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随着黄金秋季的来临，新一轮申请季也拉开了序幕。准备申请的同学们，特别是商科专业的申请者，想必此刻正在奋笔疾书挖掘个人素材准备文书，video essay和面试，为第一轮的申请做准备。
文书，video essay以及面试是展示个人优势，专业见解和性格特点的重要途径。如何完成学校要求的材料呢？申请者们可以利用头脑风暴挖掘自己的亮点经历，跟学校的培养目标和特点有效结合起来。
接下来我们以金融专业为例，来了解下申请者通常需要准备的文书，video essay和面试。
麻省理工学院金融专业Master of Finance at MIT
作为顶级名校，麻省理工学院的耀眼光环吸引了无数优秀的申请者。该校金融硕士专业提供顶尖的教育，培养新一代具备现代金融理论知识和方法的金融领域领导者，推进金融领域的管理实践并改善世界。
MIT的金融专业Essay题目要求申请者在500字以内讲述在学术或职业领域取得的成就和经验，长短期目标，以及帮助学校实现使命的个人特质。在这篇文章中，申请者需要分别阐述这三个问题，并且就重要的内容，如奖励和排名，提供相关的证明细节。
Essay题目
1. Please discuss past academic and professional experiences and accomplishments that will help you succeed in the MFin program. Include achievements in finance, math, statistics, and computer science as applicable.
2. Describe your short-and-long-term professional goals. How will our MFin degree help you achieve these goals?
3. Share personal qualities that will enable you to contribute to the advancement of our mission.
约翰霍普金斯大学金融专业Master of Finance at JHU
借助于约翰霍普金斯大学Carey商学院的师资力量，该校金融专业传授系统化的金融知识，培养学生的金融实践能力。并注重培养学生作为金融领域工作者的责任感。
约翰霍普金斯大学金融专业的Essay题目给申请者较多选择。第一个题目要求申请者在500字内定义“business with humanity in mind”，以及如何在未来5年内推动这一理念。第二个题目字数要求仍然是500字以内。申请者有5个题目选项，分别是领导力描述，成就，作为未来的商业领导者想要解决的问题，最大的挑战，或者希望与招生委员会分析的信息。申请者选择一个作答即可。
Essay题目
1. Business with humanity in mind means many things to different people. Please explain what business with humanity in mind means to you and how you will apply your knowledge, skills and abilities to advance this ideal over the next five years. You may elaborate on any past experience you have had which demonstrates your commitment and interest in this area (500 word maximum).
1). Business leaders have the ability to create opportunities, build products and systems, and inspire others to action. Please describe a time you created an opportunity, built a new product or system, or inspired others to act. The example you provide and elaborate upon may come from your professional endeavors, academic pursuits or civic engagements. (300-500 words)
2). Please tell us about a major accomplishment you have experienced in your professional or academic life. What did achieving this accomplishment teach you about yourself? (300-500 words).
3). Please identify a tough problem that you are committed to addressing as a future business leader. What role will you play in the solution? What skills and abilities do you have (or might you need to acquire) to tackle this task? (300-500 words)
4). Please provide any additional clarifying information that you wish to share with the Admissions committee regarding your academic record, personal history or professional attributes. (300-500 words).
5). What challenges you the most (i.e. area in need of improvement)? How have you worked to overcome this limitation? (300-500 words)
范德比尔特大学金融专业Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Program
范德比尔特大学的金融专业在美国各大院校中一直名列前茅，每年招生规模大约50个学生，侧重金融学习中的技能以及金融领域的实际运用。
范德比尔特大学的金融专业要求申请者提供一篇500-1000字的Essay，描述金融硕士项目如何帮助自己实现长短期职业目标。此外，申请者可以根据情况决定是否要提供第二篇Essay，以便招生委员更多了解个人情况。
Essay题目
1. How will a degree in finance help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals in this field? (500-1000 words)
2. If necessary, you may submit a second, optional essay with additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider as part of your application. You should use this space to discuss gaps in your employment, academic issues (probation, dismissal, failing grades, GMAT or GRE performance, etc.) (500-1000 words)
罗彻斯特大学金融专业MS in Finance University of Rochester
罗彻斯特大学金融专业在美国高校中名列前茅。该校金融项目是STEM专业，分别有10个月项目和17个月项目，提供给学生更深入系统的专业培训和量化技能的培养。
罗彻斯特大学金融专业必需的两篇文书中，招生官希望了解到学生的长短期目标，备用职业目标，过去的经历对于职业目标的影响，以及罗彻斯特大学特别吸引申请者的地方。此外，申请者还需要通过25个字的描述，表现个人有趣的一面。
Essay题目
1. Essay 1 (Required): In 250-500 words total, respond to the following prompts：
Describe your short-term and long-term goals for post-MBA or post-MS.
Given the fluctuation of economic and industry hiring trends, identify a back-up plan should your short-term goal not be immediately attainable.
How does your past education and experience support your career objectives?
Lastly, what aspects of your intended Simon Business School program make it a good choice for your graduate study?*
2. Essay 2 (Required): In 25 words or less, provide us with an interesting fact about yourself not expressed elsewhere in your application. (25 word limit)*
3. Essay 3 (Optional): Share additional information you think is important in the evaluation of your application, including any concerns you think the Admissions Committee may have regarding your candidacy. (500 word limit)
除了Essay要求以外，很多院校的商科专业还要求申请者们参加面试，面试的形式包括录制video essay，通过网络工具如Skype的面试，甚至面对面的面试。
通过面试，招生委员会老师考察申请者的英语口语能力，思辨能力，性格特点及与学校的匹配度。面试题目随机出现，个数不一，因此建议申请者们提前梳理自己的经历，熟悉学校的项目特点，根据以往面试者的经验多多练习。
麻省理工学院金融专业Master of Finance at MIT
麻省理工学院金融专业Video Essay要求提交60秒钟的video，借此了解申请者的口语水平，沟通能力以及与斯隆商学院的文化契合度。
1. All MFin applicants must submit a 60-second video essay responding to an open-ended question. You will need to use an internet-connected computer, with a webcam and microphone. The Video Essay tab will appear in the left-hand navigation of your application ONLY after you have completed all other sections of the application. Once you view your question, you will have one minute to prepare your 60-second response. As part of the application review, the Admissions Committee will evaluate your response to assess your communication skills and fit with the MIT Sloan culture. The general knowledge question is designed to help us get to know you better and does not require prior preparation.
约翰霍普金斯大学金融专业Master of Finance at JHU
约翰霍普金斯大学金融专业的Video Interview 要求申请者回答两个问题，题目随机。
1. As an applicant for the full-time degree program, our application process requires you to answer two randomly selected questions by video.
范德比尔特大学金融专业Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Program at Brandeis IBS
范德比尔特大学要求申请者提供一篇时长2分钟的video essay，表现申请者的沟通能力和个性特点。
1. The video essay will allow you to demonstrate your communication skills and show your personality.
You will be asked a question and will have multiple practice runs before you record your answer.
The video essay is short (under 2 minutes) and is another data point for the admissions committee to learn about you.
罗彻斯特大学金融专业MS in Finance University of Rochester
罗彻斯特大学金融专业要求国际生通过InitialView参加面试或者是提交writing sample，来证明英语流利度。
1. Simon applicants have the opportunity to provide an InitialView interview and writing sample to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Although based in China, InitialView is open to all full-time applicants. Visit the InitialView website to sign up for an interview and send your results to Simon Business School. The Simon Admissions Committee will then use this as part of the holistic review of your application. While this is not a required component, it is an excellent way to add another dimension to your candidacy – so get in front of the camera and showcase who you are!
文书，video essay和面试是影响录取结果的关键因素之一。如何更好地准备文书，video essay和面试，拿到心仪学校的录取呢？
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