大学英语教1-Unit6-This-is-America-肖艺莘-吉林大学出版社.pptVIP

Harvard University 21,000 students in total 2,100 faculty members $52,652 per year for tuition, room, board and fees combined 70% of students receive financial aid Need based financial aid for ALL students 17 Million books in library 44 current and former faculty members are Nobel laureates How to Apply to Yale: No minimum score for TOFEL or GRE Application form 3 Letters of Recommendation Personal Statement $100 application fee Princeton University 7,757 total students 1,148 Faculty members $54,780 Tuition, Room and Board 60% of students on Financial Aid Need-based Aid for ALL students 13 Million books in Library 15 Alumni have won the Nobel Prize This is America！ American education！ American Universities and colleges Personal Statement Be original Be confident 3 main points Background Academic interests Future goals Background Show what you know -- understanding of the subject Explain how you got that understanding What special projects or research have you done? Academic Interests What are you planning to learn in grad school? Not just Engineering – what type? What interests you about it? What do you hope to achieve in grad school? Special projects? Special research? Future Goals What are you going to do after graduate school? What job are you hoping to get? How far do you plan on going in your field? Where do you plan to go with your knowledge? Letters of Recommendation If given the option, choose not to read your letters. Ask people who you feel confident can give you great recommendations. Recommenders should be able to give clear examples as to your abilities and achievements. Letters of Recommendation DON’TS Don’t pressure a person to write for you. Don’t give them a short amount of time. Don’t forget to give them necessary information. Website address/login information Your personal research and interest area Actual letter or online survey? Applying for Financial Aid Read what the school has to offer. Work Study programs