1、AbroadEssay美國留學(xué)經(jīng)驗交流會,Xinyu Nan- University of Florida Mike Ge- Duke University,Who We Are,U.S. College Students AbroadEssay Team,Duke University,#1 Biomedical Engineering Program in US #8 Ranking University in the US Internationally focused Over 600 Study Abroad Students (10%) Undergraduate, Biology

2、 Grad, Chemistry Grad, Engineering (electrical, chemical, mechanical, biomedical, civil) Grad, Computer Science Grad, Economics Grad, Fuqua MBA, Duke Medical School, Nicholas Environmental School, Public Policy Grad,University of Florida,Public Ivy league school Top 5 building construction program i

3、n the country (Rinker School of building construction) Well known engineering and business program Material Science 8th, Nuclear Engineering 10th Marketing 8th Admission Rate: 42.1% Host more than 6000 international students each year.,What we will cover today,Basic Admission Standard Application Pr

4、ocess Importance of Personal Statement Writing Tips and Suggestions,U.S. Universities admission is based on: GPA Test Scores Personal Statement All of the Above,College/Graduate School Application,Most colleges in China High test score=Acceptance Low test score=Rejection Most colleges in U.S. High t

5、est score= Low test score=,College/Graduate School Application,MIT graduate School Requirement: Applicants are evaluated by their academic records, application essays, letters of evaluation and any other pertinent data they submit. While high academic achievement does not guarantee admission, MIT ex

6、pects such achievement or other persuasive evidence of professional promise.,What is the U.S. College Admission Standard?,U.S. College/Grad School Application,Which of the following admission part is related to academics?A) Work ExperienceB) GRE ScoresC) Volunteer Experience,U.S. College/Grad School

7、 Application,Academic - GPA - Standardized Test (TOEFL, GRE, etc.),Graduate School Tests,GRE (grad school) Some programs may require subject tests (check department) Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Literature, Math, Physics, Psychology TOEFL LSAT (law

8、school) MCAT (medical school) GMAT (business school),Average GRE Score,Columbia Verbal: 529 Quantitative: 773 Cornell: Verbal: 607 Quantitative: 770 Dartmouth: Verbal: 561 Quantitative: 768,Harvard: Verbal: 555 Quantitative: 768 Princeton: Verbal: 626 Quantitative: 731 University of Pennsylvania: Ve

9、rbal: 531 Quantitative: 753 Yale: Verbal: 522 Quantitative: 743,U.S. College/Grad School Application,Non-Academic Research Experience Work/Internship Experience Extracurricular Activities Awards Other Experiences (Volunteering, etc),Application Cases,Case 1 Major: Chemistry GPA: 3.56 GRE:1280 -Publi

10、shed several research papers -Invent a new nanoparticle Accepted by Harvard University,Case 2 Major: Architecture GPA: 3.45 GRE: 1200+ - Internship Experience at Beijing Institute of Architecture Design -Involved in a Olympic construction projects Accepted by Berkeley , Princeton, and Columbia Unive

11、rsity,Mikes Personal Example,-SAT:1400+ -GPA: 3.7+ -Varsity Tennis 3 Years -Florida Academic Challenge: 2nd Place -Math Society: Treasurer -Volunteered over 300+ hours tutor kids,Application Essays,Most required application essays Personal statement Resume or CV Recommendation letters Other essays r

12、equired by specific schools,How many recommendation letters do colleges usually ask for?,Question,Application Tip Spend significant amount of time and effort on writing and editing your application essays,Survey What year are you in college?,Application Timeline,Freshmen Year -Start to learn about s

13、tudy abroad information -Constantly improve your English Sophomore Year -Start to get involved in extracurricular activities and research/work experiences -Prepare for standardized tests,Application Timeline,Junior Year -Finish all the standardized tests -Select the schools you will apply -Start to

14、prepare for application materials Senior Year -Finish all the application -Make final decisions,Importance of Personal Statement,Personal Statement,What is it? Single most important writing document that college admission officers look at. How long American students spend writing it? 1-3 month (Brai

15、nstorming Writing Editing) Ask 3-4 people to edit it (professors, peers, professional editors),Personal Statement: Importance,9/10 Admission Officers from Ivy League Universities say that Personal Statement is the difference maker when 2 applicants have similar grades and test scores,Personal Statem

16、ent Objective,To demonstrate your writing ability Sell yourself and explain why you are a good match to the program Describe your experiences Opportunity to talk directly to admissions committee Call attention to important parts that might be overlooked,Common Topics,Academic Objectives Why do you p

17、lan to attend grad school? What do you plan to do with the degree? MIT Why do you want to pursue a graduate degree in mechanical engineering? Why MIT instead of other schools?,Common Topics,Career Plans Where do you see yourself 10 years from now (long term/short term)? Harvard What do you plan to d

18、o with your degree in biochemistry? Do you wish to pursue a career in industry or education? Why?,Survey,How many people have written a personal statement before? If so, was it difficult for you?,Writing Difficulty & Editing Importance,No set writing format nor standard Hard to prepare / no set appl

19、ication essays writing class Miscommunication between applicant and admission committee,Common Writing MistakesStructural,Misinterpret the purpose or topic Because of cultural differences Lack of specific personal or social experiences that set the applicant apart Language used either too boastful o

20、r too humble,Common Writing MistakesTechnical,Grammatical mistakes Poor word choice Sentence structure and word flow Excessive wording and information,What should you NOT include in your personal statement? Personal Experiences Excessive grades & test scores Your future goals and vision None of the

21、above,Abroadessay Example Essays 修改過的例文,Writing Tips/Suggestions,Understand topic and requirements of essay Be honest and sincere Do not apologize or bring up your faults Never bring up failing a class, getting a bad grade on a test and explaining it Focus on your positive qualities without exaggera

22、ting Mention your future vision and plan in your field,Xinyus Medical School Personal Statement,-What qualities a doctor should have? Study ability, Compassion, and Responsibility -Selected three experience to demonstrate these qualities Work in pathology lab, Volunteer in the hospital, and work for

23、 a clinical research project -Sincere and Interesting,Recommendation Letters,Letters of Recommendation Permits committee to think of you as a person Quality rests on quality of relationship with professors Make good impressions Make research contacts with faculty Seek out experiences setting you apa

24、rt Letters from employers can be included Info on your duties and aptitude, motivation and quality of work relating to field of study,We Can Help You: AbroadEssay,Website: Geared toward Chinese students Team Advisor-Dr. Lawrence Boyd from Duke University,We Can Help You: AbroadEssay,Work Team Editors from top universities (Harvard, Princeton, UPenn, Duke, other Ivy League Universities) Vast writing and editing experiences Understand college admissions process and writing Educational writing, scientific writing, university newspaper, recreational