個人陳述的目的,是為了讓招生委員會了解你的想法,因為除了這份文件外,他們是無法透過其他申請文件(例如成績單、推薦信),深入地了解你是誰。
The purpose of personal statement is to tell the admission committee about what you think. They cannot know deeply about who you are from the other application documents (such as transcript, recommendation letters) except personal statement.
想要在眾多申請者中脫穎而出,你必須在個人陳述中告訴招生委員會申請該研究生院的原因,以及該課程吸引你的地方。除此之外,你更可以藉著個人陳述,向他們闡述你擁有的獨特個人特質,例如領導才能、積極性、溝通技巧,這些往往成為成功獲得錄取的關鍵。
To stand out from the application pool, you should tell the admission committee in your personal statement about the reason for applying to graduate school, and what interests you in that programme. Besides, in your personal statement, you can show them your unique personality traits, such as leadership skills, motivation, communication skills. These are the key factors for getting offer from graduate schools. |