School Application
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#1
Applying to a school can feel hard at first.
申請學校起初可能會覺得很困難。
#2
There are many steps you need to follow.
有很多你需要遵守的步驟。
#3
You will need a personal statement and recommendation letters.
你將會需要一份個人陳述和推薦信。
#4
You also need a good GPA and extracurricular activities.
你還需要良好的學業平均成績（GPA）和課外活動。
#5
But do not worry.
但別擔心。
#6
This article will help you understand each step.
這篇文章將幫助你了解每個步驟。
#7
First, let us talk about the personal statement.
首先，讓我們來談談個人陳述。
#8
A personal statement is a short essay about yourself.
個人陳述是一篇關於你自己的短文。
#9
You write about your goals and your experiences.
你寫下關於你的目標和你的經驗。
#10
Schools want to know why you are a good student.
學校想知道為什麼你是一位優秀的學生。
#11
They also want to know your plans for the future.
他們也想知道你對未來的計畫。
#12
So write clearly and be honest about who you are.
所以要寫得清楚，並且誠實地面對自己是誰。
#13
Next, you will need recommendation letters.
接下來，你將會需要推薦信。
#14
A recommendation letter comes from a teacher or a boss.
推薦信來自老師或老闆。
#15
This person will write good things about you.
這個人會寫關於你的好話。
#16
They will talk about your skills and your character.
他們會談論你的技能和你的性格。
#17
It is better to ask someone who knows you well.
詢問熟悉你的人是比較好的做法。
#18
Ask them early, so they have enough time to write.
儘早詢問他們，這樣他們才有足夠的時間寫信。
#19
Your GPA is also very important for your application.
你的 GPA 對於你的申請也非常重要。
#20
GPA means your grades from school.
GPA 代表你在學校的分數。
#21
A higher GPA is better than a lower one.
較高的 GPA 比較低的 GPA 更好。
#22
But schools also look at extracurricular activities.
但是學校也會看課外活動。
#23
These are things you did outside of class.
這些是你課外所做的事情。
#24
For example, sports, music, or volunteer work are extracurricular activities.
例如，運動、音樂或志願服務都是課外活動。
#25
Schools like students who are active and interested in many things.
學校喜歡積極且對許多事物感興趣的學生。
#26
Finally, many schools will ask you to do an interview.
最後，許多學校會要求你進行面試。
#27
In the interview, someone will ask you questions about yourself.
在面試中，有人會問你關於你自己的問題。
#28
They may ask about your statement or your activities.
他們可能會詢問關於你的陳述書或你的活動。
#29
Practice your answers before the interview day.
在面試日之前練習你的回答。
#30
Speak slowly and smile.
說話慢一點並保持微笑。
#31
Be polite and confident.
要保持禮貌並展現自信。
#32
If you prepare well, you will feel more relaxed.
如果你準備充分，你會感到比較輕鬆。
#33
Good luck with your school application!
祝你的入學申請好運！