中国留学之家建议-不要忽视推荐信的的重要作用

路由器 - 2008-3-5 21:56:00

建议-不要忽视推荐信的的重要作用

　

just saw it on princetonview.com, so just share here be coz it's so meanful.

Don't Overlook Recommendations

We all know that grades and standardized test scores are an incredibly

important part of your college application, but the other stuff matters

too. No matter what your "numbers" look like, chances are that there will

be other people with similar scores who are applying to the same schools as

you are. If admissions people have to decide between you and a person with

similar scores, they will have to look at more intangible factors, such as

those represented in your essay, extra-curricular activities, and

recommendations.

At many schools, especially the smaller ones, admissions officers are

concerned about the type of person they are admitting to their school. They

want someone who will be a positive addition to the school, contributing to

the school community and making the school look good. Solid recommendations

(schools generally ask for two) can help convince colleges that you are

that type of person.

Start Early

You definitely should start thinking about recommendations well before your

junior year rolls around. Right from the start of their high school career

students should make an effort to get to know teachers. That doesn't mean

you have to become a consummate brown-noser! It just means that you should

take the opportunity to get to know teachers when you can. Go to an office

hour now and then. Seek teachers' help or advice when you have a tough

paper or want to discuss problems you had on a test.

By visiting teachers outside of the classroom, the teachers will have a

better chance to get to know you academically and socially. Teachers who

have such interaction with you can write more impressive recommendations,

because it will be apparent to the admissions committee that the teacher

actually knows you.

Who to Pick

Colleges see tons of recommendations written by teachers who know little

about the student beyond his or her grades. To impress admissions

committees, make sure you pick a teacher who knows you well, and who you're

sure will write a persuasive and enthusiastic endorsement of you and your

stellar qualities. Don't be afraid to ask a potential recommenders whether

they feel comfortable writing such a recommendation for you.

Don't feel compelled to get a recommendation from a teacher just because he

or she gave you your best grade ever. You're looking for a well-written

essay from a teacher who knows you well or who teaches courses in a field

of particular interest to you. (In other words, if you've written in your

personal statement that you're a total science buff, make sure one of your

recommendation is from a science teacher!)

Be Polite

Make sure that you give your recommenders plenty of advance notice that you

want them to write your recommendations. And, don't forget to write them

thank-you notes--they just helped you get into college!

路由器 - 2008-3-5 21:57:00

Goabroad 2004 FAQ 系列
　
4.要想拿offer，主要是靠吹？：这是个绝对的误区，这是个讲究实力与竞争的时代，
在美国更是如此，要诚实地对待美国教授，更要诚实地对待自己！对自己是处于什么
水平，适合去什么学校，要有个清醒的认识，切勿贪恋投机取巧的办法。也许就是因
为在过去，中国学生中有过各种各样的舞弊行为，才使得中国学生的GRE成绩，推荐
信，甚至GPA的可信度在逐渐下降。一个又一个的申请事例告诉我们，强人总是能够被
牛校相中，而投机的方法收获总是有限。

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