20falluc 本書題目:
# 1 describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. ****
things to consider: a leadership role can mean more than just a title. it can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. what were your responsibilities?
did you lead a team? how did your experience change your perspective on leading others? did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? and your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. for example, do you help out or take care of your family?
中文翻譯:描述一個表現你領導力的經歷,在其中你如何正面影響別人,幫助解決問題或為團隊做出貢獻。
文書解析:此題關鍵在於對 leadership 的理解。領導者不僅僅是個頭銜,更代表著一種責任。它既可以是別人的導師也可以是某一特定任務的負責人又或者是在某場活動 / 項目中擔任領導職位。你是如何在團隊中帶領他人或者組織策劃某個項目的 ? 你從中學到了什麼 ? 你的責任是什麼 ?
申請人應當仔細想想自己取得了哪些成果,在這些活動經歷中學到了什麼,在活動中還承擔了哪些職責?在課外活動中你是否領導了一個團隊?你的活動經歷是否改變了你對於如何領導他人的觀念?你領導的活動是否解決了學校、社區或者所在的組織中的一項重大矛盾或者問題?
此外,你的領導角色並不一定需要局限於學校的課外活動中。比如,你是否幫助照顧好了自己的家人?這些經歷都可以成為你創作該題目文書的素材和思路,重要的是寫出屬於你自己的個人經歷。
# 2 every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. describe how you express your creative side.
things to consider: what does creativity mean to you? do you have a creative skill that is important to you? what have you been able to do with that skill? if you used creativity to solve a problem, what was your solution? what are the steps you took to solve the problem?
how does your creativity influence your decisions inside or outside the classroom? does your creativity relate to your major or a future career?
中文解析:每個人都有具有創造力的一面,它能通過很多方面表現出來:解決問題,原創的創新思維,和在藝術上的創作等。描述你會如何表達你的創造性。注意,創造力並不局限於藝術特長上。創造力的定義很廣泛,可以是自發的想到的你的一些想法,行為幫助解決了某一個問題,或創造出一個新方案、新方法、新思路或某一作品等等。
對於這一題目,我們可以從這些方面展開思考:創新對於你來說有什麼意義?你是否有著重要的創新技能?你會運用這一創新技能去做些什麼?如果你運用創新能力解決某一問題的過程中,採取了什麼樣的方法?你通過哪些過程來解決了這些問題?
除了這些思路以外,結合自己的經歷,還可以嘗試從以下幾個方面展開思考:在課堂內外,你的創新能力是如何影響你做出決定的?你所具備的創新能力是否和你所選擇的專業還有未來職業有聯繫?
# 3 what would you say is your greatest talent or skill? how have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
things to consider: if there’s a talent or skill that you’re proud of, this is the time to share it. you don’t necessarily have to be recognized or have received awards for your talent ﹙although if you did and you want to talk about it, feel free to do so﹚. why is this talent or skill meaningful to you?
does the talent come naturally or have you worked hard to develop this skill or talent? does your talent or skill allow you opportunities in or outside the classroom? if so, what are they and how do they fit into your schedule?
中文解析:你最突出的才能或技能是什麼?該技能不一定要得獎,也不一定要被誰認同,當然如果有,可加上。為什麼這個技能對你有意義?要放在技能所帶來的成就上,而是著重表現這個技能對你的意義,你是如何習得,這個過程中給你帶來了什麼?儘量選擇堅持時間比較久的活動愛好,描述一下在堅持的過程中遇到的困難(比如和課業的衝突)和它對自己的意義。
此外,在創作文書的時候還應當考慮到這些天賦或者技能對於你自身有著什麼樣的意義。這些能力是天生的還是通過自己不斷努力養成的?在課堂內外這些能力和天賦給你帶來了什麼樣的機遇?如果有這樣的機遇,那麼你又是如何將自身能力和時間安排與之結合的?這些觀點和角度都值得申請人在創作的時候深入思考。
# 4 describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
things to consider: an educational opportunity can be anything that has added value to your educational experience and better prepared you for college. for example, participation in an honors or academic enrichment program, or enrollment in an academy that 』 s geared toward an occupation or a major, or taking advanced courses that interest you — just to name a few.
if you choose to write about educational barriers you』ve faced, how did you overcome or strive to overcome them? what personal characteristics or skills did you call on to overcome this challenge? how did overcoming this barrier help shape who are you today?
中文解析 : 描述一次你如何利用了一個重大的教育機會如何去戰勝了你學業上的困難。
opportunity 可以是任何在你校內基礎上附加更多價值的經歷,包括 honor 課程,專業和職業上的課程,暑假課程,研學課程也行。如果要寫這個題,課題研究,社會實踐,素質教育等自主學習的經歷可能更符合我們國內的學生。另一種選擇是遇到教育上的挑戰,這裡在加州或美國的教育背景下,通常適用於那些來自低收入家庭、新移民、第一代大學、身體缺陷或殘疾的學生,可在受教育和成長過程中受到各種挑,你是如何戰勝或是努力去挑戰他們的。在解決這些問題的時候你運用了哪些個人能力?戰勝及解決這些問題對於造就今天的你有何影響?
不管是教育機會還是挑戰,對於通過這次經歷學到的知識和能力的其他應用。如何「 shape who you are today」 展望未來,如何精進學術能力,專業和未來職業上的規劃,和如何 give back.
# 5 describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. how has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
things to consider: a challenge could be personal, or something you have faced in your community or school. why was the challenge significant to you? this is a good opportunity to talk about any obstacles you』ve faced and what you』ve learned from the experience. did you have support from someone else or did you handle it alone?
if you’re currently working your way through a challenge, what are you doing now, and does that affect different aspects of your life? for example, ask yourself, 「how has my life changed at home, at my school, with my friends or with my family?」
中文解析:描述你遇到的一個最大的挑戰和你如何一步一步去戰勝這個挑戰。這個挑戰如何影響你的學術成績。寫作重點是是行動,教你怎樣克服挑戰。
這個挑戰可以是個人的,也可以是你遇到的在你的社區或學校裡的。首先需要定義你遇到的挑戰 / 困難。什麼挑戰? 「 時間、地點、人物和起因 」 。然後是講述客服重大挑戰的過程,也就是 「 經過 」 ,為什麼這個挑戰對你來說很重大 / 重要?你遇到什麼障礙?你學到了什麼?是否有人幫你還是自己解決?如何幫?如何解決?需要有足夠的細節支撐。
如果你現在正面臨一項挑戰,你是怎麼做的?這對於你生活的其他方面是否產生了影響?在寫文書的時候多問問自己,「我的家庭生活、學校生活、朋友交往以及家庭成員之間的關係發生了哪些變化?
# 6 think about an academic subject that inspires you. describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
things to consider: many students have a passion for one specific academic subject area, something that they just can’t get enough of. if that applies to you, what have you done to further that interest? discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had inside and outside the classroom — such as volunteer work, internships, employment, summer programs, participation in student organizations and/or clubs — and what you have gained from your involvement.
has your interest in the subject influenced you in choosing a major and/or future career? have you been able to pursue coursework at a higher level in this subject ﹙honors, ap, ib, college or university work﹚? are you inspired to pursue this subject further at uc, and how might you do that?
中文解析:思考一個讓你有啟發的學科。描述你如何在課內和課外發展這個興趣的。強烈建議,如果寫這篇學術興趣,要匹配你申請大學的專業方向。
很多學生對某一個特定領域和學術有興趣。你對哪一個特定領域和學術有興趣?想要自發性學習?如果這是你,你做了什麼去進一步追求這樣的興趣。描述你在學術上的興趣和發展,且描述任何你在課內或課外經歷 – 比如社團活動,實習,工作,暑期項目,參加學生組織或社團,你從你這些經歷得到了什麼。
你做了什麼去進一步追求這樣的興趣?可以是校內相關課程( ap , ib )、研究課題、競賽等項目。也可以是課外考評任務, research ,實習,暑期項目,社團活動,用到這一科目上的技能和知識。比如以前一個學生物的學生去動物收容所當志願者,對歷史感興趣的去博物館做講解員等。
你對該學科的興趣是否影響了你選擇一個專業或未來的職業?你是否會在 uc 繼續學習該學科,你如何打算?寫這個題目的時候需要指明你要學的專業和你對職業上的規劃,這裡建議尋找並點名一個你所關注的社會問題。
# 7 what have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
things to consider: think of community as a term that can encompass a group, team or a place — like your high school, hometown or home. you can define community as you see fit, just make sure you talk about your role in that community. was there a problem that you wanted to fix in your community?
why were you inspired to act? what did you learn from your effort? how did your actions benefit others, the wider community or both? did you work alone or with others to initiate change in your community?
中文解析:你做了些什麼讓你的學校或社區變得更好。 這道題是給你機會表現自己的社會責任感。
把社區當成一個學術名詞,可以包括一個小組、團隊或一個地方 – 比如學校、家鄉或家。你可以把 community 這個詞自己定義,只要是討論在這個社區你的角色就好。是否有一個問題你想要去在你的社區修正 / 改善?
你為什麼被啟發?你從你的付出中學到了什麼?你的行動如何幫助了其他人、或更大的社區?你自己一個人還是有跟別人一些合作在社區發起了一些活動或改變?寫作過程中需要描述結果。 1 )你幫助了哪些人,是否有改善問題。 2 )你個人能力上的鍛鍊和收穫。 3 )你對該問題是否有更深刻的認識和理解,未來如何繼續且更好的服務社區。 4 )是否來了 uc 也可以做相關的事情?或希望為 uc 的 community 做些什麼。
注意時間線 , 長時間不間斷的付出相比短時間無規劃無組織的一次活動要好,可想而知,更多影響力,更強社會責任感、更要求你的領導力、組織能力、解決問題、溝通能力等。
# 8 beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the university of california?
things to consider: if there’s anything you want us to know about you, but didn’t find a question or place in the application to tell us, now’s your chance. what have you not shared with us that will highlight a skill, talent, challenge or opportunity that you think will help us know you better?
from your point of view, what do you feel makes you an excellent choice for uc? don’t be afraid to brag a little.
中文解析:你有 freestyle 嗎?基本上是說,如果之前的七道題沒有合適或不夠你表達某些自我經歷和想法的,就在這裡說吧。不管是性格特點、技能特長、遇到的挑戰或機遇,還有什麼想要讓招生官了解的、代表你自己的,想說啥就說出來!可勁兒表現吧!
值得注意的是,雖然加州大學有 8 道題目,但就其寫作主題可以分成四 類: 四大類
題目1和7是關於你與周圍的人、事物和想法的接觸,描述外部世界對你的影響以及你如何處理這種影響。
題目2和主題6是關於你內在的自我,是什麼定義了你以及是什麼使你成為現在的你。描述個人的內在特徵。
題目3,4,5和8是關於你的成就。描述你在生活中取得的成就以及哪些是你為自己所做的事而感到自豪以及思考。
第8是一個開放性題目。如果還有任何你覺得需要招生官了解的、代表你自己的,可以通過這道題目有不錯的補充。
關於加州大學文書寫作建議:
在考慮加州大學文書前,我們需要深入了解大學對文書要求的想法,與其他大學不同的是,加州大學申請是不需要提交推薦信的,這也是加州大學為什麼需要提交 4 個文書,大學需要從多角度來了解你是什麼樣的人?你的背景、你的個性、你的成就,你的思考和行動。 因此 uc 的文書更像一篇短篇小說,更側重於個人的經歷和成長。 在很大程度上依賴於對生活事件、人物、地點和感受的描述,文書需要在真實的基礎上進行具體和描述,事件、參與的人員、你的創意、過程中學到了什麼?它如何改變你與其他對象或與人交互的方式?如何塑造你?如何影響你的思考和行動?
加州大學文書的選題方面很需要技巧,需要從全局考慮你的選題,充分思考如何用 4 個不同的事件或者主題凸顯與眾不同的自己,考慮每個題目之間的關聯性、遞進層次,仔細梳理自己的課外活動、興趣愛好、個性特徵,全面、綜合地搭建自己的 uc 形象。
加州大學的 1-7 題都是命題作文,只有第八題是開放性命題,如果感到自己在前三題中沒有好好展示自己,請抓住第 8 題這個自由、開放的機會,再次回看自己的其他加州文書,在展示自己中還有哪些不足或意猶未盡的地方,通過第 8 題來給自己一個機會!
對於 2020 入學的小夥伴來說,想必大家已經開始的文書鏖戰的時間; 對於 2021 申請的小夥伴來說,了解更多文書的寫作要求和素材,相信對來年的申請非常有幫助