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How to write the application documents for studying in the United States?
* Different schools have different specific requirements.

1, PS/Essay N copies.

Essay refers to the application essay, which covers a wider meaning. You may need to express your views on some issues or describe some special experiences in your life, just like a composition with a topic. PS, on the other hand, have no clear rules and can play freely. To apply for an American university, some schools may only need PS, and there is no requirement for papers. Some schools may not need PS, but only require you to write a few papers with clear propositions, but ordinary schools need both PS and papers. Any school adopting COMMONAPPLICATION can be understood as needing PS.

1) What is a personal statement?

PS is the main word in the document, and the number of words is generally 800- 1000 English words. A good PS can fully display the applicant's application advantages and impress the admissions officer through in-depth and meticulous description. PS mainly expounds several questions: "Why should I study this major", "I am qualified for a master's degree", "I have a clear plan for the future" and "Why should I study in this school".

2) 2) What should PS write?

"Why should I study this major"-a strong interest in learning.

"I am qualified for a master's degree"-solid professional knowledge (after class) and the necessary ability to apply for a major (internship, competition).

"I have a clear plan for the future"-specific and detailed career planning (short-term and long-term, job functions)

"Why should I study in this school" —— Sufficient reasons for choosing a school (combined with my own situation)

3) 3) What is the writing focus of PS?

Clear logic, contact with nature, close to the theme and concise language.

Examples are as follows:

2.2-3 letters of recommendation

For China students, besides PS being able to present themselves subjectively, letters of recommendation are also very important. Because letters of recommendation generally come from professors and tutors who are familiar with each other, we can objectively describe the characteristics and future development potential of the applicant in academic and professional fields. Because European and American universities measure a student's comprehensive ability, in addition to personal statement-the applicant introduces his own documents from his own point of view, it is a very important link in the admission process to understand the applicant's characteristics from the standpoint of a third party who knows the applicant through letters of recommendation. So you need to pay special attention.

3. Resume 1 copy

If the document is the only platform that can tell stories subjectively in the whole application process, then the resume is the best objective platform that objectively reflects the applicant's education and ability in the whole application process. The university admissions office can know all the background, education, social activities, abilities and hobbies of the applicant on the resume, so as to have a preliminary judgment on whether the applicant meets the requirements of his own school. Because of its objectivity, the resume can't be written with subjective feelings, but can fully and accurately show the overall situation of the applicant. Therefore, the combination of documents and resumes can help university admissions officers restore the applicant's personal image.

4. Document Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the function of the document in the application?

Documentation is an indispensable part of the application, which aims to help the application; Good documents can amplify the advantages of application, reflect character strengths, show the existing professional knowledge and skills to the school, and let the school see your potential; By beautifying the document packaging, the disadvantages of the application can be properly compensated; The document can explain some personal circumstances, such as cross-majors, suspension from school, etc.

2) What parts does the document consist of?

In the whole set of study abroad documents, three documents must be prepared: recommendation letter, resume or resume, and personal statement. American schools require papers.

Some schools and majors (such as design and media) will require writing samples or collections.

3) What determines the quality of the document?

The quality of literature is closely related to students' experience. The more experienced students have information, the more full the documents will be. Students with less experience can communicate with the document consultant through voice, and the consultant will further explore the material and provide ideas for students.

4) When will the documents be ready?

Students who apply this year can communicate with the document consultant now. After all, slow work makes fine work.

Students who apply for next year can now sort out their current experience, review what they have done specifically, analyze what aspects of their current experience are relatively lacking, and make corresponding compensation.