School Application学校申请
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Applying to a school can feel hard at first.
申请学校起初可能会觉得很困难。
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There are many steps you need to follow.
有很多你需要遵守的步骤。
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You will need a personal statement and recommendation letters.
你将需要一份个人陈述和推荐信。
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You also need a good GPA and extracurricular activities.
你还需要良好的学业平均成绩（GPA）和课外活动。
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But do not worry.
但别担心。
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This article will help you understand each step.
这篇文章将帮助你了解每个步骤。
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First, let us talk about the personal statement.
首先，让我们来谈谈个人陈述。
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A personal statement is a short essay about yourself.
个人陈述是一篇关于你自己的短文。
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You write about your goals and your experiences.
你写下关于你的目标和你的经验。
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Schools want to know why you are a good student.
学校想知道为什么你是一名优秀的学生。
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They also want to know your plans for the future.
他们也想知道你对未来的计划。
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So write clearly and be honest about who you are.
所以要写得清楚，并且诚实地面对自己是谁。
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Next, you will need recommendation letters.
接下来，你将会需要推荐信。
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A recommendation letter comes from a teacher or a boss.
推荐信来自老师或老板。
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This person will write good things about you.
这个人会写关于你的好话。
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They will talk about your skills and your character.
他们会谈论你的技能和你的性格。
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It is better to ask someone who knows you well.
询问熟悉你的人是比较好的做法。
#18
Ask them early, so they have enough time to write.
尽早询问他们，这样他们才有足够的时间写信。
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Your GPA is also very important for your application.
你的 GPA 对于你的申请也非常重要。
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GPA means your grades from school.
GPA 代表你在学校的分数。
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A higher GPA is better than a lower one.
較高的 GPA 比較低的 GPA 更好。
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But schools also look at extracurricular activities.
但是学校也会看课外活动。
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These are things you did outside of class.
这些是你课外所做的事情。
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For example, sports, music, or volunteer work are extracurricular activities.
例如，运动、音乐或志愿服务都是课外活动。
#25
Schools like students who are active and interested in many things.
学校喜欢积极且对许多事物感兴趣的学生。
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Finally, many schools will ask you to do an interview.
最后，许多学校会要求你进行面试。
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In the interview, someone will ask you questions about yourself.
在面试中，有人会问你关于你自己的问题。
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They may ask about your statement or your activities.
他们可能会询问关于你的陈述书或你的活动。
#29
Practice your answers before the interview day.
在面试日之前练习你的回答。
#30
Speak slowly and smile.
说话慢一点并保持微笑。
#31
Be polite and confident.
要保持礼貌并展现自信。
#32
If you prepare well, you will feel more relaxed.
如果你准备充分，你会感到比较轻松。
#33
Good luck with your school application!
祝你的入学申请好运！