UCI--ECE文书要求
Statement of Purpose
Applicants for our graduate programs are selected using a holistic evaluation system. This essay will assist both the admissions committee and fellowship review committees to evaluate your preparation for the proposed field of study. In your statement of purpose, please describe your aptitude and motivation for graduate study in your area of specialization.
A sample of topics that you might address in your statement is below:
· Academic plans and research interests
· Relevant experience
· Future career goals
· Why UCI would be a good intellectual fit for you
We recommend that you complete the essay in another program (i.e. Word, Google docs, etc) and copy it in the text box below. (1200 word maximum.)
Personal History Statement (Required for International applicants)
This essay will assist both the admissions committee and fellowship review committees to evaluate your background and motivation for graduate study. In your personal history statement please describe how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. A sample of topics that you might address in your statement is below.
· Any educational, familial, cultural, economic or social experiences or opportunities relevant to your academic journey
· Challenges and/or obligations you have had to address in order to achieve your educational goals and how you addressed them
· Employment while an undergraduate
· How your perspectives or activities contribute to social or cultural diversity and/or make you sensitive to the experiences of underrepresented groups
The Personal History Statement is expected to focus on your personal background while the Statement of Purpose is expected to focus on your academic/research background and interests.
We recommend that you complete the essay in another program (i.e. Word, Google docs, etc) and copy it in the text box below. (1200 word maximum.)