已经进入2024申请季，许多大学也开始更新了新的申请季文书题目。但其实还是有很多同学并不知道文书到底有多重要？应该怎么写申请文书？招生官喜欢什么样的文书？

那么今天小嘉就跟同学们好好聊一聊，美国大学本科申请文书到底是怎么一回事儿吧~

最后还附上了2023-2024年最新TOP20学校的文书附加题目，看完后为避免忘掉，小伙伴们可以收藏哦！

现在来跟小嘉看看2023-2024年最新各大学校文书附加题目的汇总，供大家参考！

普林斯顿大学目前还未公布2023-2024年的附加文书题目。但普林斯顿大学非常看重学生的英语学术写作能力。因为除了附加文书的要求，普林斯顿大学都会有一个Graded Written Paper。顾名思义，就是一篇由学生独立写作的，带有老师分数或者评级的，选自课内的课程作业或考试论文，但是必须符合学术写作要求的作文。

MIT暂时也没有公布2023-2024年的附加文书题目。

2023-2024附加文书简答题（Short Essay Prompts）

与去年自定义主题进行写作不同，2023-2024哈佛大学要求申请者回答五个简单题（short answer ），每个不超过200字，最多1000字。

1. Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. How will the life experiences that shape who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard? (200 words)

2. Briefly describe an intellectual experience that was important to you. (200 words)

3. Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are. (200 words)

4. How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future? (200 words)

5. Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you. (200 words)

2023-2024年附加文书题目

所有斯坦福大学的一年级申请者都必须完成3道斯坦福特有的短文Short Essays(每篇文章100至250字)，其中第3道是今年的新题目，简答题Short Questions第五题也发生了变化。

Short Essays:

1. The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (100 to 250 words) 

2. Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – know you better.

3.Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University. *New this year

斯坦福大学还要求申请者完成几个简短的回答Short Questions（最多50字）

1. What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? 

2. How did you spend your last two summers? 

3. What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?

4. Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

5. List five things that are important to you.

今年耶鲁大学的附加文书题目发生了一些改变：

1、简答题第二题和第三题更换了新的题目。

2、必答文书第一道题目和第二道题目发生了细微的改变，新增了第三题。

耶鲁大学针对不同的申请平台有不同的文书要求。首先，对所有平台的申请者，都需回答的问题有3个：

简答题Short Answer Questions

1.Students at Yale have time to explore their academic interests before committing to one or more major fields of study. Many students either modify their original academic direction or change their minds entirely. As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably？Please indicate up to three from the list provided.

2.Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected above. Why are you drawn to it？(200 words or fewer）

3.What is it about Yale that has led you to apply？(125 words or fewer)

Coalition App或者 Common App的申请人，还需要再回答以下简答题：（200字符，约35个单词以内）

1. What inspires you?

2. If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be?

3. Other than a family member, who is someone who has had a significant influence on you? What has been the impact of their influence? 

4. What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?

Essays

提交Coalition Application或Common Application的申请人需要回答以下问题之一，字数不超过400字。

1. Reflect on a time you discussed an issue important to you with someone holding an opposing view. Why did you find the experience meaningful?

2. Reflect on your membership in a community to which you feel connected. Why is this community meaningful to you? You may define community however you like.

3. Reflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college. How has it shaped you?

芝加哥大学2023-2024Fall附加文书题目已新鲜出炉，与往年不同的是，今年芝大提供了七个Extended Essay而非往年的六选一。

Question 1 (Required)

How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.

根据你现在对芝加哥大学的了解，芝加哥大学如何满足你对于学习，社区，以及未来的展望？请具体说明你自己的愿望以及它们与芝加哥大学的关系。

Question 2: Extended Essay (Required; Choose one)

Essay Option 1

Exponents and square roots, pencils and erasers, beta decay and electron capture. Name two things that undo each other and explain why both are necessary.
– Inspired by Emmett Cho, Class of 2027

指数和平方根，铅笔和橡皮，β衰变和电子捕获。说出两件相互undo的事情，并解释为什么它们都是必要的。

Essay Option 2

“Where have all the flowers gone?” – Pete Seeger. Pick a question from a song title or lyric and give it your best answer.
– Inspired by Ryan Murphy, AB’21

《Where Have All The Flowers Gone》——“美国现代民歌之父”皮特·西格演唱的一首歌曲。从歌名或歌词中选择一个问题，并给出最佳答案。

Essay Option 3

“Vlog,” “Labradoodle,” and “Fauxmage.” Language is filled with portmanteaus. Create a new portmanteau and explain why those two things are a “patch” (perfect match).
– Inspired by Garrett Chalfin, Class of 2027

“Vlog”、“Labradoodle”和“Fauxmage”。语言充满了混合词。创造一个新的混合词，并解释为什么这两个词完美匹配。

Essay Option 4

A jellyfish is not a fish. Cat burglars don’t burgle cats. Rhode Island is not an island. Write an essay about some other misnomer, and either come up with and defend a new name for it or explain why its inaccurate name should be kept.
– Inspired by Sonia Chang, Class of 2025, and Mirabella Blair, Class of 2027

水母（jellyfish）不是鱼（fish），飞贼（Cat burglars）不会偷猫（burgle cats），罗德岛（Rhode Island）不是一个岛（island）。写一篇关于其他“用词不当”的文章，要么为其想出一个新名称并为其辩护，要么解释为什么应保留其不准确的名称。

Essay Option 5

Despite their origins in the Gupta Empire of India or Ancient Egypt, games like chess or bowling remain widely enjoyed today. What modern game do you believe will withstand the test of time, and why?
– Inspired by Adam Heiba, Class of 2027
尽管它们起源于印度笈多王朝或古埃及，但国际象棋或保龄球等游戏至今仍广受喜爱。你认为哪种现代游戏能够经受住时间的考验？为什么？

Essay Option 6

There are unwritten rules that everyone follows or has heard at least once in their life. But of course, some rules should be broken or updated. What is an unwritten rule that you wish didn’t exist? (Our custom is to have five new prompts each year, but this year we decided to break with tradition. Enjoy!)
– Inspired by Maryam Abdella, Class of 2026

有一些不成文的规则，每个人一生中都遵循或至少听过一次。但有些规则应该被打破或更新。你希望不存在的不成文规则是什么？（我们的习惯是每年有五个新提示，但今年我们决定打破传统）

Essay Option 7

And, as always… the classic choose your own adventure option! In the spirit of adventurous inquiry, choose one of our past prompts (or create a question of your own). Be original, creative, thought provoking. Draw on your best qualities as a writer, thinker, visionary, social critic, sage, citizen of the world, or future citizen of the University of Chicago; take a little risk, and have fun!
本着冒险探究的精神，选择过去的题目之一（或创建一个自己的问题）。具有原创性、创造性、发人深省。发挥你作为作家、思想家、梦想家、社会批评家、智者、世界公民或芝加哥大学未来学生的最佳品质。

Tell us about an aspect of your identity (eg. race, gender, sexuality, religion, community, etc…) or a life experience that has shaped you as an individual and how that influenced what you’d like to pursue in college at Hopkins.  (This can be a future goal or experience that is either academic, extracurricular or social).  300 word limit (though currently the Common App provides 350 words for students to respond to this prompt).

告诉我们关于你身份的某个方面（例如种族、性别、性取向、宗教、社区等)，或者是塑造了你个人的生活经历，以及这些经历如何影响了你在JHU的追求。(这可以是学术、课外或社交方面的未来目标或经历)，最多300字(尽管目前Common App为学生提供350字的回复提示)。

宾夕法尼亚大学2023-2024申请附加文书相比去年有所改变，今年不同的学院需要回答不同的附加文书题目。

所有申请者必须回答的题目：

1. 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!) (150-200 words)*

2. How will you explore community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective, and how your experiences and perspective will help shape Penn. (150-200 words)*

申请文理学院 / 工院 / Wharton / Nursing 需要回答不同的附加题目：

文理学院

The flexible structure of The College of Arts and Sciences’ curriculum is designed to inspire exploration, foster connections, and help you create a path of study through general education courses and a major. What are you curious about and how would you take advantage of opportunities in the arts and sciences? To help inform your response, applicants are encouraged to learn more about academic offerings within the College of Arts and Sciences at college.upenn.edu/prospective. This information will help you develop a stronger understanding of how the study of the liberal arts aligns with your own goals and aspirations. (150-200 words)

工程学院

Penn Engineering prepares its students to become leaders in technology, by combining a strong foundation in the natural sciences and mathematics, exploration in the liberal arts, and depth of study in focused disciplinary majors. Please share how you hope to explore your engineering interests at Penn. To help inform your response, applicants are encouraged to learn more about Penn Engineering and its mission to prepare students for global leadership in technology here. This information will help you develop a stronger understanding of academic pathways within Penn Engineering and how they align with your goals and interests.(150-200 words)

护理学院

Penn Nursing intends to meet the health needs of society in a global and multicultural world by preparing its students to impact healthcare by advancing science and promoting equity. What do you think this means for the future of nursing, and how do you see yourself contributing to our mission of promoting equity in healthcare? To help inform your response, applicants are encouraged to learn more about Penn Nursing’s mission and how we promote equity in healthcare here.  This information will help you develop a stronger understanding of our values and how they align with your own goals and aspirations. (150-200 words)

沃顿商学院

Wharton prepares its students to make an impact by applying business methods and economic theory to real-world problems, including economic, political, and social issues. Please reflect on a current issue of importance to you and share how you hope a Wharton education would help you to explore it. To help inform your response, applicants are encouraged to learn more about the foundations of a Wharton education here. This information will help you better understand what you could learn by studying at Wharton and what you could do afterward. (150-200 words) 

宾夕法尼亚大学还对申请其高度选择性的特殊课程的一年级申请者提出了额外的文书要求，其中包括

DMD：数字媒体设计课程

DMD：数字媒体设计课程

Huntsman：国际研究和商业中的 Huntsman 课程

LSM：罗伊和 Diana Vagelos 生命科学与管理项目

M&T：杰罗姆·费舍尔管理和技术项目

NETS：网络和社会系统工程Rajendra和Neera Singh项目

NHCM：护理和医疗保健管理

七年生物牙科项目

VIPER：Roy

Diana Vagelos 能源研究综合项目。 

Required Academic Question

Because of the rigorous courses in the core curriculum, Caltech students don't declare a major until the end of their first year. However, some students arrive knowing which academic fields and areas already most excite them, or which novel fields and areas they most want to explore.

If you had to choose an area of interest or two today, what would you choose? Why did you choose that area of interest? (Max: 200 words)

Required Short Answer Questions

1.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? (Min: 100/Max: 200 words for each experience)

2.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 how to 3D print dorm decor. How have you been a creator, inventor, or innovator in your own life? (Min: 200 / Max: 250)

3.Caltech's mission – to cultivate learning, discovery, and innovation for the benefit of humanity – relies on its community members embracing fundamental Caltech values:

• Openness and enthusiasm for having preconceptions challenged

• Respect and appreciation for the idea that, while we are all members of the same community, the opportunities we've had to develop, showcase, and apply our talents have not been equal

• Passion for the ideal that science can and should meaningfully improve the lives of others

Share what one or more of these values evokes for you. (Min: 200 / Max: 400)

Optional Short Answer Questions

We know, we know ... you see optional and start to wonder if we mean it. But in this section, we truly do! See these as completely optional opportunities to show us more of your personality.

Optional. We promise.

1.If there are aspects of your life or social or personal identity that you feel are not captured elsewhere in this application, please tell us about them below. (Max: 150 words)

2.When not surveying the stars, peering through microscopes, or running through marathons of coding, Caltech students pursue an eclectic array of interests that range from speed-cubing to participating in varsity athletics to reading romance novels. What is a favorite interest or hobby, and why does it bring you joy? (Max: 100 words)

3.Did you have a hard time narrowing it down to just one interest or hobby? We understand – Caltech students like to stay busy, too – tell us about another hobby or interest! (Max: 50 words)

Optional Academic Short Answer Questions

OPTIONAL: Have you had any extenuating circumstances (such as limited course selection or disruptions), that have affected your coursework, but that are not described elsewhere in your application? If so, tell us about them here.

Some Caltech applicants engage in STEM competitions locally, nationally, or internationally (eg., AIME, Science Olympiad, International Science Olympiads). If you have received any STEM honors or awards, list them here (with scores, if applicable).

所有2023-24杜克大学申请者都需要回答以下问题：

1. What is your sense of Duke as a university and a community, and why do you consider it a good match for you?  If there's something in particular about our offerings that attracts you, feel free to share that as well. (250 word limit)*

以下问题对于所有2023-24年的申请者来说都是可选的。有五个可选问题，最多可以选择两个(每篇250字)。

1.We believe a wide range of personal perspectives, beliefs, and lived experiences are essential to making Duke a vibrant and meaningful living and learning community. Feel free to share with us anything in this context that might help us better understand you and what you might bring to our community.

2.Tell us about an intellectual experience in the past two years that you found absolutely fascinating.

3.We believe there is benefit in sharing and sometimes questioning our beliefs or values; who do you agree with on the big important things, or who do you have your most interesting disagreements with? What are you agreeing or disagreeing about?

4.We recognize that “fitting in” in all the contexts we live in can sometimes be difficult. Duke values all kinds of differences and believes they make our community better. Feel free to tell us any ways in which you’re different, and how that has affected you or what it means to you.

5.Duke’s commitment to inclusion and belonging includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Feel free to share with us more about how your identity in this context has meaning for you as an individual or as a member of a community.

In the Northwestern Writing Supplement, we ask students to explain why they would like to attend Northwestern. This question is intentionally open-ended. You may choose one or several aspects of Northwestern to focus your writing, though the majority of the essay’s content should relate to your own interests or experiences

相比2022-2023的附加文书，今年达特茅斯学院的附加文书题目发生了重大改变：

1、第二道必答题比去年增加了一道题目，今年可以二选一。

2、去年是5道题目自行选择1道回答即可，今年是6道题目任选其一，有3道题目和去年是一样的，其他3道题目是新增的。

1、所有申请人均须撰写，全文不超过100字（必答题）。

Dartmouth celebrates the ways in which its profound sense of place informs its profound sense of purpose. As you seek admission to Dartmouth's Class of 2027, what aspects of the College's academic program, community, or campus environment attract your interest? In short, Why Dartmouth?

2. 所有申请人均须填写。请用200-250字介绍自己（必答题）。

A. There is a Quaker saying: Let your life speak. Describe the environment in which you were raised and the impact it has had on the person you are today.

B. "Be yourself," Oscar Wilde advised. "Everyone else is taken." Introduce yourself.

3. 所有申请人都需要撰写。请选择以下文书题目之一并用200-250字回答（必答题，6选1）。

A. What excites you?

B. Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta recommended a life of purpose. "We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things," she said. "That is what we are put on the earth for." In what ways do you hope to make—or are you already making—an impact? Why? How?

C. Dr. Seuss, aka Theodor Geisel of Dartmouth's Class of 1925, wrote, "Think and wonder. Wonder and think." As you wonder and think, what's on your mind?

D. Celebrate your nerdy side.

E. "It's not easy being green…" was the frequent refrain of Kermit the Frog. How has difference been a part of your life, and how have you embraced it as part of your identity and outlook?

F. As noted in the College's mission statement, "Dartmouth educates the most promising students and prepares them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible leadership…" Promise and potential are important aspects of the assessment of any college application, but they can be elusive qualities to capture. Highlight your potential and promise for us; what would you like us to know about you?

今年布朗大学给2022-23年的新生一共布置了7道附加文书：

相比去年布朗大学第一年申请的附加文书只要求最多750个字，今年多达1003个字。

1. Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might pursue them at Brown. (200-250 words)

2. Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community. (200-250 words)

3. Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy. (200-250 words)

4. Help us get to know you better by reflecting briefly on each of the questions below. We expect that answers will range from a few words to a few sentences at most. What three words best describe you? (3 words)

5. What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it? (100 words)*

6. If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be? (100 words)*

7. In one sentence, Why Brown? (50 words)*

康奈尔大学附加文书因学院而异：

布鲁克斯公共政策学院

Why are you drawn to studying public policy? Drawing on your experiences, tell us about why you are interested in your chosen major and how attending the Brooks School will help you achieve your life goals.

农业和生命科学学院

必选题目

Why are you drawn to studying the major you have selected? Please discuss how your interests and related experiences have influenced your choice. How will an education from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University specifically serve to support your learning, growth, and the pursuit of your goals? (650-word limit) 

Essay Option 1

At Cornell CALS, we aim to leave the world better than we found it, so we seek out those who are not simply driven to master their discipline, but who are also passionate about doing so to serve the public good. Please elaborate on an experience where you had a meaningful impact on people, a community, and/or an environment of importance to you. (200-word limit)

Essay Option 2

Cornell CALS is dedicated to purpose-driven study of the agricultural, life, environmental, and social sciences and welcomes students with interests that span a wide variety of disciplines. Given our agricultural history and commitment to educating the next generation of agriculturalists, please share if you have a background or interest in agriculture, regardless of your intended major. An "agricultural entity" for the purpose of this question is defined as cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock (e.g., farm, ranch, greenhouse, vineyard, etc.). 

Select all that apply:

Please feel free to share additional details (optional). (100-word limit)

A primary source of income for my parent/guardian(s) comes from ownership of or employment by an agricultural entity.

My extended family owns or operates an agricultural entity.

I have experience working in an agricultural entity.

I have interest in pursuing a career in an agricultural entity.     

建筑、艺术与规划学院

How do your interests directly connect with your intended major at the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP)? Why architecture (B.Arch), art (BFA), or urban and regional studies (URS)? B. Arch applicants, please provide an example of how a creative project or passion sparks your motivation to pursue a 5-year professional degree program. BFA applicants may want to to consider how they could integrate a range of interests and available resources at Cornell into a coherent art practice. URS students may want to emphasize their enthusiasm and depth of interest in the study of urban and regional issues.

文理学院

At the College of Arts and Sciences, curiosity will be your guide. Discuss how your passion for learning is shaping your academic journey, and what areas of study or majors excite you and why. Your response should convey how your interests align with the College, and how you would take advantage of the opportunities and curriculum in Arts and Sciences. 

布鲁克斯公共政策学院

Why are you drawn to studying public policy? Drawing on your experiences, tell us about why you are interested in your chosen major and how attending the Brooks School will help you achieve your life goals.

商学院

What kind of a business student are you? Using your personal, academic, or volunteer/work experiences, describe the topics or issues that you care about and why they are important to you. Your response should convey how your interests align with the school to which you are applying within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business (Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management or the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration).

工程学院

所有申请人都需要写两篇附加文书。每篇文书的字数限制为 250个字。所有申请人都需要撰写文书1。对于文书2，您必须在问题A和问题B之间进行选择。

文书1

How do your interests directly connect with Cornell Engineering? If you have an intended major, what draws you to that department at Cornell Engineering? If you are unsure what specific engineering field you would like to study, describe how your general interest in engineering most directly connects with Cornell Engineering. It may be helpful to concentrate on one or two things that you are most excited about.

文书2

Question A：Describe an engineering problem that impacts your local community. This could be your school, neighborhood, town, region, or a group you identify with. Describe one to three things you might do as an engineer to solve the problem.

Question B：Diversity in all forms is intrinsic to excellence in engineering. Engineering the best solutions to complex problems is often achieved by drawing from the diverse ingenuity of people from different backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. How do you see yourself contributing to the diversity and/or the inclusion of the Cornell Engineering community? What is the unique voice you would bring to the Cornell Engineering community?

人类生态学院

How have your related experiences influenced your decision to apply to the College of Human Ecology (CHE)? How will your choice of major impact your goals and plans for the future? Your response should show us that your interests and aspirations align with CHE and your choice of major.

劳资关系学院

Using your personal, academic, or volunteer/work experiences, describe the topics or issues that you care about and why they are important to you. Your response should show us that your interests align with the ILR School.

今年哥伦比亚大学的附加文书是旧文书题目、改写文书题目和新文书题目的有趣组合，并调整了字数限制。

哥大的附加文书题目分为列举问题（List questions）和简答题（Short answer questions）两部分。

对于List questions，最多100字，回答此问题时，请参考以下指南：

1.要求申请者使用逗号或分号列举每个单独的回答

2.这些项目不必编号或按任何特定顺序。

3.书籍或其他出版物的标题不需要斜体或下划线

4.不需要作者姓名、字幕或解释性备注。

简答题Short answer questions，150字以内

1.List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy.  (100 words or fewer)

2.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. (150 words or fewer)

3.In college/university, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant’s ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result. (150 words or fewer)

4.Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia. (150 words or fewer)

5.What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering? (150 words or fewer)

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