2024届ED学生谈如何选择最适合自己的梦校How to Choose a #BestFit Dream University

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上周我们公布了我校13年级学子的首批ED录取，那么获得梦校录取是一种怎样的感受？我们也在最近收集到了这些学生的感言，他们分享了如何选择了这所学校和专业、未来在美国的学习期待获得什么样的学术和个人成长等等。同时，他们各自的升学指导老师也从专业角度告诉了我们为什么这所大学是最适合这位学生的。

Fiona L

范德堡大学

环境科学专业

选择范德堡首先因为它是一所综合私立大学，教学研究资源都比公立大学更丰富，又不像文理学院校园规模那么小，其次他在Nashville的一个不偏远也不是很拥挤吵闹的南方小城市，地理位置和天气都很好，相对中国学生没有很多，更能让我体验真正的留学环境而不是反向留学。

美国本科的通识教育可以让我有两年的时间尝试更多的跨学科课程，找到我真正的兴趣并确认我将来想学习的方向，通识教育也给我这种喜欢多尝试的学生提供一个平台去扩展更广的知识面。我希望我可以在美国本科阶段找到自己想要学习的方向并在此基础上精进，这也是我选择去美国的初衷。

范德堡大学非常适合 Fiona，因为它强调学术卓越、合作、直面挑战和服务社会。自入校以来，Fiona 一直展现出出色的学习能力和优秀的自我管理能力。她始终追求卓越，致力于取得更好的成绩。此外，Fiona 还积极参与课堂之外的重要研究项目，乐于迎接挑战、参加志愿活动，为学校和社会做出贡献。

——Fiona升导老师Rain Xie

Austin T

罗德岛设计学院 

平面设计

RISD是我的梦想学校，起初仅仅是因为其平面设计的排名。而后经过调研，我从RISD学生的作品中感受到了学生们化茧成蝶的蜕变，体会到了那种不受传统束缚、散发着纯粹艺术气息的突破与开放。RISD 的设计理念和设计能力给我留下了深刻的印象。因此，最终RISD成为我的ED。我相信进入RISD后，我将有机会拓展自己的专业视野，将学习到更广泛更跨专业的视觉设计。我的关注点将逐渐从满足消费者的需求转向努力探索艺术设计与可持续发展之间的关系。用设计思维解决不同层面的社会问题将是我不断学习的动力。

Austin集天赋、决心和对艺术的热情于一身。他出色的设计和绘画技巧体现在他一丝不苟的工作中，这常常让他沉浸其中，一创作就是几个小时。Austin很早就开始了大学研究，并精心准备自己的作品集，这充分展示了他对艺术追求的执着。RISD 注重创造力，远离大城市的干扰，是Austin开始艺术之旅的理想环境。我相信，Austin将为 RISD 作出重要而积极的贡献，并在其充满活力的艺术社区中茁壮成长！

——Austin升导老师SophiaChen 

Ethan S

波士顿大学

金融专业

当我收到美国大学ED时，兴奋和喜悦油然而生。看到自己被一所理想的大学接受，让我感到非常自豪和满足。兴奋的心情伴随着对未来的期待，想象着在新的学术环境中学到更多知识、结交新朋友，并迎接各种挑战。我期待着未来的大学生活。

Ethan对数学的热情确实令人钦佩。他所取得的成就，如获得国际竞赛奖，都证明了他卓越的数学天赋和强大的解决问题的能力。在升学过程中，Ethan非常积极主动，很早就开始了大学研究，并严格按照申请时间完成所有所需材料。波士顿大学以其卓越的学术成就和优越的地理位置而闻名，是培养 Ethan 的数学才能和追求学术目标的理想选择！

——Ethan升导老师SophiaChen 

Kayla W

波士顿大学

很开心收到ED！选择波士顿大学是因为它浓厚的学术氛围和多元的校园生活—尤其是它的kpop舞社。拿到梦校的offer，最想感谢的是德威升学组的老师们，在申请季给了我许多帮助和建议！

除了 Kayla 扎实的学业成绩，她对自己兴趣爱好的执着追求也是 波士顿大学 向 Kayla 发出录取通知的原因。Kayla 长期致力于多个兴趣爱好，并在这些领域中担任领导职务。我认为这一点让 Kayla 在 波士顿大学的申请中脱颖而出。

——Kayla升导老师Jack Rau 

Youmu L

波士顿大学

物理专业

我之所以渴望进入波士顿大学，是因为它在我的物理专业领域有卓越的学术资源和独特的学术氛围，我迫不及待地想在这里追求我的学术梦想。

Youmu 对自己的学业和未来的职业发展表现出了坚定的决心，这使他成为了波士顿大学的理想候选人。他对学习和研究新能源汽车行业以及该行业与环境保护的关系有着明确的计划和执着的追求，这充分展示了他的热情和动力。他希望通过努力为可持续发展解决方案做出贡献，并对社会产生积极影响。凭借他的专注和对兴趣领域的执着，Youmu 无疑会在 BU 的学术环境中茁壮成长，并为大学社区做出积极贡献。

——Youmu升导老师Ren Li

Harry X

格林内尔学院

生物专业

Harry收获了我们本届13年级的第一份ED录取，我们在上周的早些时候也对Harry进行了专访，听他讲述了选择文理学院的决定以及在申请过程中的见解。（点此阅读）

Harry之所以选择格林内尔学院，是因为他对哲学和生物学的热爱。格林内尔是一个小城镇（9000 人！），格林内尔学院更是一所小规模大学（2000 名学生），注重跨学科学习，可以满足学生多样化的学习需求。未来，我希望更多我校学生能够关注文理学院！

所有认识Harry的人都会说他是一位活泼而有思想的年轻人，我们很高兴美国十大文理学院之一的格林内尔学院录取了我们这位优秀的学生，他们将完美契合。

——Harry升导老师Mark Coyle 

Arnold C

纽约大学

拿到ED很开心！当时和跟我一起申NYU的等到半夜睡不着，定了闹钟准时5点起来看，结果打开就是“Congratulation”。纽大在纽约曼哈顿，那里是世界第一城市，整体的学校氛围和学习环境都很符合我的理想大学和生活。

经过慎重考虑，Arnold选择了纽约大学的ED申请。在申请过程中，我相信是Arnold在体育和音乐方面的突出表现，让纽约大学看到了他对校园的积极影响。Arnold仔细研究了纽约大学的文化教育学院，认为这所学院非常适合他。 

——Arnold升导老师Jack Rau

Felix T

纽约大学

社会学

当我在确定ED学校时，发现John. T. Jost教授在纽约大学任教；Jost教授是一个叫“System Justification Theory” (体制合理化理论) 的提出人和创立者，我有一份课外的研究项目就是尝试验证并探索这一理论在中国工人群体面对社会不平等现象的应用。发现Jost教授在纽约大学任教之后，我就决定一定要去纽约大学，希望有机会可以当面遇见他，在我的论文发表之后，说不定有机会可以与他进行对话和交流。同时我也很喜欢纽约的地理位置，纽约是一个非常丰富多彩的城市，有着各种各样的群体，从流浪汉，到工人阶级，到商业精英。我作为一个社会学学生，在纽约可以有非常丰富的研究样本。我在选学校的时候，我的升学指导老师Mr Rau一直很支持我的一切决定。

今年纽约大学提前了一天放榜，因为时差的原因，我当天一直睡不着，只睡了两个小时就等着五点钟学校放榜了。五点整就看到Portal更新，我打开一看，仔细阅读了一遍录取信，看到 “Congratulations” 的时候，有一种如释重负的感觉，瞬间一下子感受到了久违的放松，将近半年以来没有感受过的放松。我的ED学校真的对我非常重要，我也很幸运能够收到我梦校的ED offer，我忙碌了将近6个月的申请季也终于可以告一段落了。

我希望在纽约大学的社会学学习可以让我实现我一直的梦想——通过在大学和高等教育系统，更加完善和全面地了解世界，并且为之作出贡献，让世界有积极的改变。学术层面来说，我很期待在专业方面进行更加深度的探索，进行跨学科的研究，同时利用好纽约市这一丰富的资源，去研究不同群体的现状和故事。个人方面，我希望可以在纽约和自己的朋友以及自己在乎的人们一起独立生活，过上属于我们的生活。

纽约大学的Gallatin个性化学习学院非常适合 Felix，因为该学院可以让他灵活地选择课程，以满足 Felix 广泛的学术兴趣。Felix的论文写得很好，他在决定申请纽约大学之前对它进行了大量的研究。我认为，除了优异的学习成绩之外，Felix 在学生领导力和课外活动方面的深入参与也是录取过程中的一大亮点。

——Felix升导老师Jack Rau 

Harry W

东北大学

金融专业

Harry非常适合东北大学这所规模较大的大学（有 15000 名学生），他将有充足的时间去体验他的兴趣爱好和热爱的领域。

Harry至少在两年前就确定了自己的方向，他花了很多时间研究各所大学，以确保自己 "适合 "大学的规模、课程和校园。当我开玩笑说波士顿会很冷时，他甚至能说出波士顿的平均温度！这种研究水平是学生找到理想 ED 大学的关键。

——Harry升导老师Mark Coyle 

Scarlett Z

东北大学

传媒专业

选择这个学校是因为地理位置很吸引我，我很想去波士顿，而且东北的全球学者项目可以让我更好的体验不同的大学生活，开阔全球视野。专业方面我一开始定的是communication，第二选项是不定专业，东北给我安排的是不定专业，那我可以在大一探索更高的专业兴趣，明确未来方向。

收到这份ED我是比较意外的，因为在申请前看东北大学要求和其他申请的学生水平，我觉得竞争是很激烈的。

留学肯定会遇到很多问题，我希望有一个稳定的社交圈，离开父母在异国他乡如果有朋友在身边可以互相帮助，也能更加安全。同时也希望能找到合适的学习搭子可以督促彼此。最后就是希望可以获得一个不错的实习机会，慢慢融入全英文的环境，提高自己的学习自主能力。

Scarlett是一个全面发展的学生。作为学院队长，她团结同学，积极参加校内外的各种活动。在大学申请过程中，她通过全面参与大学研究，展示了德威学生对责任、诚信和卓越的重视，以确保东北大学是一个适合她的学术水平和个人兴趣的地方。

——Scarlett升导老师Serena Shi 

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Last week we announced the first ED offers the Class of 2024 received, so what is it like to be enrolled to your dream university? We have recently collected the insights from these students, who have shared how they chose the university and the major, what kind of academic and personal growth they are looking forward to in their future studies in the US. Meanwhile, their university counsellors also gave us a professional perspective on why this university was the #BestFit for the student.

Fiona L

Vanderbilt University

Environmental science

I chose Vanderbilt firstly because it is a comprehensive private university, teaching and research resources are more abundant than public universities, and not like the Liberal Arts Colleges campus is so small, and secondly, it is in Nashville, a small city in the south that is not remote or crowded and noisy, and the location and weather are very good, and there are not a lot of Chinese students, so it is more likely to allow me to experience a real study abroad environment.

The American undergraduate general education allows me to have two years to try more interdisciplinary courses, find my true interests and identify what I want to study in the future, and it also provides a platform for students like me, who like to try more, to broaden their knowledge. I hope that I can find out what I want to study in the US during my undergraduate studies and build on it, which is why I chose to go to the US in the first place.

Vanderbilt will be a great fit for Fiona because of its emphasis on academic excellence, collaboration, facing challenges and serving the greater community. Since joining our school, Fiona has consistently showcased outstanding learning aptitude and exceptional self-management skills. She consistently strives for excellence, dedicating herself to achieving better grades. Moreover, Fiona willingly embraces challenging opportunities by engaging in prominent research programs beyond the classroom. Additionally, she actively contributes to our school and the wider community through her commendable voluntary endeavors.

- Fiona's counsellor Ms Rain Xie

Austin T

Rhode Island School of Design

Design

Initially RISD was my dream school simply because of its graphic design ranking. After researching the works of RISD students, I felt the transformation of the students into butterflies, and experienced the breakthrough and openness that is not bound by tradition and exudes pure art; I was deeply impressed by RISD's design concepts and capabilities. Therefore, RISD became my ED and I believe that after joining RISD, I will have the opportunity to broaden my professional horizons and learn a wider range of interdisciplinary visual design. My focus will gradually shift from satisfying consumer needs to trying to explore the relationship between art and design and sustainable development. Using design thinking to solve social problems at different levels will be my motivation for continuous learning.

Austin possesses a remarkable combination of talent, determination, and passion for the arts. His exceptional skills in designing and drawing are evident in his meticulous work, often engrossing him for hours on end. Austin's early initiation into university research and careful preparation of his portfolio showcase his commitment to his artistic pursuits. RISD, with its focus on creativity and distance from the distractions of big cities, is an ideal environment for Austin to embark on his artistic journey. I am confident that Austin will make a significant, positive contribution to RISD and thrive in its vibrant artistic community!

- Austin's counsellor Ms SophiaChen 

Ethan S

Boston University

Finance

When I received my ED from a US university, excitement and joy came over me. Seeing that I had been accepted by a desirable university gave me a great sense of pride and satisfaction. The excitement was accompanied by anticipation for the future, imagining learning more, making new friends, and meeting challenges in a new academic environment. I look forward to my future university life.

Ethan's passion for mathematics is truly remarkable. His accomplishments, such as receiving the International Competition Awards, are a testament to his exceptional mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills. Ethan is very proactive in his early initiation of university research and follow strictly the application timelines for completing all the required documents. With BU's renowned academic excellence and advantageous location, it is a perfect match for Ethan to further nurture his mathematical talents and pursue his academic goals!

- Ethan's counsellor Ms SophiaChen 

Kayla W

Boston University

I'm happy to receive the ED offer! I chose Boston University because of its strong academic atmosphere and diverse campus life - especially its kpop dance club. I would like to thank the teachers of DHSZ for their help and advice during the application process!

In addition to Kayla's strong academics, her deep commitment to pursuing her interests led to BU making Kayla an offer. Kayla has a longstanding commitment to multiple interests - rising to leadership positions in several. I think that this made Kayla stand out to BU.

- Kayla's counsellor Mr Jack Rau 

Youmu L

Boston University

Physics

I aspire to go to Boston University because of its exceptional academic resources and unique academic atmosphere in the field of physics, and I cannot wait to pursue my academic dreams there.

Youmu demonstrates a strong commitment to his academic pursuits and future career development, making him an ideal candidate for BU. His clear plan and dedication to studying and researching the new energy vehicles industry, along with its connection to environmental protection, showcase his passion and drive. His efforts indicate a desire to contribute to sustainable solutions and make a positive impact on society. With his focused mindset and dedication to his field of interest, Youmu would undoubtedly thrive in BU’s academic environment and contribute positively to the university community.

- Youmu's counsellor Ms Ren Li

Harry X

Grinnell College

Biology

As Harry has received the very first offer of Class of 2024, we caught up with Harry earlier last week to hear about his decision to choose a liberal arts college and his insights into the application process. (Click here to read)

Harry's surprising choice for ED came from his mixed love of philsophy and biology. Grinnell is a small town (9000 people!) and an even smaller university (2000 students) that prides itself on being multi-disciplinary so students study at "different angles" to traditional large scale universities. 

One of the top ten Liberal Arts Colleges in the USA, Grinnell College is taking on an amazing young man! In the future I expect more DHSZ students to look at Liberal Arts Colleges.

As all of us who know Harry will say - Harry is a lively and thoughtful young man who will fit the spirit of Grinnell perfectly - good luck Harry!

- Harry's counsellor Mr Mark Coyle 

Arnold C

New York University

I was very happy to get the ED. When I was applying for NYU with my friends, we waited until midnight and couldn't sleep, and then we set the alarm clock to wake up at 5 o'clock on time to read it, and then the result was the “congratulation”. NYU is located in Manhattan, New York City, the overall school atmosphere and learning environment is very much in line with my ideal university and life!

After careful consideration, Arnold chose NYU to apply ED to. During the application process, I believe that Arnold’s strong involvement in athletics and music stood out, showing NYU that he would be very positive addition to the campus. Within NYU, Arnold carefully researched the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, deciding that this was the right fit for him.

- Arnold's counsellor Mr JackRau 

Felix T

New York University

Sociology

I confirmed my ED decision fairly late. One day, after searching on the internet, I found out that Professor John. T. Jost is a professor at NYU; Professor Jost, the founder of the System Justification Theory, a theory I conducted extracurricular research project attempt to closely investigate in and try to apply the theory to the working class in China when facing social inequalities. After founding out that Professor Jost is at NYU, I made my mind that this will be my dream school, maybe one day there might be an opportunity for meeting him in person and discuss about the research findings, after my paper has been published. Other than that, I also like the location of New York City, New York City is a wonderful city full of possibilities, it is rich in different research populations for my sociological research, from homeless, to working class, to successful entrepreneurs, all full of different story. My counselor, Mr. Rau, had been nothing but supportive to any choices I made. 

This year NYU released their ED offers a day earlier than usual, due to the time difference, I couldn’t sleep that day, only slept for 2 hours and then woke up waiting for the decision release on 5 a.m. On 5 o’clock sharp, I saw the change in student portal, opening the decision letter, skim through it, and read the word “congratulations”, I suddenly felt a strong feeling of relaxation and relief, a feeling I haven’t felt for almost half of a year. My ED school is really really important to me, and I am very fortunate to be able to receive offer from my dream school and put an end to the busy application season that lasted for 6 months to an end.

I wish to dive deeper into the field of sociology in NYU, to fulfil my long-lasting dream – through learning in university and higher education to understand the reality of the world better and more thorough and contribute to a change to make the world better. On Academic level, I wish to learn more about my chosen major in my chosen school, and practice interdesplanary studies. Use the resource of New York City well to investigate of different population, their status quo, and their stories. For personal level, I wish to live with my friends and cared ones in New York City on our own.

NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study is a great fit for Felix as it will allow him much flexibility in his course choices in order to satisfy Felix's wide range of academic interests. Felix's essays were well-crafted and he heavily researched NYU before deciding to apply ED. I think - in addition to stellar academic performance - Felix's extremely deep involvement in student leadership and extracurriculars stood out during the admissions process.

- Felix's counsellor Mr Jack Rau 

Harry W

Northeastern University

Business / Finance

Perfectly suited to the larger university of Northeastern (15000 students), Harry will have plenty of time for his array of hobbies and past-times that range from swimming to KTV!

Harry has been sure of his destination for at least two years and he spent a lot of time researching the universities to make sure he "fits" the size, area, courses and campus. He was even able to quote the average temperature of Boston when I joked it would be really cold! This level of research is key to students findindg the perfect ED university.

Well done Harry - good luck!

- Harry's counsellor Mr Mark Coyle 

Scarlett Z

Northeastern University

Communication

I chose this university because the location appealed to me, I really wanted to go to Boston, and Northeastern's Global Scholars programme would allow me to better experience different university life and broaden my global perspective. As for my major, I initially set my mind on Communications, and my second option was Undecided, Northeastern placed me in Undecided, so that I could explore higher professional interests and clarify my future direction in my freshman year.

I was surprised to receive this, because in checking out Northeastern's requirements as well as other candidates applying to the school, I thought it was very competitive.

Studying abroad will definitely lead to a lot of problems, and I would like to have a stable social circle because my parents are not around if I have friends around we can help each other better, and it also improves safety. At the same time, I also hope to find a suitable study partner who can supervise each other. Last but not least, I hope to get a good internship opportunity, so that I can slowly integrate into a full English environment and improve my learning autonomy.

Scarlett is a well-rounded student. As a house captain, she unites her classmates and actively participates in various activities within and outside of the school. During the university application process, she shows the Dulwich values responsibility, integrity and excellence by thoroughly engaging in college research to make sure Northeastern is a place that fits her academic level and personal interests.

- Scarlett's counsellor Ms Serena Shi