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参考范文。
It is my conviction that the meaning of life does not dwell in the length of time that one can live or the material abundance that one can acquire， but in the richness and the wonderfulness of life itself. With the increase of my age， many things in my life have changed. But one thing remains constant， that is， I will consistently insist on doing what I like to do and hope that my endeavors can be valuable to the life of others. I see this as the only way whereby I can realize the value of my life.
My undergraduate study focused on economics and I achieved remarkable scholastic performance in this field. My GPA is 3.44 （my GRE score is 2020 and TOEFL---- ）. For four consecutive years of my undergraduate study， I received scholarships for my distinguished academic performance. Due to my equally prominent performance in extracurricular activities I was conferred on the Outstanding Student in Campus Activities. However， honestly speaking， my real interest lies not in economics， but in education. Ever since I was a primary school student， I had cherished a strong desire for a teaching career exemplified by my teachers. In the actual teaching career that I embarked on upon my graduating from university， I have become increasingly aware that the existing educational conditions in China are far from satisfactory. The backward teaching methodology and the prevailing pedagogical ideology have rendered Chinese education out of place with the modern international development in education. On the macro level， the current education theory and practice in China lag significantly behind advanced countries in the West. For instance， though education via the internet has achieved considerable development in past two years， in practical operation such education has more often than not deteriorated into an extended form of the conventional examination-oriented education instead of a really interactive process. In my personal experience， despite the fact that some of the problems that I have encountered in my teaching career can be solved by consulting relevant technical literature， I have found that the more serious flaws inherent in China＇s current educational system cannot be worked out easily. Under such circumstances， an advanced program in education becomes necessary.
In this age of information， traditional education， both in its ideology and methodology， has met unprecedented challenge like many other aspects of human existence. Meanwhile， the pursuit for higher levels of educational development and of the quality of life has largely transformed the educational value orientation of the general public. The educational model that is centered around the cognitive and intellectual instruction has been seriously questioned. Greater attention has been devoted to the cultivation of well-developed personality and to the ontological status of the individual in education. Such issues as the internal studies of education science， scientific decision-making in education， and meta-education have also been increasingly emphasized upon. There have also been innovations in educational research methodology. The tendency has been to combine modern technology with humanistic research categories and with naturalistic research categories， and to organically integrate qualitative descriptions with quantitative descriptions. It is also important to carry out educational experimentations in which educational predictions are complemented by educational feedbacks. Both the complexity of education and the complexity of human individuals have made the comprehensive application of diverse educational approaches necessary. Those new horizons are what fascinate me.
In view of the following qualifications that I have acquired， I believe that I will acquit myself satisfactorily in the prospective Ph.D. program in education that I am currently endeavoring to apply for. First and foremost， as is often claimed， one＇s interest is one＇s best director. I believe that I will do well what I am really interested in doing. Secondly， though I majored in economics as an undergraduate， my trainings during that stage helped develop effective modes of thinking and research approaches. In addition， I conscientiously self-studied many works related to education， including A Developmental History of Educational Science in the West， which enabled me to construct a solid groundwork for more advanced studies in this field. Next， it can be safely asserted that education and economics are not entirely separated. For example， it is necessary to apply many statistical methods in educational psychology and my academic record indicates that statistics is the subject that I am most good at. Last but not the least， my current teaching career and my teaching experience will play a positive role in facilitating my target degree program.
The reason why I apply for the University of ------------ is that it is the first state university with a time-honored history. The School of Education in this university is quite prominent among its counterparts in the field. I am particularly attracted by the School＇s powerful pedagogical resource， vibrant intellectual atmosphere and a comprehensive curriculum. I plan to apply for a degree program in Instructional Technology or Educational Psychology， both of which enjoy unparalleled academic reputation in the world. My application for Instructional Technology is motivated by my strong interest in the application of modern science and technology， especially the information technology represented by the Internet， in the field of education and in the nature of a series of revolutionary changes resulting thereof. Instructional Technology is a new discipline that has emerged as a result of the rapid development of modern communication technology since the late 20th century. It has tremendous potential for development and commercial application. As for my motive in selecting Educational Psychology as another possible area of specialization in my degree program， it is my long-cherished interest that primarily counts. On the other hand， all the accomplished educators since the 1960＇s have been well-versed in psychology. Almost every important new educational theory is derived psychological findings in one way or another so that educational psychology has subsequently developed into a fundamental subject for the science of education. The tendency in the 21st century is to emphasize on the micro research of educational activities and against this backdrop educational psychology will be attached greater importance. In Instructional Technology， I would like to focus on the following studies： how to improve educational efficiency by applying research results from natural sciences and engineering technology； how to explore the combination and coordination of pedagogical contents and to improve teaching methodology by exploiting the theoretical findings from psychology and educational science concerning the process of teaching and learning. In Educational Psychology， I will concentrate on applied cognition and development， gifted and creative education， genetics and children development， personality structure and individual differences and other related subjects.
For me， to shift from economics to education and to pursue an advanced degree in the United States is not so much a challenge as an opportunity. At present， major reforms are being introduced into virtually every important aspect of Chinese society. The field of education especially calls for comprehensive reforms. The United States occupies an absolutely leading position in the present-day world in education. It is my conviction that， in the United States， advanced educational theories， technologies and information will facilitate me immensely in the achievement of remarkable academic progress， fulfilling my aspiration to become an accomplished professional in the field of education. This will not only bring my patriotic fervor into reality but also make my life more meaningful and rewarding.
书写技巧。
开始要趁早
一般要给自己4-6周的时间来写这个人陈述。不是因为你在两天之内写不完，而是为了避免时间太短促，个人压力很大，因而影响发挥，而且我们需要时间得到反馈。如果你是一个拖延症患者，给自己的写作设置一个期限，基本上就一周左右吧（这样距离申请还有三周的时间），必要的时候才能有时间检查和修改。
留意你的字数，可以帮助你更好的突出自己的优点
有不少同学，洋洋洒洒的写了好几千字，事实上，没有老师愿意阅读这么多字的。当你留意你的字数统计列表时，你会有意识的将一些不重要的内容删除掉，留下更重要的内容，帮助你突出自己的优点。
充足的时间，才能写好PS
如果你下周就是截止期了，那么你要准备邮寄雅思托福成绩单，从教务处开本科成绩单，从学院里开出各类证明材料，你很可能没法专心写作的。
因此，至少准备几个星期，来慢慢写作你的个人陈述。由于你是初次写作，会走很多弯路，浪费掉一些时间，所以早点动手，是个不错的选择。
注意使用一些高级词汇，但是别走太远了
比如，用accomplish代替do， 这样会显得你的语言水平更高一些。但是，不要使用GRE的长难句来写作。
不要请母语为英语的人写作
PS是需要你个人提交的材料。而你作为一个，英语非母语的人，写的东西有瑕疵是非常正常的。找母语人士写，小心过犹不及了。
自我反思时间
简单写一写为什么是你的理由：你有一些什么样能拿得上台面的个人兴趣、天赋和能力，让你在众多申请者中脱颖而出。
了解学校
找出你申请的学校什么方面最有名，最骄傲的部分是什么，证明为什么这个学校适合你与你的兴趣发展。运用这些知识储备向招生负责人展示你有多了解学校，这些成绩对你而言究竟代表了什么意义。举个例子，你感兴趣的学校刚好有一个很大型的本科研究项目，告诉他们你很愿意成为那个项目的一份子（前提是那个项目对你的专业学习有帮助）。如果学校里有一位你特别喜欢的老师，你想要跟他/她一起学习，一起合作，那么就在你的陈述中写出来。
书写误区。
1、尽量避免长句，从句：要show你的英语能力。怎么show呢？写长句，从句，再嵌套一个从句，最好一句话100词。
2、避免语法和格式错误：简单归纳一下同学们写个人陈述容易犯的错误：1）句子时态；2）动词单复数；3）格式字体前后不一致；4）不按照老外的思维和格式来写个人陈述；5）Chinglish，中式英语表达。用GOOGLE英文搜索如何本科写个人陈述（How to write personal statement）。
3、避免把陈述变成讲故事：个人陈述要做到言简意赅。有同学在陈述个人兴趣的时候，从爷爷辈开始讲起，然后讲到三大伯的四大姨的开矿，最后表明，自己从小受到他们的影响，想学地质。这句话完全可以说是，自己从小受到家庭的影响，所以喜欢地质学。一句话表明了观点。
4、避免个人陈述条理不清。此点一定要避免。大家可以用工科的思维方式，分点列举说明。比如1，2，3，4点等。
5、避免偷懒：写完一定要多修改，多检查。
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