Text | Chen Xi MIT, one of the highest halls in the hearts of science students, inevitably gives people an unattainable impression. But for Zhou Dongliang, who has put the acceptance letter in her arms, MIT is just around the corner. This autumn, he will enter the temple and complete his four-year study. Zhou Dongliang should be the first Hangzhou student to apply for MIT. How did he knock on the door of MIT? A few days ago, at the study abroad sharing meeting of Zhejiang Foreign Service, he seriously told everyone about his learning experience and gains. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a comprehensive private university in the United States, has the reputation of "the best university of technology in the world". The Charles River is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which separates it from Boston's Back Bay. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has a very important influence in the United States and the world, and has trained many people who have great influence on the world. It is a pioneer university in the field of high-tech and advanced research in the world, and it is also the seat of the world's scientific and engineering elites. MIT is the most prestigious science and engineering university in the world, and The New York Times described it as "the most prestigious school in America". Zhou Dongliang, who chose to go to American high school at the crossroads, was a gifted child in science since childhood. In Tiandi Experimental Primary School, he won the first prize in China Mathematics Competition. After entering Jianlan Middle School, he won the prize of junior high school mathematics competition and was sent to Hangzhou No.2 Middle School. In Hanger No.2 Middle School, he became one of the first players in the province to participate in the AMC of American Middle School Mathematics League, with a good record. In fact, Zhou Dongliang doesn't have to go abroad, so it's not a big problem to apply for domestic famous universities. The opportunity for change is in the second year of high school. When she was a freshman, Zhou Dongliang finished three years of high school physics knowledge in one year and devoted herself to the preparation of the physics competition. However, when the results of the first year of high school were announced, he only won the second prize in the national physics competition. According to the current policy of walking in Tsinghua, Peking University, only the first prize winner of the Olympic Games is eligible for walking. Will you fight again in next year's Olympic Games, or will you find another way to go to a prestigious school? As soon as he discussed with his parents, he quickly made a decision: to go to high school in the United States. Soon, he picked his favorite school, Master School, a private high school in new york, USA. "There are two reasons for choosing this school. Close to new york, shopping is convenient, but it is also a relatively independent town, suitable for my quiet study at ordinary times. Another reason is that the traditional sports strength of this school is fencing. I am a member of China Zhejiang Fencing Team. I can continue my hobby when I go there. " In this way, when Zhou Dongliang was a sophomore, 1 1 grade transferred to the United States to study. After two years' hard work, he applied to American 18 University with excellent academic report card and teacher's recommendation letter, among which he was admitted to famous American universities including MIT, UCLA, University of Michigan and ann arbor. The advantage of studying in high school in the United States has always been in a well-known high school in China and went to the top private high school in the United States. Zhou Dongliang recalled this rich and wonderful high school life. He believes that "today's achievements can not be achieved without a solid science foundation laid in China, but it is really helpful to study in the United States in the early years." Because he is a new student who transferred to another school, when he first entered the school, the teacher advised him not to enroll in such a difficult course of mathematics and physics, for fear that he could not stand it. However, after studying for a week, the school found him, suggested that he could be exempted from on-campus mathematics, and even encouraged him to take the subway for one hour twice a week to go to Columbia University in downtown Manhattan, new york for advanced mathematics calculus ⅲ. Many parents and students think that studying abroad is strict, and studying in high school abroad is easy and stress-free. In fact, the Olympic atmosphere in American schools is not worse than that in China high schools. After demonstrating his talent in science, Zhou Dongliang got the opportunity to take part in physics and mathematics competitions in the United States, and achieved good results. Of course, just studying well, American universities may not be interested. The United States attaches great importance to a student's hobbies outside of study and his contribution to society. For example, even when it is time to apply for university, schools in Zhou Dongliang must have two hours of extracurricular activities every afternoon, and students must choose to participate in sports teams, social services, chorus and other projects. Zhou Dongliang also actively adapts to the content that these domestic high schools don't have, which is a key to realize his dream of MIT. In addition, when he was in high school in the United States, Zhou Dongliang met a group of classmates from all over the world. Among them are the children of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and relatives of Saudi Arabian oil tycoons. The accumulation of contacts and the help and influence of these students on a person will be immeasurable in the future. A piece of advice for parents and students Looking back on the whole process of studying, Zhou Dongliang thinks that the decision to transfer to the United States is very wise. Combined with my own experience, I give some suggestions, hoping to help students who are willing to study in famous American universities: 1. If possible, go as soon as possible. American high school is a four-year system, with grades 9- 12. Generally, applying for a university only depends on 1 1- 12. If you go early, you can adapt to the learning environment early, and then concentrate on your grades until 1 1 grade 12. Parents and students should not blindly choose the road of studying abroad. You'd better plan your life before going abroad. To know where your interests lie, your possible future career, whether to stay abroad or return to China for employment ... you must have a clear understanding. 3. High school students who apply in China must keep their eyes open and choose professional and formal institutions. It is understood that many intermediaries will let students use template-based letters of recommendation and template-based documents when applying. This kind of thing is poison for entering American universities.