Common Application即通用申請系統,簡稱CommonApp,一個用于申請772所美國高等院校(包括49個州和華盛頓特區波多黎各)、奧地利、法國、德國、意大利、瑞士、英國等海外國家以及中國大陸部分中外合作高校的應用網站。目前除了加州大學等有自己的申請系統之外,大都可以通過CommonApp來提交大學申請,申請者在設立賬戶后,可將想要申請的學校加入申請列表,個人基本信息只需填寫一次,就可在多次申請中實現共享,極大方便了申請者。
Current Year Courses,Honors,Future Plans 這幾部分新增的內容如實填寫即可。
Testing 部分:
Testing主要是填寫標化考試成績,SAT,SAT2,托福,雅思等成績都在此填寫。
填寫活動
Activities 背景活動
這里主要填寫參加的背景提升活動,如國際學術活動、國際義工、科研輔導、論文發表、實習實訓、社團組織等參加的課外活動(哈哈,小貝都有哦)。表格當中可以填寫10項活動。但是在接下來Writing的結尾的Additional information 里面可以添加更多的活動。
Writing 寫作能力:
寫作能力是有撰寫的EASSAY小短文展示的。一般在CA中,EASSAY 一共有以下幾個題目:
Question one :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.
Question two: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?
Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
Question five: Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Question six: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?
Question seven: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.