Commencement Speaker
“當(dāng)戰(zhàn)斗不公平時(shí),戰(zhàn)斗就很難了。”讓我們知道為什么它會(huì)激勵(lì)您泰勒·斯威夫特,《改變》,2008 年發(fā)布,2022 年紐約大學(xué)畢業(yè)典禮演講者
6、Share a short quote and person not on this list, and why the quote inspires you.
分享一段簡短的引言和未在此列表中的人,以及為什么這句話會(huì)激勵(lì)您。
波士頓大學(xué)
波士頓大學(xué)去年只有一個(gè)題目,但今年變成了二選一。字?jǐn)?shù)也從去年的不超過250字增加到今年的300字,其中題目2與去年一致。
1、Reflect on a social or community issue that deeply resonate with you. Why is it important to you, and how have you been invovled in addressing or raising awareness about it?
反思與您產(chǎn)生深刻共鳴的社會(huì)或社區(qū)問題。為什么它對(duì)您很重要?您是如何參與解決或提高對(duì)此問題的認(rèn)識(shí)的?
北卡羅來納大學(xué)教堂山分校
去年UNC是有4道文書題目加上簡答題,而UNC2023-2024申請(qǐng)季文書題目則減少了許多,只有2道。
1、Discuss one of your personal qualities and share a story, anecdote, or memory of how it helped you make a positiveimpact on a community. This could be your current community or another community you have engaged.
討論您的個(gè)人品質(zhì)之一,并分享一個(gè)故事、軼事或記憶,說明它如何幫助您對(duì)社區(qū)產(chǎn)生積極影響。這可能是您當(dāng)前的社區(qū)或您參與的另一個(gè)社區(qū)。
2、Discuss an academic topic that you're excited to explore and learn more about in colege. Why does this topic interestvou? Topics could be a specific course of study, research interests, or any other area related to vour academic experiencein college.
討論您很高興在大學(xué)中探索和了解更多的學(xué)術(shù)主題。為什么這個(gè)話題很有趣?主題可以是特定的學(xué)習(xí)課程、研究興趣或與您大學(xué)學(xué)術(shù)經(jīng)歷相關(guān)的任何其他領(lǐng)域。

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