Quem sonha em fazer a gradua\u00e7\u00e3o nos Estados Unidos j\u00e1 sabe (ou precisa saber) que o processo de sele\u00e7\u00e3o das universidades de l\u00e1 \u00e9 totalmente diferente do vestibular brasileiro. Enquanto aqui os candidatos fazem apenas uma prova; l\u00e1, \u00e9 preciso encarar uma s\u00e9rie de etapas, que incluem, al\u00e9m de prova, teste de profici\u00eancia em ingl\u00eas, an\u00e1lise de hist\u00f3rico escolar e de atividades extracurriculares, entrevista e envio de reda\u00e7\u00f5es. <\/p>\n
As reda\u00e7\u00f5es s\u00e3o cruciais no processo de sele\u00e7\u00e3o, j\u00e1 que permitem ao candidato mostrar quem ele \u00e9 para al\u00e9m das notas em seu boletim. Esta etapa tamb\u00e9m \u00e9 uma das que mais causa medo e d\u00favida nos estudantes: o que as universidades v\u00e3o me perguntar? O que escrever para me destacar? <\/p>\n
Sabendo disso, o Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) resolveu divulgar as reda\u00e7\u00f5es de alguns estudantes aceitos este ano. Confira a seguir os textos escritos pela norte-americana Gillian Belton: <\/p>\n
CLIQUE AO FINAL DA P\u00c1GINA EM DOWNLOAD PARA LER O TEXTO TRADUZIDO Response: My blog, Northern, is truly a labor of love. At first, Northern consisted of incredibly random posts and photographs, but it has evolved into a creative outlet where I\u2019m able to express myself through the elegant lines of crisp photos. To me, Northern represents a place with no restrictions or limits, where I can post freely without any outside influences and just be myself. I love how as I change, Northern changes with me. When I scroll through my blog, I feel a sense of calm only comparable to a cool ocean breeze. Northern reflects a pure and unadulterated \u201cme.\u201d <\/p>\n Prompt: Although you may not yet know what you want to major in, which department or program at MIT appeals to you and why? (100 words or fewer) <\/p>\n Response: Ever since participating in the Girls Who Code program this summer, I have been in love with Computer Science. I love how one simple problem can be solved in so many different ways, allowing creativity and individuality to develop and thrive. I love the feeling of satisfaction when my program finally works, even if it only does the smallest task. I love how rewarding it feels to create something from nothing. But most of all I love the atmosphere of creativity and collaboration that CS fosters, making me feel like I\u2019m a part of something bigger. <\/p>\n Prompt: What attribute of your personality are you most proud of, and how has it impacted your life so far? This could be your creativity, effective leadership, sense of humor, integrity, or anything else you\u2019d like to tell us about. (200\u2013250 words) <\/p>\n Response: Leadership is the gift that keeps on giving, continuously pushing me to grow and improve. Of my leadership positions, none were about gaining power or prestige. For each \u2014 \u201cTechnovation,\u201d the Women\u2019s Group, the school newspaper, \u201cGirls Who Code\u201d and Sources of Strength \u2014 I thought about how incredible it would be if sharing my enthusiasm for something could affect positive change. My passion, focus, and intensity come alive when I\u2019m doing something I love. Therefore each time I was offered the opportunity to take the lead for an organization I was passionate about, it was a no-brainer. <\/p>\n I am proud of how leadership allows me to make differences in my community, from giving students a voice in our school\u2019s newspaper, to organizing a panel of \u201cWomen in STEM\u201d for the Women\u2019s Group. In addition, I love the way leadership allows me to help others. It\u2019s so rewarding to expose elementary school girls to the wonders of computer science, or even to just lighten a classmates\u2019 workload when they are having a tough week. <\/p>\n But most importantly, leadership has forced me to grow as a person. I now know that being a leader is more than sending out emails and running meetings. Leadership is about understanding each individual and his or her way of thinking, because, in the end, it\u2019s the personal connections that allow a group to thrive. I\u2019ve grown so much already, but I don\u2019t doubt that leadership will continue to teach me more than I can even imagine. <\/p>\n Prompt: Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (200\u2013250 words) <\/p>\n Response: For my entire life, I\u2019ve lived on a peculiar border between the high-tech, fast-paced world of Silicon Valley and the rural, quiet rhythm of my hometown, Woodside. Growing up within these completely opposite environments has resulted in my deep appreciation for both cultures. <\/p>\n Perhaps inevitably, living within a twenty mile radius of the Google, Facebook, and Apple campuses taught me to love technology and to admire the staggering influence that it has in our constantly evolving world. I\u2019m like a moth to the flame when it comes to the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley, and I dream about the day I\u2019ll be able to become a part of it. <\/p>\n On the other hand, my upbringing in Woodside taught me to value close and personal relationships. For example, at our local grocery store, I know all the employees by name. On top of that, my preschool teacher still comes over for dinner once a month. This close-knit community that I grew up in instilled in me a love of interacting with people that will stay with me for a lifetime. <\/p>\n
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\nPrompt: We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do for the pleasure of it. (100 words or fewer) <\/p>\n