2014年
Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you.
翻译：描述你最喜欢的学科并解释它是如何影响你的。
解析：AADPS分类I-c
字数限制：八选四，350词
My interest in chemistry started in the laboratory, when I observed those marvelous changes in test tubes and beakers. From the magic of Tollens’ reagent to the power of sodium metal, I saw the hidden and wonderful side of our nature. As time went by, the coursework and labs became more and more challenging, but this only stimulated my passion further. At a time, we were required to determine salinity by evaporation. By heating the evaporating dish, I witnessed the crystallization of salt with my own eyes and thought nothing could go wrong. However, I soon found out that salt crystals formed a thick shell on the dish surface due to overheating and could not be easily removed. To weigh the salt, I had to repeat the whole process from the start and constantly stir the brine with a glass rod. The timing must be perfect for the water to be fully removed. By trial and error, I learned from my mistakes and cultivated my attention to detail.
I also found chemistry closely connected to everyday life. For instance, to characterize the colorant density of Gatorade, I painstakingly prepared food dye solutions of various densities. By measuring with a spectrometer, I was able to plot the relationship between the intensity of specific wavelengths and the colorant density. With the plot at hand, it was quite easy to tell the colorant density of Gatorade or even other soft drinks, which certainly helped me make informed grocery choices.
As a sports fan, I want to create the basketball shoes of my dream and believe that chemistry will assist me with this goal. Though I am not much of a designer, I might eventually synthesize new shoe materials that are light-weighted, flexible, and resilient, one that will surpass Nike Flyknit in every way. I could also revamp the soles to provide extra shock absorption and friction. Being a chemist would be a shortcut to my ambition.
留学文书译文（机翻）：
我对化学的兴趣是从实验室开始的，当时我观察到试管和烧杯发生了惊人的变化。从托伦斯试剂的魔力到金属钠的力量，我看到了我们大自然隐藏而美好的一面。随着时间的推移，课程和实验室变得越来越具有挑战性，但这只会进一步激发我的热情。有一段时间，我们需要通过蒸发来测定盐度。通过加热蒸发皿，我亲眼目睹了盐的结晶，并认为不会有什么问题。然而，我很快发现，由于过热，盐晶体在盘子表面形成了一层厚厚的外壳，很难去除。要称量盐，我必须从头开始重复整个过程，并用玻璃棒不断搅拌盐水。时间必须完美，才能完全清除水分。通过反复试验，我从错误中吸取教训，培养了对细节的关注。
我还发现化学与日常生活密切相关。例如，为了表征佳得乐的着色剂密度，我精心配制了各种密度的食用染料溶液。通过使用光谱仪进行测量，我能够绘制特定波长的强度与着色剂密度之间的关系。有了这个情节，很容易分辨出佳得乐甚至其他软饮料的色素密度，这无疑帮助我做出明智的杂货选择。
作为一名体育迷，我想创造我梦想中的篮球鞋，并相信化学将帮助我实现这一目标。虽然我不是一个很好的设计师，但我最终可能会合成出轻质、柔韧、有弹性的新鞋料，这将在各个方面超过Nike Flyknit。我还可以改进鞋底，以提供额外的减震和摩擦。成为一名化学家将是我实现抱负的捷径。
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
翻译：你为把学校和社区变得更好而付出了哪些行动？
解析：AADPS分类II-a
字数限制：八选四，350词
"No Charity Bazaar this year." The faculty advisor of our club told me in a bland tone on the phone. "The new policy banning business on campus has to be enforced."
It was not good news for me and others at the TINK club, the voluntary society of my high school. I felt obliged to continue a beloved school tradition but first wanted to hear what my peers had to say. Some suggested writing a signed petition. A few argued that we might as well give up. Facing a stalemate, I stood up and said, "We are going to make concessions, but we are going to make it work!" Having prepared several alternative plans, I knocked at the door of the principal's office. He was obviously surprised, but admitted that we might have a point after reading our proposal. "You are not going to sell anything. But students may indeed order gifts online on their own and the club may deliver these from the mailroom to the hands of the recipients."
In an ambivalent mood, my club members and I mobilized to prepare the upcoming Year-end Courier, a new name that better reflected the nature of the event. Though we could not generate any revenue to improve the facilities of our partner elementary school this time, we were still able to serve and have fun. On Christmas Eve, gifts had nearly filled up the mailroom. Our team spent a whole night sorting and packing them by destination. Then when the class was over on Dec. 25th, we split up with parcels in backpacks and plastic bags. I made my share of deliveries and in the meantime coordinated the whole operation with a smartphone. All presents had made their way to recipients by 6 p.m.
On one hand, I defied authority, a bold act that could lead to unpredictable consequences. On the other hand, I preserved a long-lasting tradition. To be honest, it was a difficult choice, but I am confident that I will always think hard and do what’s best for my community in the days to come.
留学文书译文（机翻）：
“今年没有慈善集市。”我们俱乐部的教员顾问在电话里平淡地告诉我。“必须执行禁止在校园内开展业务的新政策。”
这对我和TINK俱乐部的其他人来说都不是好消息，TINK俱乐部是我高中的志愿社团。我觉得有义务继续我所热爱的学校传统，但首先我想听听我的同龄人怎么说。一些人建议写一份签名请愿书。一些人认为我们还是放弃为好。面对僵局，我站起来说：“我们会做出让步，但我们会让它发挥作用！”准备好了几个备选方案后，我敲了校长办公室的门。他显然很惊讶，但他承认，在阅读了我们的提案后，我们可能会有一个观点。“你不会出售任何东西。但学生们确实可以自己在网上订购礼物，俱乐部可以将这些礼物从收发室送到收件人手中。”
在矛盾的情绪中，我和我的俱乐部成员动员起来准备即将到来的年终快递，这是一个更好地反映活动性质的新名称。虽然这次我们没有任何收入来改善我们伙伴小学的设施，但我们仍然能够提供服务并享受乐趣。圣诞前夜，邮件室里几乎堆满了礼物。我们的团队花了整整一个晚上按目的地对它们进行分类和包装。12月25日下课后，我们带着背包和塑料袋里的包裹分开了。我分担了送货，同时用智能手机协调了整个操作。下午6点之前，所有礼物都已送到收件人手中。
一方面，我蔑视权威，这是一种可能导致不可预测后果的大胆行为。另一方面，我保留了一个长久的传统。老实说，这是一个艰难的选择，但我相信，在未来的日子里，我会一直努力思考，为我的社区做最好的事情。
标化条件：GPA 3.6 TOEFL 100 ACT 31
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