美國留學需要準備的一項申請材料為個人陳述,而且不同學校不同專業(yè)對其字數(shù)的要求都不一樣。下面是分享的美國留學陳述字數(shù)要求及范文。歡迎閱讀參考!
首先來看看個人陳述的字數(shù)要求
一、官方網(wǎng)站中有明確的字數(shù)要求
比如賓夕法尼亞大學的TESOL專業(yè)要求750words之內(nèi),康奈爾大學的LLM專業(yè)要求750 words之內(nèi),弗吉尼亞大學的景觀園林專業(yè)要求600到750 words之內(nèi),佛羅里達大學和賓夕法尼亞大學的建筑專業(yè)要求500 words之內(nèi)。
二、官方網(wǎng)站中沒有明確說明多少個單詞,但是有篇幅長度的要求
比如加州大學伯克利分校的MPP專業(yè)要求個人陳述的長度在3-5頁,12號字體,雙倍行距;加州大學洛杉磯分校的LLM專業(yè)要求個人陳述的長度在3頁以內(nèi),12號字體,雙倍行距。
三、官方網(wǎng)站中既沒有明確的字數(shù)要求,也沒有篇幅的限制,但是它會在網(wǎng)申當中給個人陳述留有一個文本框,有對于字符數(shù)的限制,對于超過規(guī)定的字符數(shù)的字符不能輸入
我們這里說的字符數(shù)指的是計空格的。比如說佛羅里達大學的TESOL專業(yè)SP要求5000 字符之內(nèi),紐約州立大學紐波茲分校的珠寶設計專業(yè)SP要求4000 字符之內(nèi)。
面對如此多的要求,你是不是在想,雙倍行距2頁是多少字呢,5000字符又是多少字呢?每個學校的字數(shù)要求各不相同,有的甚至還沒有要求,那到底要寫多少才合適呢?
一般情況下,我們前期都會以800-1000字左右的長度來構(gòu)思我們的SP,后期如果碰到有特殊要求的學校,再進行相應的調(diào)整。但如果能提前了解自己想申請的學校對于個人陳述的字數(shù)要求,然后按照要求確定內(nèi)容進行寫作,那當然是好的。
接著來看看書寫常見錯誤
1.內(nèi)容空洞
對于PS一定要結(jié)合實例來寫,用例子來展示自己的能力,對所申專業(yè)的熱愛等。而很多申請人寫出來的美國大學文書PS,很多是陳述自己有哪方面的能力,對專業(yè)很有興趣,有學習的能力,動手能力強,把這些個人特點放到文章中,卻沒有下文,來支持上面的論點,毫無說服力。
一篇好的美國留學申請文書PS是用例子來充實的,申請人的優(yōu)秀品質(zhì)和能力也是通過例子向讀者展示的,而不是簡單的列舉出來。
2.主次不分,沒有邏輯
很多申請人寫出來的美國大學文書PS,讓人看了之后分不清主次,不知道作者主要想表達什么意思,也看不出來作者有什么能吸引人的地方。
3.啰嗦,語言不夠簡練
美國碩士留學申請中,很多同學寫的美國留學申請文書PS語言都不夠簡練,認為寫的多效果好,而事實遠非如此。
適當?shù)倪\用感嘆句或語氣詞容易讓讀者形成共鳴,但在一篇美國大學文書PS中,反復出現(xiàn)這樣的句子,尤其是相似的句子就顯得矯情了,更不能打動讀者。
后來看看參考范文
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.
美國留學個人陳述寫作要避免哪些誤區(qū)
誤區(qū)一:成為別人。
很多學生認為他們應該成為招生官想要他們成為的人,但事實上,招生官只想你做你自己。他們并不是要招收那些在每個領(lǐng)域都學得好、熱心當志愿者、擅長多種體育項目和不犯錯的完美學生。相反,他們想了解真實的你。展示真實的你自己,寫出一篇帶有你個人想法和感受的文書才是好的選擇。
誤區(qū)二:不分享你的一些經(jīng)歷或想法。
文書的主要目的是呈現(xiàn)申請中沒法展示的自己,但是仍然有很多學生忘記這一點,尤其是寫這樣的話題,比如寫一個人,他們可能都會寫自己遇到的人、喜歡的書中的一個人或者是文學上的一個人。這種情況下,他們可能更多地寫的是他們?yōu)槭裁淳磁暹@個人或者是書中難忘的情節(jié),以至于忘了寫這對他們產(chǎn)生的影響。所以多問問自己,你的文書是否能讓招生官更了解你是一個什么樣的人。
誤區(qū)三:寫你并不真正關(guān)心的話題。
當你寫一個話題時,確定選擇的話題對你有意義以及你了解這個話題。如果你能描述出,關(guān)于這個話題你是怎么做的,你很可能得到額外的認可。很多學生認為大學是想招收那些做了很多社區(qū)服務工作的學生。這是真實的,因為大學贊揚你為社區(qū)做貢獻的行為。但是,這并不意味著你必須得寫關(guān)于社區(qū)服務工作的事,尤其是當你覺得這些服務工作對塑造你自己沒有起到重要的作用時,那就更沒必要寫了。其他話題也是如此。選擇一個你覺得有意義的話題是很重要的,因為感興趣的話題能讓你寫出一篇完整且具個人特色的文章
誤區(qū)四:寫太多的點。
寫文書時,一個完整的單一信息比很多不完整的點更好。專注可以把一個具體的話題寫得深入,解釋清楚自己的情況。為了更有說服力,你應該用具體的例子證明你的觀點。不要試圖分享你整個的人生,建議分享你生活中的一個方面,這樣做會讓你的文書有一個主題,你也會有足夠的字數(shù)把這個話題寫得更深入一些。
誤區(qū)五:試圖與眾不同。
會有一些人天生與眾不同,但是事實上我們大多數(shù)人都不是這樣的。比起寫你是你們學校里與眾不同的人,寫關(guān)于自己的自我分析、成長或者洞察力更重要。
誤區(qū)六:不寫常規(guī)性話題。
有些話題是招生官看了一遍又一遍的,比如你的個人成長經(jīng)歷、你跟家人的關(guān)系、課外活動和非常有含金量的活動。這些話題非常普通,但是這不意味著你不應該寫。你寫關(guān)于這個話題的內(nèi)容比話題本身更重要。例如,很多學生選擇寫他們的爸爸或媽媽。家長可能是對學生影響大的人之一,所以這個話題是很多學生都可以寫的。因此,不要排除寫自己的媽媽或爸爸,但是寫媽媽或爸爸的方式一定不要跟其他人一樣。解釋一下你爸爸每天早上是怎么做早餐的以及這對你如何看待家庭有何影響。

