【#美国留学# 导语】美国留学需要准备的一项申请材料为个人陈述,而且不同学校不同专业对其字数的要求都不一样。下面是©文档大全网分享的美国留学陈述字数要求及范文。欢迎阅读参考!
首先来看看个人陈述的字数要求
一、官方网站中有明确的字数要求
比如宾夕法尼亚大学的TESOL专业要求750words之内,康奈尔大学的LLM专业要求750 words之内,弗吉尼亚大学的景观园林专业要求600到750 words之内,佛罗里达大学和宾夕法尼亚大学的建筑专业要求500 words之内。
二、官方网站中没有明确说明多少个单词,但是有篇幅长度的要求
比如加州大学伯克利分校的MPP专业要求个人陈述的长度在3-5页,12号字体,双倍行距;加州大学洛杉矶分校的LLM专业要求个人陈述的长度在3页以内,12号字体,双倍行距。
三、官方网站中既没有明确的字数要求,也没有篇幅的限制,但是它会在网申当中给个人陈述留有一个文本框,有对于字符数的限制,对于超过规定的字符数的字符不能输入
我们这里说的字符数指的是计空格的。比如说佛罗里达大学的TESOL专业SP要求5000 字符之内,纽约州立大学纽波兹分校的珠宝设计专业SP要求4000 字符之内。
面对如此多的要求,你是不是在想,双倍行距2页是多少字呢,5000字符又是多少字呢?每个学校的字数要求各不相同,有的甚至还没有要求,那到底要写多少才合适呢?
一般情况下,我们前期都会以800-1000字左右的长度来构思我们的SP,后期如果碰到有特殊要求的学校,再进行相应的调整。但如果能提前了解自己想申请的学校对于个人陈述的字数要求,然后按照要求确定内容进行写作,那当然是的。
接着来看看书写常见错误
1.内容空洞
对于PS一定要结合实例来写,用例子来展示自己的能力,对所申专业的热爱等。而很多申请人写出来的美国大学文书PS,很多是陈述自己有哪方面的能力,对专业很有兴趣,有学习的能力,动手能力强,把这些个人特点放到文章中,却没有下文,来支持上面的论点,毫无说服力。
一篇好的美国留学申请文书PS是用例子来充实的,申请人的优秀品质和能力也是通过例子向读者展示的,而不是简单的列举出来。
2.主次不分,没有逻辑
很多申请人写出来的美国大学文书PS,让人看了之后分不清主次,不知道作者主要想表达什么意思,也看不出来作者有什么能吸引人的地方。
3.啰嗦,语言不够简练
美国硕士留学申请中,很多同学写的美国留学申请文书PS语言都不够简练,认为写的多效果好,而事实远非如此。
适当的运用感叹句或语气词容易让读者形成共鸣,但在一篇美国大学文书PS中,反复出现这样的句子,尤其是相似的句子就显得矫情了,更不能打动读者。
最后来看看参考范文
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
’For Knowledge Itself Is Power’. This is one of my favorite precepts and at this point in my life when I am about to complete my graduation and my future spreads in front of me like a dream, this adage has never influenced my life more than this before.
Knowledge and proper training are essential to succeed in today's highly competitive world. The best place where I can achieve this is in the United States of America - the undisputed leader in developing new products and processes. Not only is America the birthplace of my chosen field of study, it has also nurtured it for it's full growth and continuous development. To achieve my goals, I want to pursue a Master's program in Computer Science. It is the ideal way for me to gain the knowledge and skills to stand tall as a computer professional.
During my undergraduate studies, I acquired a comprehensive knowledge of computer hardware in all its complexity. I also learnt of diverse software and their applications. The highly dedicated teaching staff of my college taught me the various concepts involved in the field of computer engineering. Some of the subjects I studied were computer graphics, computer methodology and algorithms, logic circuits, principles of communication engineering, C programming, object oriented programming as well as programming using different tools.
I take a keen interest in Networking and Database Management Systems. As a part of my final year curriculum, I am working on a project with one of the India's finest web-site designing companies - MicroGiga Info. Sys. Ltd. The aim of the project is to create a web-site. The web-site, called "Jobs4All", aims to provide the user with a job depending upon his qualifications. Various database concepts', programming scri pts and the maintenance of a server are some of the features included in our web-site. Some of the products and tools used are ASP scr ipts, Java scri pts, Microsoft Access '97, Personal Web Server, etc. I am also interested in System Programming. For this very reason, I have selected Compiler Construction as the elective subject for my final year.
There is truly no end to learning, as this has become a world where a constant addition to abilities is the key to growth in a dynamic world. I am fortunate to belong to a family that places a high value of education. I have been given all the encouragement and facility to develop my talents and interests. I have completed several courses in public speaking and leadership training. Sports, music and reading also fill my life. I was also one of the organizer's for the Open Software competition in TECHNOMANIA '98, which is an inter-college festival annually, organized annually by my college. I am also an active participant in various events held in other institutes.
I seek to fulfill my goals in an environment that encourages creativity and motivation. I feel confident that the staff and facilities in your institute will provide me with such an environment. I am well aware of the demands of studying in the more competitive American environment. I am certain that I am mentally and physically competent to succeed at your school. I am basically a hard working and a sincere person. My enthusiasm and urge to excel will help me to make the best use of every learning opportunity.
In conclusion I would like to say that the knowledge gained from 4 years of engineering has provided me with a solid foundation. This will certainly help me in my desire to specialize in my chosen field. My country India has a thriving software industry. I aim to study abroad and return with the skill and competence to find my mark and be a vital part of this booming, futuristic industry. I assure you of my sincerity, dedication and hard work.
美国留学个人陈述写作要避免哪些误区
误区一:成为别人。
很多学生认为他们应该成为招生官想要他们成为的人,但事实上,招生官只想你做你自己。他们并不是要招收那些在每个领域都学得好、热心当志愿者、擅长多种体育项目和不犯错的完美学生。相反,他们想了解真实的你。展示真实的你自己,写出一篇带有你个人想法和感受的文书才是的选择。
误区二:不分享你的一些经历或想法。
文书的主要目的是呈现申请中没法展示的自己,但是仍然有很多学生忘记这一点,尤其是写这样的话题,比如写一个人,他们可能都会写自己遇到的人、最喜欢的书中的一个人或者是文学上的一个人。这种情况下,他们可能更多地写的是他们为什么敬佩这个人或者是书中难忘的情节,以至于忘了写这对他们产生的影响。所以多问问自己,你的文书是否能让招生官更了解你是一个什么样的人。
误区三:写你并不真正关心的话题。
当你写一个话题时,确定选择的话题对你有意义以及你了解这个话题。如果你能描述出,关于这个话题你是怎么做的,你很可能得到额外的认可。很多学生认为大学是想招收那些做了很多社区服务工作的学生。这是真实的,因为大学赞扬你为社区做贡献的行为。但是,这并不意味着你必须得写关于社区服务工作的事,尤其是当你觉得这些服务工作对塑造你自己没有起到重要的作用时,那就更没必要写了。其他话题也是如此。选择一个你觉得有意义的话题是很重要的,因为感兴趣的话题能让你写出一篇完整且具个人特色的文章
误区四:写太多的点。
写文书时,一个完整的单一信息比很多不完整的点更好。专注可以把一个具体的话题写得深入,解释清楚自己的情况。为了更有说服力,你应该用具体的例子证明你的观点。不要试图分享你整个的人生,建议分享你生活中的一个方面,这样做会让你的文书有一个主题,你也会有足够的字数把这个话题写得更深入一些。
误区五:试图与众不同。
会有一些人天生与众不同,但是事实上我们大多数人都不是这样的。比起写你是你们学校里最与众不同的人,写关于自己的自我分析、成长或者洞察力更重要。
误区六:不写常规性话题。
有些话题是招生官看了一遍又一遍的,比如你的个人成长经历、你跟家人的关系、课外活动和非常有含金量的活动。这些话题非常普通,但是这不意味着你不应该写。你写关于这个话题的内容比话题本身更重要。例如,很多学生选择写他们的爸爸或妈妈。家长可能是对学生影响的人之一,所以这个话题是很多学生都可以写的。因此,不要排除写自己的妈妈或爸爸,但是写妈妈或爸爸的方式一定不要跟其他人一样。解释一下你爸爸每天早上是怎么做早餐的以及这对你如何看待家庭有何影响。