Example of an Engineering Masters Personal Statement

My interest in science dates back to my years in secondary school, where I excelled in physics,
chemistry, and maths. When I was at secondary school, I took a first -year calculus course at a local
college (such an advanced-level class was not available in secondary school) and earned an A. It
seemed only logical that I pursue a career in electrical engineering.

When I began my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to be exposed to the full range of
engineering courses, all of which tended to reinforce and solidify my intense interest in engineering.
I've also had the opportunity to study a number of subjects in the humanities and they have been both
enjoyable and enlightening, providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which
we live.

In the realm of engineering, I have developed a special interest in the field of laser technology
and have even been taking a graduate course in quantum electronics. Among the 25 or so students on
the course, I am the sole undergraduate. Another particular interest of mine is electromagnetics and
last summer, when I was a technical assistant at a world - famous local lab, I learned about its many
practical applications, especially in relation to microstrip and antenna design. Management at this lab
was sufficiently impressed with my work to ask that I return when I graduate. Of course, my plans
following completion of my current studies are to move directly into graduate work toward my
master's in science. After I earn my Masters degree, I intend to start work on my PhD in electrical
engineering. Later I would like to work in the area of research and development for private industry. It
is in R & D that I believe I can make the greatest contribution, utilizing my theoretical background and
creativity as a scientist.

I am very aware of the excellent reputation of your university, and my conversations with several of
your alumni have served to deepen my interest in attending. I know that, in addition to your excellent
faculty, your computer facilities are among the best in the country. I hope you will give me the privilege
of continuing my studies at your fine institution.
“Education is a tool that puts one on a fast track to acquiring knowledge and personality that sets one
apart from the crowd. It is one bottom less hole; no matter how much one pours himselfinto it, he
thirsts for more.”

I can still vividly recall the memory of the day I saw the labs of civil engineering department in open
house program at **** Institute , Guntur eight years ago. Its machinery and the testing machines
interested me a lot. I believe that the best way to predict the future is to make it. With this belief, I
always planned and executed my life towards predetermined goals. I worked towards and secured
admission for an undergraduate program in civil engineering in ****, Guntur which is rated one among
the best engineering college in south India.

Once I secured admission to one of the most competitive and rigorous civil engineering programs in
India, I structured view of what I might do here. But I found civil engineering even more interesting and
challenging than what I had imagined. Right from the second year, my kind of preparation was to gain
knowledge and subject in depth rather than just getting marks though I was able to put up good marks
on board. My uncle being a civil engineer added to my further inspiration to define my career goals.

About Undergraduate study, I feel is not a denouement of what I call a journey towards excellence and
competence. Graduate study a sequel to undergraduate study opens up newer avenues to explore and
gives one a wider range of career objectives. My schooling at elementary and high school has given and
excellent command in basics of mathematics and science and more importantly ignited in me strong
interest in civil engineering.

In this ever-changing world of Engineering and Technology, where each new day sees a spate of new
concepts and applications and each passing day makes them obsolete, I want to attain the highest level
of education and transcend new horizons in the chosen field. The vast application potential and
tremendous scope for high career in civil engineering always fascinated me and I am keen to continue
my academic pursuit in this field.

Civil engineering as I believe is the only field where one’s work can be seen and felt directly by the
senses and anything done stays forever to the credit. I feel that this is the field which requires lot of
patience, perseverance and management skills to be successful. These are qualities which need to be
nurtured with lot of motivation and hard work and my college proved to me a right place for this
objective.

Now at this junction of my career, I am confident that when I make the transition into masters
program, I will be building on a strong foundation gained in the past years. My strategy for graduate
study will, therefore, be a prolonged one where in I shall be consolidating my knowledge in a more
specialized way and acquire the skills used for the research. My field of interest in civil engineering is
Environmental engineering which has gained lot of prominence in recent years both in India and
abroad. This interest has intuited me to take advanced courses like Environmental Science and
Engineering and Waste Water Management in my final year as elective subjects.

I am applying for your college on an account of its excellent research facilities combined with
distinguished and dedicated faculty. My admission into your esteemed institution is of paramount
importance for my career. With my theoretical knowledge and practical skill I am well equipped to
meet your expectations. I am confident that I would surely synchronize to your standards. I hope I will
be favorably considered for admission for graduate study with possible financial assistance.

Having made this statement of my objectives it is my belief that what your university looks for, in a
prospective student, is a strong academic background and the will to perform and deliver. An
extremely distinguished faculty, a milieu replete with academic activity and the state of the art
research facilities in the field of Civil Engineering are the most important factors, which motivated me
to choose your university.

All knowledge is in human mind, it requires only an awakening. Since I strongly believe that your
university would be an ideal place for me to pursue my graduate studies, I wish to canalize my
knowledge and make my life significant by joining your university.