Emory招生部老师Jean Jordan说“We use the essay to know students better...what do you want us to know that we will not find in the application?”
Johns Hopkins:“Its a chance to add depth to something that is important to you and tell the admissions committee more about your background or goals.Test scores only tell part of your story,and we want to know more than just how well you work.We want to see how you actually think.”
Brandeis University招生部的主管Gil Villanueva,“The essay allows you to paint a picture of yourself.It gives life to your application.It is your opportunity to speak to the admissions committee.Let it be your voice and yours alone.While most admissions officers are interested in learning if you can write a good essay,we are also keen on understanding more about you,including gaining insight on your thought processes,values,and interests.”
以上回答可以总结为,通过文书学校主要想了解你的:
1.写作能力
2.价值观、兴趣、思考过程
3.应对困境或失败的能力
5.其他你认为对申请有帮助的特点、经历或品质
想必你也发现了,这些答案其实有些笼统。要想用其来指导你的文书构思和创作,还有一段距离。
招生老师们可以通过留学文书的哪些内容来了解who you are,what matters most to you呢?