PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to the online application and school information must be entered.

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Your curriculum vitae (resume) should list the following information: Contact information Education at undergraduate and graduate levels only, with dates and GPA Ranking, if available, for each degree obtained Relevant academic courses taken, with grades Relevant online courses taken or certifications completed Relevant research, academic, or school projects Internships outside the university, listed separately Other technical and nontechnical skills and experience, including soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and organization Open-source or public projects in which you have participated (with GitHub or other OS repository profiles and/or links) Publications and patents, if any

Your SoP must demonstrate an understanding of what your desired program(s) is, your familiarity with the goals of the program, and your interest in the program’s content. It must also provide background information pertaining to your work experience, technical and soft skills, and academic education. Avoid common clichés in your SoP. In particular, try to avoid childhood anecdotes or goals. The admissions committee is interested in your current goals, skills, and strengths. Remember that the committee is reviewing a large number of applications, so you should be concise in your writing and get straight to the point. Write in plain language, and use your own words. Be sincere. Use a spell and grammar checker. Expressing yourself clearly, sincerely, and effectively is a core skill of any graduate program and invaluable in today’s job market. Therefore, most importantly, the SoP must be authored by you and you alone. Do not use a second party such as a friend, parent, essay writing service, or college admissions consultant to create your SoP.

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