School Application
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#1
Applying to a new school can feel stressful, but good preparation makes a big difference.
申請新學校可能會讓人感到壓力很大，但良好的準備會帶來很大的不同。
#2
Whether you are applying to a high school, college, or university, the process is similar.
無論你是申請高中、學院還是大學，其過程都是相似的。
#3
Schools want to learn about your academic ability, your character, and your interests.
學校想要了解你的學術能力、你的性格以及你的興趣。
#4
A strong application includes several important parts that work together to show who you are.
一份強大的申請材料包含幾個重要的部分，這些部分共同運作以展現你是怎樣的人。
#5
One of the most important parts of your application is your personal statement.
申請過程中最重要的一部分是你的個人陳述。
#6
This is an essay where you write about yourself, your goals, and your experiences.
這是一篇讓你描寫關於你自己、你的目標以及你的經歷的短文。
#7
Schools use the personal statement to understand your personality and motivation.
學校利用個人陳述來瞭解你的個性與動機。
#8
You should explain why you want to attend that particular school.
你應該解釋為什麼你想就讀那所特定的學校。
#9
It is also helpful to mention challenges that you have overcome in your life.
提及你在生活中克服過的挑戰也是很有幫助的。
#10
A good personal statement is honest, clear, and well-organized.
一份好的個人陳述應該是誠實、清晰且組織良好的。
#11
Your GPA is another key factor that schools consider when they review applications.
你的 GPA 是學校在審查申請時考慮的另一個關鍵因素。
#12
GPA stands for Grade Point Average, and it shows your overall academic performance.
GPA 代表成績平均積點，它顯示了你的整體學業表現。
#13
A high GPA tells the school that you are a serious and hardworking student.
高平均積點（GPA）告訴學校你是一個認真且努力的學生。
#14
However, a lower GPA does not mean you cannot get accepted.
然而，較低的 GPA 並不代表你不能被錄取。
#15
Many schools also look at extracurricular activities because they show what you do outside the classroom.
許多學校也會看課外活動，因為它們展現了你在課堂之外所做的事情。
#16
Activities like sports, music, volunteering, or school clubs are valued by many admissions teams.
像運動、音樂、志願服務或學校社團這類的活動，受到許多招生團隊的重視。
#17
A recommendation letter is written by a teacher, coach, or mentor who knows you well.
推薦信是由一位瞭解你的老師、教練或導師所撰寫的。
#18
This letter describes your strengths, your work ethic, and your character.
這封信描述了你的優點、職業道德和性格。
#19
It is important to ask someone who has seen your growth and effort.
詢問一位見證過你的成長與努力的人是很重要的。
#20
You should ask for the recommendation letter at least one month before the deadline.
你應該在截止日期前至少一個月要求推薦信。
#21
Be polite when you ask, and give the writer enough time to prepare.
詢問時要保持禮貌，並給予作者足夠的時間來準備。
#22
A strong recommendation can make your application stand out from others.
一封強而有力的推薦信能讓你的申請在眾多申請中脫穎而出。
#23
Some schools also require an interview as part of the application process.
有些學校還要求面試，作為申請過程的一部分。
#24
During the interview, you may be asked about your goals, your interests, and your reasons for applying.
在面試期間，你可能會被問到關於你的目標、你的興趣以及你申請的原因。
#25
It is a good idea to practice answering common questions before the interview day.
在面試日之前練習回答常見問題是一個好主意。
#26
You should dress neatly and arrive on time because first impressions are very important.
你應該穿著整齊並準時到達，因為第一印象非常重要。
#27
Remember to be yourself and speak confidently about your achievements.
記得要做你自己，並自信地談論你的成就。
#28
If you have prepared well, the interview will feel like a friendly conversation.
如果你準備充分，面試感覺起來會像是一場友好的對話。