普林斯顿大学今年的文书题目由两部分组成，分别是主文书题目以及补充文书部分。主文书是新增部分，内容是“申请者的生活经历是如何塑造申请者的”，要求500字以内。

另外补充文书由三部分组成，分别申请专业方向的、综述类问题以及简答题。

第一部分：申请专业方向类

For A.B. Degree Applicants or Those Who Are Undecided

As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in 250 words or fewer.)

普林斯顿大学是一所研究型大学，同时也以文科课程为傲，学生可以在人文艺术、自然科学和社会科学等领域进行探索。哪些学术领域最能激起您的好奇心，普林斯顿大学提供的课程如何满足您的特殊兴趣？（250词以内）。

For B.S.E Degree Applicants

Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in 250 words or fewer.)

请描述您为什么对在普林斯顿学习工程学感兴趣。包括您在工程学方面的任何经历或接触，以及您认为普林斯顿大学提供的课程如何符合您的特定兴趣。（250词以内）。

第二部分：综述类问题

Your Voice

Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you?  (Please respond in 500 words or fewer.)

普林斯顿重视社区，鼓励学生、教职员工和领导层参与相互尊重的对话，从而拓展他们的视野，挑战他们的想法和信念。作为这个社区的未来成员，请思考你的生活经历将如何影响你在教室、食堂或其他校园场所的对话。迄今为止，你在生活中学到了哪些经验教训？你的同学会从你身上学到什么？简而言之，你的生活经历是如何塑造你的？（500词以内）。

第三部分：不超过50词的简答题

Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals? (Please respond in 250 words or fewer.)

普林斯顿长期致力于通过服务和公民参与来理解我们对社会的责任。你自己的故事与这些理想有何交集？（250词以内）。

More About You

Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself!

请在50词内回答每个问题。答案没有对错之分，做你自己！

What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

你想在大学里学习什么新技能？

What brings you joy?

什么能给你带来快乐？

What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

此时此刻，哪首歌能代表你生活的原声带？

今年哈佛大学的文书题目与去年自定义主题进行写作不同，要求申请者回答5条简答题。

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)

哈佛大学早就认识到招收多元化学生群体的重要性。塑造了今天的你的人生经历将如何帮助你为哈佛做出贡献?

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

简要描述一次对你来说很重要的智力体验经历。

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

简要描述塑造您身份的任何课外活动、工作经历、旅行或家庭责任。

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

您希望将来如何利用您在哈佛所接受的教育？

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

你的室友可能会想了解关于你的三件事。

今年耶鲁大学的附加文书题目内容发生了一些改变：

简答题第二题和第三题更换了新的题目。

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

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.

耶鲁大学的学生在致力于一个或多个主要学术领域之前，有足够的时间探索他们的学术兴趣。许多学生要么修改他们原来的学术方向，要么完全改变。到目前为止，哪些学术领域最适合您的兴趣或目标？请从提供的列表中指出，最多三个。

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）

告诉我们一个与你上面选择的一个或多个学术领域相关的让你兴奋的话题或想法。告诉我们你为什么被它吸引?(200字以内)

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

你申请耶鲁的原因是什么？(125字以内)

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）

What inspires you?

什么在启发你？（人、事情...）

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

如果你能教一门大学课程，写一本书，或者创作一件原创艺术作品，那会是什么?

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

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

你的家庭成员谁对你的影响最重要？是哪方面的影响？在你的申请中，有哪些方面是其他地方没有提及的?

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。

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

回想一次你和持相反观点的人讨论对你来说很重要的问题。为什么你觉得这段经历很有意义?

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.

回想一下你在一个与你联系紧密的社区中的成员身份。为什么这个社区对你有意义?你可以根据自己的喜好定义社区。

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

回想你个人经历中你认为会丰富你大学生活的一个因素。它是如何塑造你的?