[转帖]“如何撰写个人陈述”之范文和小窍门

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Further Advice for Personal Statement Writing

By Martin Hutchings

DO

• Do some research, if needed

If a school wants to know why you're applying to it rather than another school, do some research to find out what sets your choice apart from other universities or programs. If the school setting would provide an important geographical or cultural change for you, this might be a factor to mention.

• Concentrate on your opening paragraph

The lead or opening paragraph is generally the most important. It is here that you grab the reader's attention or lose it. This paragraph becomes the framework for the rest of the statement.

• Write well and correctly

Be meticulous. Type and proofread your essay very carefully. Many admissi##被过滤## officers say that good written skills and command of correct use of language are important to them as they read these statements. Express yourself clearly and concisely. Adhere to stated word limits.

DON’T

• Use one Generic Statement for all applicati##被过滤##

Don't be tempted to use the same statement for all applicati##被过滤##. It is important to answer each question being asked, and if slightly different answers are needed, you should write separate statements. In every case, be sure your answer fits the question being asked.

• Use clichés

A medical school applicant who writes that he is good at science and wants to help other people is not exactly expressing an original thought. Stay away from often-repeated or tired statements.

What Admission Officers think:

‘The Personal Statement is very important: it gives the applicant the opportunity to explain why they have chosen the course of study and the University and why they think they would perform well on the course. It also gives the applicant the opportunity to set out their unique features, which they feel should lead them to be ranked ahead of their peers.’

University of Hertfordshire Head of the university admissi##被过滤## service

‘At DMU, we are not looking only for students with a sound academic background - we seek students who are motivated and passionate about their subject area and have the potential to succeed in their studies. The graduate job market is competitive and we offer excellent preparation for both undergraduate and postgraduate students to enter or re-enter the world of work, but you have to be prepared to take advantage of the opportunities we offer if you are to succeed. The personal statement is a crucial part of the application process and can make the difference as to whether you are offered a place or not. This is especially true for courses where applicants are not invited to attend an interview. In these cases, the personal statement is the only chance to sell yourself and give a flavour of who you are.’ De Montford University

We are seeking aptitude, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and genuine passion for the subject. The personal statement is important as a way of gauging motivation and enthusiasm, and helps us to assess the character of the applicant – what interests you and how you express yourself. Admissi##被过滤## tutors want to read statements that are clearly written and show what you are interested in the subject. Above all be honest – it is easy to tell if work has been cribbed or copied! University of East London - Carol Elliott, Head of Admissi##被过滤##; Hamid Jahankhani, Admissi##被过滤## Tutor, School of Computing & Technology

Tutors take careful note of the personal statements of candidates on their UCAS form. We look for evidence of motivation and interest in the subject to be pursued; it is possible that certain points will be picked up at interview. No candidate will be offered a place at Oxford merely on the strength of his or

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