出国留学：个人陈述如何写？
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如何写个人陈述
个人陈述是在申请过程中按照学校要求来写一篇有关申请人过去背景，目前成就和未来目标的文章。一篇成功的个人陈述应不但语言流畅，且文章逻辑严谨，层次分明，能充分显示申请人的才华并抓住审阅人的注意力。几乎所有学校都要求提交个人陈述。
个人陈述应当包含以下内容：
（一） 申请者的学术或专业兴趣及背景；
（二） 欲研究的方向；
（三） 未来的职业目标。
如果个人陈述写作得当，可以很大程度地提高申请者获得录取和奖学金的几率。这对申请者来说是一个绝好的机会。可惜的是很多申请者对TOEFL、GRE可谓呕心沥血，而对个人陈述往往一蹴而就，敷衍了事，内容贫乏、语法错误连篇。而西方的大学并不单是通过传统的考试来考评其申请者的资格，这并不是说他们的录取标准不严格。外国教授在决定您是否正是他们想要的人时，首先希望听一听您对于您自己作何评价。当您通过申请文书来介绍您自己时，您会发现所面临的机遇和挑战同样之大。
要写出成功的申请文书仅仅有那些适用于任何类型写作的基本写作技巧（清晰、简洁）是远远不够的。一篇好的申请文书要求申请人能够用一种与其他申请人完全不同方式，巧妙地展现自己的独特个性和经验。这是一件要求比较高，通常非常繁累的工作。这不仅仅对中国人如此，以英语为母语的人在此类写作时也会感到的十分头疼，但是我们中国人还需克服语言的障碍。然而，您应该认为您不但可以完成这一工作，而且不会不比他们差。当您真正开始以后，您会发现您所有的努力都会有所回报。
试着这样来做：
1．分析您的个性和经历。
2．区分、组织和取舍您的特质、经历、和成就来满足学校录取的要求和标准。
3．把所有这些编排好的讯息归纳一个叙述性的结构中。
4．草拟出一篇具有说服力能突出您的特质的短文来。只要足够深入地探索了您的人生经历和内心世界，您会发现您很特别，非常的特别，以您自己的方式。
写作一系列申请文书的过程是一个自我审视的过程。成功的申请者注重这样一种策略，即致力于把自己与那些有着差不多的GPA、TOEFL/GRE成绩、成就、奖励或人生经历的人区别开来。虽然其他申请者可以清楚有效地写作，聪明的申请者则通过有目的地使自己与其他人区分开来从而在竞争中胜出。这正是创造性、目的性和动人的写作发挥作用之处。
如何写个人陈述
个人陈述是在申请过程中按照学校要求来写一篇有关申请人过去背景，目前成就和未来目标的文章。一篇成功的个人陈述应不但语言流畅，且文章逻辑严谨，层次分明，能充分显示申请人的才华并抓住审阅人的注意力。几乎所有学校都要求提交个人陈述。
个人陈述应当包含以下内容：
（一） 申请者的学术或专业兴趣及背景；
（二） 欲研究的方向；
（三） 未来的职业目标。
如果个人陈述写作得当，可以很大程度地提高申请者获得录取和奖学金的几率。这对申请者来说是一个绝好的机会。可惜的是很多申请者对TOEFL、GRE可谓呕心沥血，而对个人陈述往往一蹴而就，敷衍了事，内容贫乏、语法错误连篇。而西方的大学并不单是通过传统的考试来考评其申请者的资格，这并不是说他们的录取标准不严格。外国教授在决定您是否正是他们想要的人时，首先希望听一听您对于您自己作何评价。当您通过申请文书来介绍您自己时，您会发现所面临的机遇和挑战同样之大。
要写出成功的申请文书仅仅有那些适用于任何类型写作的基本写作技巧（清晰、简洁）是远远不够的。一篇好的申请文书要求申请人能够用一种与其他申请人完全不同方式，巧妙地展现自己的独特个性和经验。这是一件要求比较高，通常非常繁累的工作。这不仅仅对中国人如此，以英语为母语的人在此类写作时也会感到的十分头疼，但是我们中国人还需克服语言的障碍。然而，您应该认为您不但可以完成这一工作，而且不会不比他们差。当您真正开始以后，您会发现您所有的努力都会有所回报。
试着这样来做：
1．分析您的个性和经历。
2．区分、组织和取舍您的特质、经历、和成就来满足学校录取的要求和标准。
3．把所有这些编排好的讯息归纳一个叙述性的结构中。
4．草拟出一篇具有说服力能突出您的特质的短文来。只要足够深入地探索了您的人生经历和内心世界，您会发现您很特别，非常的特别，以您自己的方式。
写作一系列申请文书的过程是一个自我审视的过程。成功的申请者注重这样一种策略，即致力于把自己与那些有着差不多的GPA、TOEFL/GRE成绩、成就、奖励或人生经历的人区别开来。虽然其他申请者可以清楚有效地写作，聪明的申请者则通过有目的地使自己与其他人区分开来从而在竞争中胜出。这正是创造性、目的性和动人的写作发挥作用之处。
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Dear Professor:
This letter of recommendation is for Caleb, a young man I have had the pleasure of knowing for the last 20 months. As a professor emeritus, I have come in contact with thousands of college and graduate students. However, Mr. Caleb stands out as a very extraordinary one with his research and teaching capability, personality and what is more, his "academic spirit".
During his graduate study, he worked as my research assistant first, then as a teaching assistant of our department. Usually it is hard for someone to be good at even either one. However, as his adviser, I was pleased to find thatboth works he did was far exceeding what is called good. For example, unlike most other graduate students who are eager to publish essays and thus fear to take pains to make exhaustive investigation for their research, Mr. Caleb made extensive survey for his in the project sponsored by Science and Tech Commission of "Chicago" municipal government.He searched every possible source of information within his reach and affords for related materials. As far as I know, he has been to Beijing to the National Library of China, Science and Tech Information Center, Tsinghua University s Library and most public libraries of "Chicago". He searched both in library and on web, which is a totally new approach to us. Neither was Mr. Caleb satisfied with second-hand information only. During the process, he also interviewed with supervisors of some scientific institutes of "Chicago" to obtain first-hand information.
His teaching is equally praiseworthy. I often heard his students said that Mr.Caleb s lectures were interesting and enlightening and they loved to listen to his lectures. In fact, he has his own teaching style.To my knowledge,it is quite western. In other words, he pays more attention to arouse the desire of seeking knowledge among his students instead of maintaining a quiet and rigid lecture atmosphere as most other teachers do.Thus you can imagine his lectures are full of discussions, laughter and eager eyes of learning.
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Besides his research, teaching capability and personality,I think I should bring up the overwhelmingly strong point of Mr. Caleb--his academic spirit. Although I know that it is hard to define what is called "academic spirit", Mr. Caleb does prove it through his independence on his research, innovative perspective and commitment to academic activity. Frankly, I think it is the "academic spirit"that distinguishes him from thousands of college and graduate students I have ever known. With the "academic spirit", Mr. Caleb is marching steadily towards his career goal--an ideal scholar with time goes by.
One more point. Mr. Caleb s English is excellent compared to most college or graduate students I have ever known.For example, "Chicago" municipal govern-ment held "International Friendship Month" and invited many foreigners (including guests from Clevend, U.S.A.) last summer. Mr. Caleb was chosen as one of 6 volunteer interpreters out of nearly 300 college and graduate studentswho applied the positions. Therefore I am sure that he will adapt to the rigors of graduate school life in U.S. without any great difficulty.
Your kind consideration will be greatly appreciated.I would like to providemore information upon your request. You can reach me either by the home phone and mailing address or via Internet,my email address is: xxxx@btamail.net.cn
Thank you.
Truly,
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