先看整套文书,再决定每一篇写什么
准备补充文书时,可以先判断每一道题承担的功能:它希望补充个人背景、学术兴趣,还是社区中的经历与贡献?再选择能回应这道题的具体证据,避免多篇文章反复讲述同一段故事。以下是 Vista 的通用写作建议,具体作答范围仍以上方题组要求为准。
主文书与补充文书可以相互支持,但不必承担相同的任务。需要讨论学校匹配时,把个人经历与具体的院校机会联系起来;处理经历类题目时,重点说明自己的行动、选择与变化。最后把所有回答放在一起读,检查重复和遗漏。
SUPPLEMENT ESSAYS / 2026–2027
Common App:2 篇各最多 150 词 + 社群二选一最多 500 词;QuestBridge:相同 2 篇必答,社群二选一可选。建筑另加两篇各 250 词;所有申请者另交 The Box 图片。

每道题先保留可核对的英文原题,下一段为对应中文;正式提交请以申请系统原文为准。
所有申请者|学术与学校匹配 · Rice 本科申请者
以下两道短文分别作答。
Please explain what draws you to the academic areas you selected above and how you hope to explore them at Rice University.
请说明上面所选学术领域的什么吸引了你,以及你希望如何在莱斯大学探索这些领域。
150 words maximumBased upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you? (150 word limit)
根据你对 Rice University 的了解,Rice 的哪些体验最吸引你?(限 150 词)
150 words maximum社区贡献|二选一 · 使用 Common Application 的 Rice 本科新生申请者
Common Application 路径必答:以下两题选一,最多 500 词。QuestBridge 路径见独立可选题组。
1. The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and is heavily influenced by the particular cultural traditions and unique life experiences each student brings. What life experiences and/or unique perspectives are you looking forward to sharing with fellow Owls in the residential college system? (500 words)
1. Residential College System 是 Rice 学生生活的核心,并深受每位学生带来的独特文化传统和人生经历影响。你期待与住宿学院体系中的其他 Owls 分享哪些人生经历和/或独特视角?(500 词)
500 words maximumRice is strengthened by its diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders and change agents across the spectrum of human endeavor. What perspectives shaped by your background, experiences, upbringing, and/or cultural identity inspire you to join our community of change agents at Rice?
莱斯多元的学习与探索社群培养了各行各业的领导者和推动变革的人,也让大学更加强大。你的背景、经历、成长环境及/或文化认同塑造了哪些视角,激励你加入莱斯这一推动变革的社群?
500 words maximumQuestBridge|社区贡献可选题 · 通过 QuestBridge 申请的 Rice 本科新生
QuestBridge 官方同季说明:此社群文书可选;选择提交时在以下两题中选一,最多 500 词。
1. The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and is heavily influenced by the particular cultural traditions and unique life experiences each student brings. What life experiences and/or unique perspectives are you looking forward to sharing with fellow Owls in the residential college system? (500 words)
1. Residential College System 是 Rice 学生生活的核心,并深受每位学生带来的独特文化传统和人生经历影响。你期待与住宿学院体系中的其他 Owls 分享哪些人生经历和/或独特视角?(500 词)
500 words maximumRice is strengthened by its diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders and change agents across the spectrum of human endeavor. What perspectives shaped by your background, experiences, upbringing, and/or cultural identity inspire you to join our community of change agents at Rice?
莱斯多元的学习与探索社群培养了各行各业的领导者和推动变革的人,也让大学更加强大。你的背景、经历、成长环境及/或文化认同塑造了哪些视角,激励你加入莱斯这一推动变革的社群?
500 words maximum建筑学院|专项题一 · 申请 Rice School of Architecture 的学生
仅建筑学院申请者作答。
Why are you determined to study architecture? Please explain your motivation and describe how your past experiences have led you to apply to the Rice School of Architecture in particular. Have you had an opportunity outside of school—such as an internship, building project, architecture summer program or other experience—that strengthened your interest in the field? If so, please describe how the experience further compels you to pursue a career in architecture.
你为什么决心学习建筑?请解释你的动机,并说明过去的经历如何使你尤其希望申请莱斯建筑学院。你是否有过实习、建造项目、建筑暑期项目或其他校外经历,增强了对这一领域的兴趣?如果有,请说明它如何进一步促使你追求建筑事业。
250 words建筑学院|专项题二 · 申请 Rice School of Architecture 的学生
仅建筑学院申请者作答。
Describe a building, place, or city that you have encountered and found especially compelling. What specifically captured your attention, and why? In your response, reflect on how this experience has shaped your understanding of architecture and the built environment.
请描述一座你接触过且格外吸引你的建筑、一个地方或一座城市。具体是什么吸引了你的注意?为什么?请在回答中思考,这段经历如何塑造了你对建筑与建成环境的理解。
250 wordsThe Box|图片回答 · Rice 本科申请者
该项提交图片,不是文字文书。
In keeping with Rice’s long-standing tradition, please share an image of something that appeals to you.
延续 Rice 的悠久传统,请分享一张吸引你的事物的图片。
准备补充文书时,可以先判断每一道题承担的功能:它希望补充个人背景、学术兴趣,还是社区中的经历与贡献?再选择能回应这道题的具体证据,避免多篇文章反复讲述同一段故事。以下是 Vista 的通用写作建议,具体作答范围仍以上方题组要求为准。
主文书与补充文书可以相互支持,但不必承担相同的任务。需要讨论学校匹配时,把个人经历与具体的院校机会联系起来;处理经历类题目时,重点说明自己的行动、选择与变化。最后把所有回答放在一起读,检查重复和遗漏。
本校的逐题解析正在整理。以下保留题目顺序,可回看上方原题。