School Application入学申请
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#1
Statements, Recommendations, and Interviews
陈述书、推荐信与面试
#2
Applying to a competitive school can feel overwhelming, especially when you face multiple requirements at once.
申请竞争激烈的学校可能会让人感到压力沉重，尤其是当你同时面临多项要求时。
#3
Most prestigious institutions evaluate candidates based on several key factors, including academic performance and personal qualities.
大多数声望卓著的机构会根据几个关键因素来评估申请者，包括学业表现和个人特质。
#4
Your GPA, personal statement, recommendation letters, and interview performance all contribute to the final decision.
你的学业平均成绩（GPA）、个人陈述、推荐信以及面试表现，都会影响最终的决定。
#5
Understanding each component thoroughly will help you present yourself as a well-rounded and compelling applicant.
彻底了解每一个组成部分将有助于你将自己呈现为一名全面发展且具吸引力的申请人。
#6
The personal statement is often considered the heart of any application because it reveals who you are beyond grades.
个人陈述通常被视为任何申请的核心，因为它揭示了成绩之外的你。
#7
Admissions officers want to understand your motivations, experiences, and future aspirations through your own words.
招生官希望通过你自己的言语来了解你的动机、经历和未来的抱负。
#8
A strong statement should tell a coherent story that connects your past achievements with your goals for the future.
一份强而有力的陈述应讲述一个连贯的故事，将你过去的成就与未来的目标联系起来。
#9
Avoid writing generic phrases that could apply to anyone, and instead focus on specific moments that shaped your perspective.
避免撰寫適用於任何人的陳腔濫調，而是要專注於塑造你觀點的具體時刻。
#10
Having revised your statement several times before submitting it will significantly improve its clarity and impact.
在提交之前多次修改你的声明，将会显著提高其清晰度和影响力。
#11
Recommendation letters provide an external perspective on your abilities that your own writing cannot fully capture.
推荐信提供了一个外部视角来审视你的能力，这是你自己的写作所无法完全捕捉到的。
#12
Teachers or supervisors who know you well are the best people to write these letters on your behalf.
了解您的老师或主管是代表您撰写这些推荐信的最佳人选。
#13
It is important to ask recommenders who can speak specifically about your strengths, work ethic, and intellectual curiosity.
邀请那些能具体谈论你的优点、职业道德和求知欲的推荐人是非常重要的。
#14
Give your recommenders enough time to write thoughtful letters, ideally at least four weeks before the deadline.
给你的推荐人足够的时间来撰写内容详尽的信件，理想情况下至少在截止日期前四周。
#15
A rushed recommendation that lacks detail will not strengthen your application in any meaningful way.
一份缺乏细节且仓促完成的推荐信，将不会以任何有意义的方式增强你的申请。
#16
Your extracurricular activities demonstrate qualities that cannot be measured by academic scores alone.
你的课外活动展现了无法单靠学术成绩衡量的特质。
#17
Schools value students who have pursued meaningful activities outside the classroom with genuine passion and commitment.
学校重视那些以真诚的热情与投入，在课堂之外追求有意义活动的学生。
#18
Whether you have led a community service project, participated in debate competitions, or played a sport at a high level matters.
无论你曾领导过社区服务项目、参加过辩论比赛，还是从事过高水平的体育运动，这些都很重要。
#19
The key is showing depth of involvement rather than listing a large number of superficial activities.
关键在于展现参与的深度，而不是列出一大堆肤浅的活动。
#20
Admissions committees are particularly impressed by applicants who have made a real impact in their chosen pursuits.
招生委员会对那些在所选领域中产生实质影响的申请者印象特别深刻。
#21
The interview is your final opportunity to bring your application to life and make a lasting personal impression.
面试是你赋予申请资料生命力，并留下持久个人印象的最后机会。
#22
Before the interview, you should have researched the school thoroughly and prepared answers to common questions.
在面试之前，你应该已经彻底研究过该学校，并为常见问题准备好答案。
#23
During the conversation, speak confidently about your experiences while remaining humble and open to new ideas.
在对话过程中，自信地谈论你的经历，同时保持谦逊并对新想法持开放态度。
#24
Interviewers appreciate candidates who ask thoughtful questions about the school's programs, culture, and community.
面试官欣赏那些针对学校的课程、文化和社群提出深入问题的申请者。
#25
By the time you have completed all these steps, you will have built an application that truly represents your potential.
当你完成所有这些步骤时，你将已经建立了一份能真正代表你潜力的申请书。