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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。

There are many steps you need to follow.

有很多你需要遵守的步骤。

You will need a personal statement and recommendation letters.

你将需要一份个人陈述和推荐信。

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。

But do not worry.

但别担心。

This article will help you understand each step.

这篇文章将帮助你了解每个步骤。

First, let us talk about the personal statement.

首先，让我们来谈谈个人陈述。

A personal statement is a short essay about yourself.

个人陈述是一篇关于你自己的短文。

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。

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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.

较高的 GPA 较低的 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。

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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。

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Practice your answers before the interview day.

在面试日之前练习你的回答。

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Speak slowly and smile.

说话慢一点并保持微笑。

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Be polite and confident.

要保持礼貌并展现自信。

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If you prepare well, you will feel more relaxed.

如果你准备充分，你会感到比较轻松。

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Good luck with your school application!

祝你的入学申请好运！

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片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。

apply to

phrasal verb

To make a formal request to an institution, such as a school or company.

向……提出申请

解释： 用于表示向特定的机构（如学校、公司）提交入学或入职申请。

范例： I want to apply to three different universities this year.

look at

phrasal verb

To examine or consider something carefully.

考虑、审视

解释： 在本文中，这不仅是“看”，而是指评审委员会“审核”或“考虑”申请人的各项条件。

范例： The admissions office will look at your grades and your activities.

good luck with

idiom

An expression used to wish someone success in a specific endeavor.

祝……好运

解释： 这是一个非常常用的社交短语，用来祝福他人在某件特定的事情上取得成功。

范例： Good luck with your school application!

personal statement

technical term

A formal essay written by an applicant to describe their achievements, goals, and reasons for applying to a school.

个人陈述 / 自传

解释： 在日常生活中，'statement' 通常指“陈述”或“声明”（如银行账单 bank statement）。但在入学申请中，它特指一种特定的“申请作文”，学生需在其中展现个人特质。

范例： Your personal statement should explain why you chose this major.

GPA

technical term

Grade Point Average; a number that represents the average value of the accumulated final grades earned in courses.

学业平均成绩

解释： GPA 是学术领域的专有名词。虽然 'grade' 是分数，但 GPA 是一个标准化的计算系统（通常为 0 到 4.0），用来衡量学生的整体学术表现。

范例： Most top universities require a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

extracurricular activities

technical term

Activities pursued in addition to the normal course of study, such as sports, clubs, or volunteering.

课外活动

解释： 这里的 'extra-' 前缀表示“在...之外”，'curricular' 源自 'curriculum'（课程）。这是一个教育界的专门术语，指所有不计入正式学分但对申请有帮助的活动。

范例： Playing in the school orchestra is a great extracurricular activity.

character

technical term

The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual, often used to judge their integrity.

品格 / 人格特质

解释： 在日常英语中，'character' 常指“书或电影里的角色”或“汉字”。但在推荐信中，它特指一个人的“道德品质”或“性格优点”。

范例： The teacher's letter praised the student's strong character and leadership.

School Application学校申请

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