哥倫比亞大學(xué)

· 變化一：刪除課內(nèi)必讀書單”一題

· 變化二：Community一題的題干中新增對(duì)于Community的定義：公平且具備包容性;同時(shí)需要突出自身背景對(duì)個(gè)人的塑造及影響;

題目：A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative community.

翻譯：哥倫比亞大學(xué)經(jīng)驗(yàn)的一個(gè)特點(diǎn)是能夠在一個(gè)公平、包容、具有廣泛視角的社區(qū)中學(xué)習(xí)和發(fā)展。告訴我們你自己的一個(gè)重要的角度，觀點(diǎn)或生活經(jīng)驗(yàn)，并描述它如何塑造了你向哥倫比亞的多元化和協(xié)作社區(qū)學(xué)習(xí)并為之做出貢獻(xiàn)的方式。

針對(duì)Community類的文書，學(xué)校百科的老師會(huì)帶領(lǐng)學(xué)生進(jìn)行頭腦風(fēng)暴，首先會(huì)從定義社群”開始。這個(gè)世界上有很多種社群，不是每一種都能像XX社團(tuán)”一樣好命名，但是我們可以提供一個(gè)框架來幫助學(xué)生概念化不同的community。更多BFT文書方法論歡迎掃描文末海報(bào)的二維碼了解詳情~

· 變化三：新增35詞的幸福源泉反思”題目

題目：In Columbia’s admissions process, we value who you are as a unique individual, distinct from your goals and achievements. In the last words of this writing supplement, we would like you to reflect on a source of happiness. Help us get to know you further by describing the first thing that comes to mind when you consider what simply brings you joy.

翻譯：在哥倫比亞大學(xué)的錄取過程中，我們視你為一個(gè)獨(dú)特的個(gè)體，有別于你的目標(biāo)和成就。在這篇附加文書的最后幾句話里，我們想讓你反思一下幸福的源泉。當(dāng)你考慮什么能給你帶來快樂時(shí)，你首先想到的是什么，通過描述來幫助我們進(jìn)一步了解你。

　　耶魯大學(xué)

· 變化一：簡答題最后一題由和&或”的概念改為開放性問題

題目：What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?

翻譯：哪些關(guān)于你的事情是你在任何申請(qǐng)環(huán)節(jié)都沒有提到的?

· 變化二：必答題第一題由課程學(xué)術(shù)興趣改為面對(duì)反對(duì)意見的堅(jiān)持和改變”

題目：Yale carries out its mission through the free exchange of ideas in an ethical, interdependent, and diverse community.” Reflect on a time when you exchanged ideas about an important issue with someone holding an opposing view. How did the experience lead you either to change your opinion or to sharpen your reasons for holding onto it?

翻譯：耶魯通過在一個(gè)有道德、相互依存且多元化的社區(qū)中自由交流想法”來實(shí)現(xiàn)其使命。試回想，當(dāng)你與持相反觀點(diǎn)的人就一個(gè)重要問題交換意見的時(shí)候，這段經(jīng)歷是如何讓你改變了觀點(diǎn)，或者強(qiáng)化了你堅(jiān)持下去的理由?

· 變化三：必答題第二題對(duì)去年的題目進(jìn)行了融合

題目：Reflect on a time when you have worked to enhance a community to which you feel connected. Why have these efforts been meaningful to you? You may define community however you like.

翻譯：試回想，當(dāng)你為一個(gè)與你緊密連接的社區(qū)而努力的時(shí)候，為什么這些努力對(duì)你有意義?你可以根據(jù)自己的喜好來定義這個(gè)社區(qū)。

賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)

· 變化一：新增感謝信”一題，但建議避免寫父母、老師等老生常談的素材，也切忌過多描述他人而喧賓奪主

題目：Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge. (We encourage you to share this note with that person, if possible, and reflect on the experience!)

翻譯：寫一封簡短的感謝信給你尚未感謝但想感謝的人。

　　加州理工學(xué)院

· 變化一：文書大換血!出現(xiàn)了4個(gè)全新的必答題目，一起來看~

題目：(WHY Major類)Why did you choose that area of interest?

翻譯：你為什么選擇這個(gè)感興趣的領(lǐng)域?

題目：(STEM探索類)At Caltech, we investigate some of the most challenging, fundamental problems in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Identify and describe two STEM-related experiences from your high school years, either in or out of the classroom, and tell us how and why they activated your curiosity. What about them made you want to learn more and explore further?

翻譯：在加州理工學(xué)院，我們研究科學(xué)、技術(shù)、工程和數(shù)學(xué)中一些zui具挑戰(zhàn)性的基本問題。找出并描述你高中時(shí)期在課堂內(nèi)外的兩次與 STEM 相關(guān)的經(jīng)歷，并告訴我們它們?nèi)绾我约盀楹渭ぐl(fā)了你的好奇心。他們是怎樣讓你想了解更多并進(jìn)一步探索?

題目：(個(gè)人創(chuàng)造力)The creativity, inventiveness, and innovation of Caltech’s students, faculty, and researchers have won Nobel Prizes and put rovers on Mars, but Techers also imagine smaller scale innovations every day, from new ways to design solar cells to 3D printing dorm decor. How have you been an innovator in your own life?

翻譯：加州理工學(xué)院的學(xué)生、教師和研究人員的創(chuàng)造力、發(fā)明能力和創(chuàng)新力已經(jīng)獲得了諾貝爾獎(jiǎng)，并將漫游者送上了火星，但技術(shù)人員也每天都在想象更小規(guī)模的創(chuàng)新，從設(shè)計(jì)太陽能電池的新方法到 3D 打印宿舍裝飾。你是如何成為自己生活中的創(chuàng)新者的?