贡萨加大学

Gonzaga 招生办公室 — Fall 2027 写作要求

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   Gonzaga University’s mission states: “Gonzaga University is an exemplary learning community that educates students for lives of leadership and service for the common good… The Gonzaga experience fosters a mature commitment to dignity of the human person, social justice, diversity, intercultural competence, global engagement, solidarity with the poor and vulnerable, and care for the planet.” Grounded in this Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic mission, Gonzaga seeks students who demonstrate these values through their experiences, commitments, and aspirations. You will select all areas where you have personal experience. • Leadership (formal roles such as club leadership, scouting, student government, sports captain, manager/assistant manager/trainer in a job, or similar) • Service to community or commitment to the common good • Social justice, advocacy, or addressing systemic inequities through your personal involvement or experiences (school clubs focused on social justice efforts, community-based organizations with social justice intent, participation in community advocacy events, etc.) • Intercultural competence and global awareness (a month or more living in a foreign country, participation in cultural clubs at school, etc.) • Commitment to the dignity and respect of all people • Ethical decision-making and integrity in challenging situations • Intellectual curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning • Environmental stewardship or care for the planet (environmental clubs, community-based sustainability efforts, etc.) • Solidarity with marginalized, vulnerable, or underserved populations • Resilience, perseverance, or personal development Then you will share additional information about your experience in one or more of the areas that you selected above (5 – 7 sentences). You will be asked to share information about your personal experience(s), commitments, and/or aspirations, as they pertain to the values shared in Gonzaga's Mission Statement.

   Gonzaga 大学的使命宣言指出： “Gonzaga 大学致力于建设卓越的学习共同体，培养学生以领导力与服务精神投身公共福祉……Gonzaga 的教育经历促使学生形成成熟的责任意识，尊重人的尊严，关注社会公正、多样性、跨文化能力、全球参与，与贫困和弱势群体站在一起，并关爱地球。” 基于这一耶稣会、天主教与人文主义使命，Gonzaga 希望学生通过自己的经历、投入与志向体现这些价值。 请选择所有你有亲身经历的领域： • 领导力，例如社团负责人、童子军、学生会、运动队队长，或工作中的经理、副经理、培训者等正式角色。 • 社区服务或对公共福祉的投入。 • 社会公正、倡议行动，或通过亲身参与回应系统性不平等，例如参与相关校园社团、社区组织或社区倡议活动。 • 跨文化能力与全球意识，例如在国外生活一个月及以上，或参加校园文化社团。 • 维护所有人的尊严并尊重他人。 • 在困难情境中作出合乎伦理的决定并坚守诚信。 • 求知欲与终身学习的投入。 • 环境保护或关爱地球，例如环保社团或社区可持续发展行动。 • 与被边缘化、处境脆弱或资源不足的群体站在一起。 • 韧性、毅力或个人成长。 随后，请用5–7句话，进一步介绍你在上述一个或多个已选领域中的经历，说明你的个人经历、投入和／或志向与 Gonzaga 使命宣言中的价值观之间的联系。

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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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4. 04

   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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5. 05

   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