一、必答题-STEM学术兴趣(Required STEM Academic Interest Question)

　　Your STEM Future - STEM Academic Interests

　　你的STEM未来——学术兴趣方向

　　Caltech has a rigorous core curriculum and students don't declare a major until the end of their first year. However, some students arrive knowing which academic fields and areas already most excite them, or which novel fields and areas they most want to explore.

　　If you had to choose an area of interest or two today, what would you choose? (Note that you are under no obligation to follow this choice if admitted.)

　　Why did you choose your proposed area of interest? If you selected 'other', what topics are you interested in pursuing? (Min: 100 / Max: 200 words)

　　加州理工学院设有严格的通识核心课程，学生在大一结束时才确定专业。不过，有些学生入学时已明确自己最热衷的学术领域，或渴望探索的新方向。

　　如果现在必须选择一个或两个兴趣领域，你会如何选择?(请注意：若被录取，你无需受此选择约束)

　　为什么选择该领域? 若选择“其他”，请说明具体研究方向。(100-200词)

　　二、必答短文问题(Required Short Essay Questions)

　　Your STEM Present - STEM Curiosity

　　你的STEM当下——好奇心探索

　　Regardless of your STEM interest listed above, take this opportunity to nerd out and talk to us about whatever STEM rabbit hole you have found yourself falling into. Be as specific or broad as you would like. (Min: 50 / Max: 150 words)

　　无论上述兴趣方向为何，请借此机会畅谈你深陷其中的任何STEM“知识黑洞”。内容可具体可宽泛，自由发挥。(50-150词)

　　Your STEM Past - STEM Experiences

　　你的STEM过往——相关经历

　　At Caltech, we investigate some of the most challenging, fundamental problems in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We are interested in learning more about your engagement with STEM.

　　Select one of the following two STEM Experience prompts to respond to:

　　· Tell us how you initially found your interest and passion for science or for a particular STEM topic, and how you have pursued or developed your interest or passion over the last few years. (Min: 100 / Max: 200 words)

　　· Tell us about a meaningful STEM-related experience from the last few years and share how and why it inspired your curiosity. (Min: 100 / Max: 200 words)

　　在加州理工学院，我们致力于攻克最基础且最具挑战性的难题。我们想了解你与STEM的互动。

　　请选择以下一个主题作答：

　　· 讲述你最初如何对科学或某一STEM领域产生热情，以及过去几年如何深化这一兴趣。(100-200词)

　　· 分享近几年一次有意义的STEM相关经历，并说明它如何激发你的好奇心。(100-200词)

　　创造力实践题

　　Creativity in Action Question

　　The creativity, inventiveness, and innovation of Caltech's students, faculty, and researchers have won Nobel Prizes and put rovers on Mars. But Techers also innovate in smaller-scale ways everyday, from imagining new ways to design solar cells or how to 3D-print dorm decor, to cooking up new recipes in the kitchen. How have you been a creator, inventor, or innovator in your own life? (Min: 50 / Max: 150 words)

　　加州理工学院的师生和研究者以创造力与创新精神斩获诺贝尔奖，并将探测器送上火星。但Techers的日常创新同样精彩 —— 无论是设计太阳能电池的新方法、3D打印宿舍装饰，还是在厨房里研究新菜谱。请分享你在生活中如何扮演创造者、发明者或创新者的角色。(50-150词)

　　三、必答简答题(Required Short Answer Questions)

　　Now it's time for a little fun! Choose two of the four questions below and answer both in 250 words or less.

　　It's up to you how you use your 250 words, whether that means you use exactly 125 words for each answer or you tell us about a niche interest in 30 words so you can spend 200 telling us about a core piece of your identity.

　　There is no ‘right' way to choose which question to answer. If you're all STEMmed out, feel free to tell us about a creative hobby. Or if you just can't get enough math, tell us about a concept you can barely wrap your head around. Just remember the Caltech Honor Code and stick to 250 words for both answers combined.

　　· What is an interest or hobby you do for fun, and why does it bring you joy?

　　· If you could teach a class on any topic or concept, what would it be and why?

　　· What is a core piece of your identity or being that shapes how you view and/or interact with the world?

　　· What is a concept that blew your mind or baffled you when you first encountered it?

　　(Two Essay Boxes, each with Min:1 Max: 249 words)

　　现在来点轻松的! 从以下四题中任选两题作答，总字数不超过250词(两题共用限额，分配方式自定)。

　　· 你为乐趣而坚持的兴趣或爱好是什么?它为何带给你快乐?

　　· 若能开设一门课程，你会教什么?为什么?

　　· 塑造你世界观或人际互动的核心身份特质是什么?

　　· 初次接触时令你震撼或困惑的概念是什么?

　　(两个回答框，每框1-249词)

　　Optional Academic Short Answer Question

　　可选学术简答题

　　OPTIONAL: Have you had any extenuating circumstances (such as limited course selection or disruptions), that have affected your coursework, but that are not described elsewhere in your application? If so, tell us about them here.

　　可选：你是否遇到过特殊情况(如课程选择受限或学业中断)且未在申请其他部分说明?若有，请在此描述。

　　温馨提示：

　　加州理工学院是一所旗帜鲜明的STEM学府。在补充文书中，关于STEM的内容永远不嫌多。因此请尽情深入探讨最具STEM特色的主题。动笔前，建议参阅官网的“录取标准”页面。

　　加州理工学院的教授将审核最具竞争力申请者的材料。不必担心你的科学论述外行看不懂，教授都拥有博士学位，从事着改变世界的研究，他们完全能理解你的内容。

　　关于你是谁、做过什么或如何体验人生的重要经历 —— 招生委员会都想了解。全面评估即是对“完整的人”的评估。你想分享的任何内容，招生委员会都愿倾听。

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