編者按：英國德貝（Derby）大學所追求的是為所有想要學習并且能夠從高等教育獲益的人提供機會。我們不單單是對那些已經(jīng)成功的人感興趣。我們...
英國德貝（Derby）大學所追求的是為所有想要學習并且能夠從高等教育獲益的人提供機會。我們不單單是對那些已經(jīng)成功的人感興趣。我們想要充分利用我們的資源為更多的人提供服務。隨著教學事業(yè)的發(fā)展，我們希望能夠慢慢地擺脫公共基金。（摘自德貝大學校長講話）
以下是該大學對ps的寫作要求。原文地址：
http://exposure.derby.ac.uk/bob/apply.html
Personal Statement
This is the key area of the application form and the one to which most attention is paid. It’s the only opportunity to sell yourself. Admissions Tutors are looking for a carefully crafted few paragraphs which will convince them to offer you a place. They want you to sell yourself to them.這是把你買個好價錢的唯一機會。
Why?
Admissions Tutors want to see clear logical reasons why you’ve chosen a course. You need to demonstrate that you have properly thought about what you want to do and why. Committed students who’ve put thought into their course choice are more likely to do well and less likely to drop out. 希望看到你選擇某個專業(yè)的強有力的理由，你應該展示你想做什么以及為何如此？
Work Experience
Tutors will look for evidence of work experience, especially if it complements your course choice. They also like to see an indication of how you feel your work experience has benefited you, either personally or career wise. 工作經(jīng)歷，特別是如果這些工作經(jīng)歷與你的課程選擇相符。
Personal Qualities
If you mention a particular quality that you have, give an example e.g. if you say you are well organised, then say you always meet deadlines for your assignments (but only if it’s true!!).性格特點，一定要真實?。?！
Your Contribution
Admission Tutors also look for some evidence that you have a contribution to make towards the course, for example evidence that you have good communication skills.
Other Interests
Tell them what you enjoy doing besides studying. It will help gain an impression of what kind of person you are.
DON’T WAFFLE BUT DON’T MAKE IT TOO BRIEF!不要夸夸奇談，也不要過于簡略
Separate out the statement into clear paragraphs or sections which discuss different aspects of your application.
Make sure that the information that you provide is clear, well presented and correctly spelt. For paper applications remember that your application will be reduced in size and if it is not well written and clear to start with, imagine how much worse it will be when it has been reduced!
Produce several practice copies and ask someone to read over and check your final draft for you. Also, make sure that the information you want to include fits into the space that you have on the application form. There’s nothing worse than if you have to make your writing smaller and smaller to fit it in or if you tail off because there is no space left! 提供的信息必須明確、表現(xiàn)有力、拼寫正確。
英國德貝（Derby）大學所追求的是為所有想要學習并且能夠從高等教育獲益的人提供機會。我們不單單是對那些已經(jīng)成功的人感興趣。我們想要充分利用我們的資源為更多的人提供服務。隨著教學事業(yè)的發(fā)展，我們希望能夠慢慢地擺脫公共基金。（摘自德貝大學校長講話）
以下是該大學對ps的寫作要求。原文地址：
http://exposure.derby.ac.uk/bob/apply.html
Personal Statement
This is the key area of the application form and the one to which most attention is paid. It’s the only opportunity to sell yourself. Admissions Tutors are looking for a carefully crafted few paragraphs which will convince them to offer you a place. They want you to sell yourself to them.這是把你買個好價錢的唯一機會。
Why?
Admissions Tutors want to see clear logical reasons why you’ve chosen a course. You need to demonstrate that you have properly thought about what you want to do and why. Committed students who’ve put thought into their course choice are more likely to do well and less likely to drop out. 希望看到你選擇某個專業(yè)的強有力的理由，你應該展示你想做什么以及為何如此？
Work Experience
Tutors will look for evidence of work experience, especially if it complements your course choice. They also like to see an indication of how you feel your work experience has benefited you, either personally or career wise. 工作經(jīng)歷，特別是如果這些工作經(jīng)歷與你的課程選擇相符。
Personal Qualities
If you mention a particular quality that you have, give an example e.g. if you say you are well organised, then say you always meet deadlines for your assignments (but only if it’s true!!).性格特點，一定要真實?。?！
Your Contribution
Admission Tutors also look for some evidence that you have a contribution to make towards the course, for example evidence that you have good communication skills.
Other Interests
Tell them what you enjoy doing besides studying. It will help gain an impression of what kind of person you are.
DON’T WAFFLE BUT DON’T MAKE IT TOO BRIEF!不要夸夸奇談，也不要過于簡略
Separate out the statement into clear paragraphs or sections which discuss different aspects of your application.
Make sure that the information that you provide is clear, well presented and correctly spelt. For paper applications remember that your application will be reduced in size and if it is not well written and clear to start with, imagine how much worse it will be when it has been reduced!
Produce several practice copies and ask someone to read over and check your final draft for you. Also, make sure that the information you want to include fits into the space that you have on the application form. There’s nothing worse than if you have to make your writing smaller and smaller to fit it in or if you tail off because there is no space left! 提供的信息必須明確、表現(xiàn)有力、拼寫正確。