Основной вопрос мотивационного письма. Подумайте о своей цели в жизни и как обучение в этом вузе поможет вам ее достичь. Какие перспективы откроет перед вами диплом этого университета? Возможно, на подобной программе учился знаменитый ученый и вам хочется повторить его судьбу. Или это новая программа и новая специальность, а вы новатор по натуре. Главное, не пишите, что хотите поступать в вуз из-за высокого рейтинга. Это никак не связывает программу и вашу личность. Кроме того, приемная комиссия и так знает, какое место занимает вуз.

Если вы действительно хотите поступать в этот вуз, список причин напишется сам собой. Если не пишется сразу — дайте себе немного времени подумать. Поживите с этой мыслью, поговорите с родителями, учителями — они подскажут направление.

Возможно, подумав, вы выберите другую программу — такое тоже бывает. И здорово, что вы пришли к этому сейчас и сможете написать мотивационное письмо в действительно желанный вуз.

Проанализируйте требования программы и будущую специальность. Найдите в своей биографии то, что покажет вас отлично подготовленным к обучению и дальнейшей работе.

Если планируете стать врачом — пишите про отличные оценки в школе по химии и биологии, участие в олимпиадах по предмету, родителей-медиков, которые рассказали вам о всех тонкостях профессии. А еще вы проходили курсы первой помощи, умеете накладывать шину и до дыр зачитали медицинскую энциклопедию.

Как иностранному студенту, вам стоит ответить на этот вопрос в мотивационном письме. У приемной комиссии все равно появится такой вопрос. И если не напишете о нем в письме, придется отвечать с ходу на интервью.

Лучше увязать ответ с целью своей жизни, с достижениями страны обучения в интересующей вас отрасли. Напишите, что осознаете трудности, которые будут у иностранного студента, но готовы к ним ради опыта и возможности получить бесценные знания. Можно упомянуть возможность путешествовать, рассказать о своем интересе к культуре и языку страны обучения.

Ваш уровень английского будет понятен из результатов IELTS или TOEFL, а также из того, как вы пишете. Не стоит лишний раз утомлять приемную комиссию баллами и тестами. Лучше представьте знание иностранного языка как достижение. Возможно, вы победили в одной из олимпиад по английскому, учились в летней английской школе или международном лагере, где регулярно практиковали и развивали язык. Этим можно подчеркнуть и вашу целеустремленность, когда все загорали и отдыхали — у вас было «академическое лето».

Обязательно оставьте немного места в письме, чтобы рассказать о своих хобби, любимом спорте. Здорово, если увлечения будут перекликаться с выбранной специальностью. К примеру, будущий менеджер организовал клуб волонтеров при школе. Или будущий программист увлекается компьютерными играми.

Если ваши хобби никак не связаны с программой — они также заслуживают места в вашем мотивационном письме. Главное, правильно их подать. Вы много путешествуете? Отлично: это показывает ваше желание узнавать новые места и людей. Вы коллекционер? Напишите о своей усидчивости и исследовательской работе в поисках новых экземпляров. Спортсмены могут писать о лидерстве или командной работе, воле к победе, бодрости.

Возможно, именно необычное хобби станет «фишкой» вашего мотивационного письма, и приемная комиссия захочет познакомиться с вами на интервью. Кроме того, спортивные команды, оркестры и творческие клубы вузов нуждаются в новых талантах, и члены приемной комиссии это понимают.

Throughout my travels, studies, and experience in the world, I have been able to attain what I hope to be a worldly and open-minded perspective. In my efforts to further broaden and improve this perspective, and fully pursue all of my academic passions, I hope to have the privilege of attending university in the United Kingdom.

It was only within the past year that I have recognized my passion in the subject of International Relations. I have always had an interest in almost anything the world has to offer, obsessed with understanding the way the world works, and why it works that way. But my diversity of interest has not led me astray in finding my greatest passion; in fact, it has helped me harness it. By studying and exploring a diverse variety of interests, I found that my true interest lies in understanding and exploring the way the whole of global society functions, which has led to my passion in International Relations.

Within academics, I have challenged myself to succeed as much as I have been able, in efforts to better myself both as a student and as an individual. I have been awarded my school's Award for Academic Excellence in the Area of Social Studies for my exemplary work in AP World History, Distinguished Honor Roll for my 4.0+ GPA, and have strived to challenge myself academically to my upmost capacity by taking 12 Advanced Placement Courses over my high school years, seven of which I am currently taking this year. The rigor of my academics has also allowed me to partake in studies that have further enhanced my knowledge and interest in International Studies: my study of US political relations in AP Government and Politics and in-depth analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in AP World Literature being areas of study I have particularly enjoyed. This year I was also elected President of my school's chapter of the US National Honor Society, which is a program that promotes both academic excellence and community involvement, which has helped me further hone my skills in both leadership and communications.

Outside of the classroom, I have participated in activities that have lent me a global perspective. This year, I have been able to join the Model United Nations Club, which has been an extraordinary experience in learning so closely about an institution that has such an important and central position in the world of global politics and relations. In addition, two years ago I was able to journey to Costa Rica, where I was able to complete a Community Service Program assisting and rebuilding a rural community. Last summer, I was nominated to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Washington DC as well as being accepted as an intern at the Steve Irwin Australia Zoo. These experiences, though their focuses were broad, have been key in my development of leadership skills and personal independence, as well as inciting my passion in the international community.

I have strived to excel not only in academics, but in attaining a perspective and point of view that will allow me to not only understand the world of International Relations, but also contribute my own theories and understanding of the subject to the world. I sincerely hope my pursuits in being a well-rounded and globally oriented student and individual has allowed me enough qualification to attend your university, and hope to further broaden my perspective by attending such a high standing university in an entirely new country.

Кандидата пригласили в The University of Sheffield и The University of Warwick

My decision to study History was never a difficult one. Having always been captivated by the past and its relationship to the present, study at Advanced Level has served only to strengthen my interest. Last year I especially enjoyed reading Gash's biography of Robert Peel. In comparing his approach to history with that of other historians, I found myself profoundly interested in Gash's conviction that Peel was an individual who shaped not only his time, but the rest of the century. Seeking to read more widely than the syllabus allowed, Christopher Hill's 'God's Englishman' provided me with a historical perspective which, although very different, appealed to me perhaps as much as Gash's. Indeed, the comparison between interpretations is one of the most exciting parts of the study of history; but far from being persuaded by a single perspective, I strive to understand and appreciate the differences. Also of particular appeal to me was reading Hague's biography of Pitt the Younger. Although not a professional historian, Hague's expertise in today's politics and the politics of previous centuries helped me to bridge the gap between the two. The world of ideas also fascinates me, which began with my reading about Marxism after studying Russian history. With the help of my school's "Intellectual Development Extending Able Students" program I expanded my interest in philosophy, which was most helpful in comparing Gash and Hill's respective views of history. Through the program I took specific interest in Nietzsche, whose appeal to me is owed partly to the emphasis he places upon interpretation, and partly to the satisfaction I found in finishing "Beyond Good and Evil" with more questions posed than answered!

Similarly my Advanced Level studies have also helped stimulate my historical interest. Law has brought me closer to politics and current affairs, and there were times when studying factory legislation of the nineteenth century obscured the divisions between History and Law. Post-graduation, I aspire to train as a legal professional, and hope to take with me a better understanding of legal history. Moreover, my interest in Geography has always leant toward the socio-political/ economic aspects of the subject, which are closely linked to the study of history. Learning German and spending time in Germany has brought not just a life skill, but also a better understanding of German culture. Much more than a life enhancing and simple pleasure, it became of great use in my study of nineteenth century German history and in appreciating Marx, Nietzsche and even Luther to a greater extent. Although this historical awareness may be considered narrow, one of my main motivations for studying history at degree level is to broaden my horizons. This will certainly include extending my, already well cemented, love of the discipline.

Believing the old adage about a healthy mind in a healthy body, I have long been a member of a lifesaving club. This has allowed me to qualify as a pool lifeguard thus improving my medical awareness and sense of responsibility. Above all, the role has helped my confidence to respond in an emergency which, as a practical person, I would wish always to be able to do. I strive to complete all tasks to a high standard and with great enthusiasm and have developed a fierce determination to achieve. Additionally, regularly competing as a lead speaker in my School's Debating Society is not only greatly enjoyable, but has also helped to stimulate my competitive nature. In order to unwind, I often write creatively; which is frequently not just a matter of pen and paper, but one which involves guitar and piano (both of which I have some fluency in). If successful in my application I will capitalise on the opportunity to learn from leading practitioners in their fields. Furthermore, I will offer the utmost of my abilities in both the curricular and extra-curricular aspects of university life.

Кандидата пригласили Oxford University, University College London, Cardiff University, The University of Birmingham