不管是申請美國留學(xué)還是英國留學(xué)，文書寫作是你怎么繞都繞不開的一道坎兒，好不容易拿到了理想的“高考”（a-level）成績，還沒來得及松口氣，個人陳述信（Personal Statement，簡稱PS）又橫在了你的面前。
沒辦法，為了能和理想的院校“談戀愛”，這個骨頭必須得啃下來！但是，不要以為英國文書數(shù)量少你就掉以輕心，要知道，有多少和你一樣優(yōu)秀的人在追逐你的理想院校，稍微疏忽就極有可能失??！不過，只要你準備充分，掌握文書寫作精髓，你的Mr.高校還不是被輕松收入囊中！
不管是G5超級精英院校還是紅磚院校，對于文書的總體寫作要求像是商量好似的基本相似，招生官都迫切的想從你的文書中知道你是否有具備足夠的能力和熱情學(xué)習(xí)課程，是否是學(xué)校的合適人選。這點從院校對留學(xué)文書寫作要求就可以看出來：
帝國理工學(xué)院（IC）對文書的內(nèi)容要求
The supporting statement should outline:
☆ the motivations for applying for the programme
☆relevant academic and professional experience to date
☆ interests
☆ future career aspirations
☆ as well as the ability to gain from and contribute to the College community.
倫敦政治經(jīng)濟學(xué)院（LSE）的文書要求
In your statement(s), you may wish to discuss the following:
☆Motivation for undertaking the programme(s)
☆A(yù)cademic interests, strengths and background relevant to the programme(s)
☆A(yù)reas of specific interest within the programme(s)
☆A(yù)cademic ambitions and/or research interests related to the programme(s)
☆A(yù)ny professional aspirations, and how academic work within the programme(s) might help you realise such aspirations
☆Other relevant information, such as additional reading or research, work or other relevant experience that has informed your decision to apply for the particular programme(s)
因此，你的文書寫作要重點圍繞學(xué)術(shù)來寫，這是因為英國的課業(yè)課程很緊，課程壓力很大。如果你的學(xué)術(shù)不達標，很容易讀不懂，耽誤學(xué)業(yè)。所以你要在文書中清晰的傳達出你有足夠的能力學(xué)習(xí)課程，對申請學(xué)科和專業(yè)十分熱愛、并表達已經(jīng)對所申請專業(yè)進行過深入的研究。
所以，大家可以從以下幾大方面進行敘述。
1．興趣愛好：你對哪個專業(yè)感興趣？你為什么對這個專業(yè)感興趣？
是剛剛被圈的粉，還是長久以來的夢想？你是否是因為讀了哪一篇文章，哪一本書，還是這個專業(yè)能助你走向你未來想追求的事業(yè)？你總要說出它在哪一點上吸引了你。
2．學(xué)術(shù)準備：你為了申請做了哪些學(xué)術(shù)方面的準備？
你有沒有為了得到你心儀的學(xué)?；?qū)I(yè)的注意力，特意有過什么經(jīng)歷，或是培養(yǎng)了自己哪方面的能力？你有沒有在學(xué)校幫助過同學(xué)，在你感興趣的領(lǐng)域當(dāng)過志愿者，或是付出過其他什么勞動？“最好的個人陳述信，肯定能讓閱讀者感受到你對這門專業(yè)的熱情——你認真研究過了，在課外的時間里也為這個領(lǐng)域投入了精力，培養(yǎng)了自己的能力，而不僅僅關(guān)注學(xué)術(shù)成績。”
3．課外實踐：你參與了哪些課外活動？有哪些收獲和成長？
你參加過的社團，學(xué)校以外的興趣俱樂部，夏令營，你讀過的關(guān)于這個專業(yè)的文章或者書……找出那些讓你印象深刻，或者思如泉涌的例子來。
4．未來規(guī)劃：你對未來的學(xué)業(yè)、職業(yè)、人生有哪些規(guī)劃？
每個學(xué)校的招生官都希望招聘到的人是一個對自己未來有清晰規(guī)劃的學(xué)生，而不只是一個生活在象牙塔里面，對外面的世界充耳不聞的書呆子，一個好的職業(yè)規(guī)劃也可以從側(cè)面反映一對所申請專業(yè)的理解深度。
英國文書重視學(xué)術(shù)，那課外活動就不重要了嗎？當(dāng)然不是！
為了增加申請留學(xué)的砝碼，想必除了學(xué)習(xí)學(xué)校課程，課外活動你也參加了不少。參加學(xué)科競賽、當(dāng)志愿者，閱讀大量課外書籍、去公司進行實習(xí)，甚至為了某些學(xué)術(shù)興趣參加了summer school科研課程等等。難道這些在申請英國留學(xué)中不能用嗎？
這些當(dāng)然有用，只不過需要你會篩選，會甄別，要有選擇的運用。冷靜下來，將自己做過的活動進行列表分析，找出那些對你申請課程及提升學(xué)術(shù)有幫助的活動，然后細致、多角度的闡釋這對你學(xué)術(shù)提升帶來了哪些具體幫助，介紹活動給你帶來的成長，但是切記，這部分內(nèi)容不要超過文書的20%篇幅。
這里有一篇關(guān)于申請工程的優(yōu)秀文書，看看作者是如何以學(xué)術(shù)為中心將課程和課外活動展現(xiàn)在文書中的，供你思考借鑒：
● 工程文書
The art of engineering is applying scientific theories to design. The fundamental principles that are applied to products and structures are paramount and by studying engineering I am hoping to learn how engineers use these principles and then integrate them into designs. A design that has inspired me is the Falkirk wheel boat lift as it shows how solutions to engineering problems can be imaginative and iconic.
Engineering will allow me to see how principles are applied to design. This was highlighted in a lecture I attended on the mechanics of roller coasters. I was fascinated to learn about some of the design constraints which were applied to balance speed with safety. For example, if a bend is too tight then excessive g-force would cause participants to blackout.
I then applied the idea of using maths in order to ensure the safety of Formula 1 drivers. I used this to assist in preparing and delivering of a number of workshops run at my school for local primary school children, one of which involved the design of Formula 1 cars and calculating the speed at which they can be safely driven and the chance of them crashing.
Attending a Headstart course at Swansea University showed me how the theory that is learnt in the lecture theatres can be easily transferred to a practical application in the labs. A particular highlight was the civil engineering task where we designed and built an inflatable structure with a team.
This is an area of engineering that I am looking forward to studying as there were many different solutions suggested to solve the same problem. This course was a useful experience as it allowed me to see the different teaching styles at university by attending lectures and doing lab work. I found this enjoyable because of its hands on nature.
I have already started to further my knowledge by reading "How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life" by Louis A. Bloomfield, and I have enjoyed learning the basic theory behind wings creating lift by creating a difference in pressure.
I am very much looking forward to studying this area in greater detail. I have also read "Invention by Design: How Engineers Get from Thought to Thing" by Henry Petroski which has shown me that to an engineer, every design can be improved upon and it is this potential to improve and progress things via engineering which strongly appeals to me.
Outside the classroom I have taken part in the UKMT individual maths challenges where I have achieved 3 gold awards, twice scoring highest in my year. This resulted in me representing my school in a team maths challenge. Additionally I have attended events run by the Gifted and Talented Program including a week long summer school and lectures to help further my maths knowledge.
My main hobby is mountain biking and I have been riding regularly for 4 years. During this time I have had to carry out a lot of maintenance on my bike which has led to my interest in how they work and all the aspects of bike development. For example carbon fibre is replacing aluminum as the material of choice for most components due to its ability to improve strength while reducing weight. This interest has led me to taking a course on advanced mountain bike maintenance in November.
I have taken part in many activities that have helped to build my teamwork, leadership and time management skills. I finished the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award where strong teamwork is essential in order to succeed, especially at the expedition.
I have also represented my year on the school council where I had to demonstrate good time management and organisation skills which I used when I helped to organize an event to help other schools improve their councils. I have played cricket for my school and local team which has taught me to cope well with pressure.
I believe that I have the academic ability, interest and personal attributes that are well suited to studying engineering at university and to pursue a career in this field.
首段開門見山，直接表明我學(xué)工程的目的及為什么喜歡工程。通過研究工程技術(shù)，我希望了解工程師如何使用這些原理，然后將其集成到設(shè)計中。我從福爾柯克輪船升降機受到了啟發(fā)，它展示了解決工程問題的方法如何富有想象力和標志性。
接著作者在講座中得到有關(guān)工程的啟發(fā)，然后自己嘗試運用數(shù)學(xué)去保證F-1賽車手的安全，參加相關(guān)的幫助小學(xué)生的workshop。為了更深入了解有關(guān)土木工程的知識，參加斯旺西大學(xué)的入門課程，完成土木工程的相關(guān)任務(wù)。這個經(jīng)歷對作者未來的學(xué)習(xí)產(chǎn)生了深刻影響；在課外閱讀中閱讀了Louis A. Bloomfield撰寫的“事物如何工作：通過日常生活的物理學(xué)”進一步提高了“我”的知識；亨利·彼得斯基（Henry Petroski）的“設(shè)計發(fā)明：工程師從思想到事物的方式”，體會到了工程設(shè)計的魅力。
此外，在課外還參加數(shù)學(xué)競賽和Gifted and Talented Program項目，這些經(jīng)歷對”我”進一步學(xué)習(xí)數(shù)學(xué)有很大啟發(fā)；山地自行車的興趣及自己動手修車的愛好，引起了“我”對自行車工作方式以及自行車開發(fā)各個方面的興趣，并參加了高級山地車維護課程。
與申請課程相關(guān)性很小的活動作者一筆帶過，最后作者對自己的能力有足夠信心并已為未來大學(xué)生活做好了準備。
說到這里，你的文書基本完成了，還有一些細節(jié)是需要你注意的。細節(jié)決定成敗這可不是空穴來風(fēng)，文書寫完后，你需要注意：
1.不要在文書中提及你申請的任何一所大學(xué)。否則，你讓其他大學(xué)情何以堪？
2.申請文書有字數(shù)要求：4000個字符或者47行，包括空格和空行，約500-700 words。一定要看清楚申請院校的字數(shù)要求，否則多余字符會被看不到。
3.一定不要抄襲，也不要讓別人抄。告訴你一個不是秘密的秘密，UCAS系統(tǒng)是自備文書查重功能的呦，而且速度超級快，一旦抄襲，被查出的概率那是相當(dāng)?shù)拇蟆?/span>
4.多次檢查，檢查、檢查。在完成文書寫作后要多次仔細檢查，確保沒有低級拼寫、語法錯誤。聽起來是陳詞濫調(diào)，但有不少同學(xué)都在這里吃了虧。建議，最好找native speaker，原因你懂得！
