教你“捋顺”加州申请系统

 

加州系列的公立大学尽管不是最顶尖学府,但是确实是因为地理位置和华人生活圈的优势,而成为中国留学生的大热门选项。“都是牛校,却各有不同”。事实上,加州系的10所大学都排在全美公立大学排行榜的前30名....​...



加州系列的公立大学尽管不是最顶尖学府,但是确实是因为地理位置和华人生活圈的优势,而成为中国留学生的大热门选项。

“都是牛校,却各有不同”。事实上,加州系的10所大学都排在全美公立大学排行榜的前30名。其优质的教学,怡人的自然地理环境,种族多元化的融合让很多人心驰神往。



眼瞅11月底加州本科申请截止日期临近,越来越多的同学与家长“纠结”于很多申请系统中项目如何填写。特转载凯文学校王实校长的技术贴供参考。

其实很多同仁已经把超强技术贴分享出来了,我在此就把剩下的一些仍有可能困惑大家的“纠结”“捋顺”一下。

在Academic History Step 1 of 5 栏目下,有个让中国学生困惑的栏目:
就是问你是否有海外经历,就是是否在6到8年级时参加过美国境外的学校。
这里很多人纠结于是填“是”还是“否”。这里请选“是”,而后在授课语言上填上“中文”。


而在这个栏目的上方有需要大家填写关于申请者在7,8年级所学数学课程的内容。这是非常“痛苦”的。因为中国与美国加州的中学教学体系有很多差异。通常来讲美国中学生在相对固定的阶段学习一个内容,基本流程是:

Algebra 1 (9th),Geometry (10th),Algebra 2 (11th),AdvancedMathematics such as Pre-Calculus/Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, AdvancedStatistics (12th grade).

而我们通常是很多学术内容放在一起进行教授与学习。所以通常我们建议大家在申请时填写Integrated Math。至于是第一级别,第二级别还是第三级别则要根据你所学的内容来选择。通常中国的数学学习很高难。下面提供了一些来自已经被加州大学所认可的相关数学课程描述,以备参考。

Integrated Math 1 is the first course of a three course sequenceincluding Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, and Integrated Math 3. This course satisfies the California Common Core Standards for IntegratedMath 1 and is intended for all ninth graders.

Integrated Math 1 builds andstrengthens students’ conceptual knowledge of functions, linear functions,equations, inequalities, sequences, basic exponential functions, systems oflinear equations, systems of linear inequalities, one variable descriptivestatistics, correlation and residuals, analyzing categorical data, mathematicalmodeling, and both coordinate and transformational geometries.

Integrated Math 2: This class completes the geometrycurriculum in first semester, and then completes the second semester ofalgebra. The geometry portion of this class includes similarity, polygons,circles, areas, volumes, and an introduction to right triangle trigonometry.The algebra portion includes an introduction to functions, imaginary numbers,higher order polynomials, graphing of functions and irrational expressions.

Integrated Math 3 is the third course of a three course sequenceincluding Integrated Math 1, 2, and 3.  This course utilizes aproblem-centered approach and is integrated with the other core content coursesincluding English, science, and social science.

Knowledge is guiltthrough units organized around a central theme.  Students solve a varietyof smaller problems that develop the underlying skills and concepts needed tosolve the central problem of each unit.

This course weaves contentstandards from Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Statistics at an intermediateto advanced level including coordinate geometry, circles and other conicsections, binomial distributions, permutations and combinations, exponentialand logarithmic functions, rates of change, derivatives, trigonometry andquadratics.

The course demands that students further develop the logicneeded for abstract problem solving and emphasizes the common core standards. Regular attendance and participation along with timely completion ofdaily practice and homework is required.  Students need to emonstratecompetency on assessments (oral and written).  Resources used includeInteractive Mathematics Program and supplemental conceptual activities.


在Academic History Step 2 of 5 栏目下需要填写申请者就读过的中学。由于美国与中国的中学体制有些差异,即美国为9至12年级为高中,而中国9年级为初三,所以这里需要注意时间跨度和学校的变化。

比如,学生如果参加过不同的初中与高中,则要利用下面的按钮进行添加学校,同时注意就读时间的调整。而如果初高中就读一所学校,就要注意要有四个年级的跨度。另外,请注意评分标准有可能有差异。

感谢来自加州大学 Irvine,SantaCruz,Riverside 等各校区招生官给我们提供了第一手资料。在此为申请者加油!祝大家好运!申请成功!


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