乔治华盛顿大学

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   At the George Washington University, our students frequently interact with policymakers and world leaders. These experiences and those of our alumni can shape the future of global affairs. If you had the power to change the course of history in your community or the world, what would you do and why?

   在乔治华盛顿大学，学生经常与政策制定者和世界领导者交流。这些经历，以及校友的经历，能够影响全球事务的未来。如果你有能力改变所在社区或世界的历史进程，你会做什么？为什么？

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   The George Washington University encourages students to think critically and to challenge the status quo. Thus, civil discourse is a key characteristic of our community. Describe a time when you engaged others in meaningful dialogue around an issue that was important to you. Did this exchange create change, new perspectives, or deeper relationships?

   乔治华盛顿大学鼓励学生进行批判性思考并挑战现状。因此，理性而尊重彼此的讨论是我们社区的重要特征。请描述一次你围绕对自己很重要的问题，与他人展开有意义对话的经历。这次交流是否带来了改变、新的视角，或更深厚的关系？

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   With small classes and a dedicated faculty, the University Honors Program (UHP) embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. Within the UHP, students take classes in many different academic fields (philosophy, science, history, art, social science, etc.) and hone their critical thinking skills. Explain why, as a member of the UHP, you would value the opportunity to engage with topics outside your major field(s) of study. Include an example of a time when you successfully tackled an intellectual challenge outside of your personal comfort zone.

   University Honors Program（UHP）以小班教学和投入的师资践行博雅教育的理念。在 UHP，学生学习哲学、科学、历史、艺术、社会科学等不同学科的课程，磨炼批判性思维。请说明，作为 UHP 的一员，你为何会珍视接触自己主修领域以外课题的机会。 请举例说明一次你走出个人舒适区，成功应对智识挑战的经历。

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   The UHP represents a community of scholars at GW. First-year UHP students live and take classes together on the Mount Vernon Campus. Upper-level UHP students remain connected to our community for the remainder of their time at GW through courses, faculty mentoring, advising, research, an optional Foggy Bottom housing opportunity, and our many co-curricular/social activities. Describe a time when you have personally benefited from being a member of a tight-knit community. How do you see yourself contributing to the UHP community inside and/or outside the classroom while at GW?

   UHP 是 GW 的一个学者共同体。UHP 新生在 Mount Vernon 校区共同生活和上课。此后，高年级学生通过课程、教师指导、学业咨询、研究、可选的 Foggy Bottom 住宿安排，以及丰富的课外学习和社交活动，与这个共同体保持联系。请描述一次你因身处紧密相连的共同体而受益的经历。 在 GW 就读期间，你希望如何在课堂内或课堂外为 UHP 共同体作出贡献？

   500 words maximum

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   George Washington University's location in Washington, DC places students at the intersection of medicine, science, policy, innovation, and public service. Imagine yourself 10 years after graduating from the B.A./B.S.-M.D. program. What impact do you hope to have on your patients, your profession, or society? Describe how specific opportunities at GW and in the DC metropolitan area would help you develop the experiences, relationships, and perspectives needed to achieve that vision.

   乔治华盛顿大学位于华盛顿特区，让学生身处医学、科学、政策、创新和公共服务的交汇处。设想自己从 B.A./B.S.–M.D. 项目毕业十年后的样子。你希望对患者、自己的职业领域或社会产生什么影响？请说明，GW 及华盛顿都会区的哪些具体机会，能够帮助你积累实现这一愿景所需的经历、关系和视角。

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Common App · 2026–2027 官方主文书

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   Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

   有些学生拥有某种背景、身份、兴趣或天赋，它对他们如此重要，以至于他们认为，如果申请材料中没有呈现这一点，申请就是不完整的。如果你也有这样的感受，请与我们分享你的故事。

   250–650 words
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   The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

   我们从所遇障碍中汲取的经验，可能是日后成功的根基。请讲述一次你面对挑战、挫折或失败的经历。它对你产生了怎样的影响？你从中学到了什么？

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   Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

   请回顾一次你质疑或挑战某种信念或观点的经历。是什么引发了你的思考？最终结果如何？

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   Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

   请回想他人为你做过的一件事，它以意想不到的方式令你感到快乐或感激。这份感恩如何影响或激励了你？

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   Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

   请讨论一项成就、一个事件或一次领悟：它开启了你的一段个人成长，也使你对自己或他人产生新的理解。

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   Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

   请描述一个让你如此投入、以至于忘记时间的主题、想法或概念。它为什么吸引你？当你想进一步了解时，会向什么资源或什么人求助？

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   Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

   请就任何自选主题提交一篇文书。它可以是你已写过的文章、对另一道题的回答，也可以是你自行设计的题目。

   250–650 words