不同學(xué)校對(duì)陳述內(nèi)容規(guī)定的問(wèn)題往往不盡相同。有的學(xué)校幾乎不作規(guī)定;有的卻列出指定問(wèn)題;有的學(xué)校對(duì)字?jǐn)?shù)或頁(yè)數(shù)有所限制,有的則沒(méi)有;有的只要求一份“個(gè)人陳述”，有的卻要求幾篇短文;還有的除寫(xiě)一篇或幾篇任選的短文外，還規(guī)定一篇必寫(xiě)的“個(gè)人陳述”。以下是申請(qǐng)普通研究生和法學(xué)院、商學(xué)院及醫(yī)學(xué)院研究生院常見(jiàn)的具有代表性的問(wèn)題。

　　類(lèi)問(wèn)題：高度自由發(fā)揮

　　這類(lèi)問(wèn)題只是泛泛要求申請(qǐng)人談?wù)勛约旱谋尘?、?ài)好、目標(biāo)或任何自己感興趣的話(huà)題，有的甚至連篇幅長(zhǎng)短都不作限定。

　　--Provide any additional information you wish to bring to the attention of the Admission Committee. You may wish to discuss particular accomplishments, activities, employment, hobbies, or professional goals.

　　--We require all applicants to submit a personal statement. The statement should describe any unusual aspects of your background which might contribute to the diversity of our student body as well as describe any extraordinary skills or traits that you might possess which would be relevant to us.

　　--Please submit a personal statement not exceeding 500 words in length on a matter that interests you.

　　第二類(lèi)問(wèn)題：講述有益經(jīng)歷

　　這類(lèi)問(wèn)題要求申請(qǐng)人對(duì)以往的成功或失敗經(jīng)歷做分析檢討。

　　--Please discuss any significant activities or work experience which might enrich your study at our school.

　　--Describe an experience (either personal or professional) in which you failed. What did you learn from that experience?

　　第三類(lèi)問(wèn)題：挖掘求學(xué)動(dòng)機(jī)

　　這類(lèi)問(wèn)題比較明確地要求申請(qǐng)人回答為什么選擇該校，尤其是申請(qǐng)人能從該校獲得什么。

　　--Tell us your reasons for seeking a professional education.

　　--At this point in your life, what motivates you to consider further education at our school?

　　--Discuss the aspects of your background and experience that have led you to choose a career in…

　　--This statement is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and to discuss your personal and professional goals.

　　--How would you want your professional achievements and contributions to be remembered after your death?

　　--Discuss how a degree from our school/program will assist you in reaching your short - and long-term goals.

　　第四類(lèi)問(wèn)題：總結(jié)個(gè)人性格

　　這類(lèi)問(wèn)題要求申請(qǐng)人在回答的同時(shí),對(duì)自己的性格特征進(jìn)行分析總結(jié)。

　　--Please comment on your strengths and weaknesses in certain courses or activities.

　　--Discuss an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you dealt with it.

　　--If you could have dinner with any three people (alive now or from another era), who would they be and what would you hope to learn from them?

　　第五類(lèi)問(wèn)題：剖析不足之處

　　這類(lèi)問(wèn)題要求申請(qǐng)人對(duì)自身的不足之處作進(jìn)一步說(shuō)明。

　　--If you are unable to submit the minimum number of recommendation forms that we request, please give your reasons.

　　--Please explain anything in your application that does not accurately reflect your abilities or potential for successful graduate study.

　　--Discuss any unique aspect of your personal or professional background that may not be adequately presented elsewhere in this application.