Afterscrutinizingmyinterests,pasttrainingsandfinalambition,Ihavedecidedtopursuemastersin

ComputerScience,inmyfieldofinterestwhichisComputerGraphics,whichwillleadmetoacareerof
teachingandresearch.Ihavedescribedmyacademicbackground,researchinterestsandcareergoalsin
thisessay.

Ihavesuccessfullypassedeveryacademicmilestoneofmyeducationbyalwaysrankingfirstorsecond
inmyclass.Istood250thoutof500,000candidatesinanentranceexaminationformyundergraduate
admissionatIndianInstituteofTechnology.Iwasalsoranked7thintheNationalMathematics
Olympiad.

TheundergraduateprogramattheIndianInstituteoftechnologyprovidedmewithastrongfoundation
ofComputerscienceandexposedmetovariousfieldsofit.Ihavealwaysbeeninterestedin
visualizationproblems,whicheventuallyledtoaninclinationtowardsComputerGraphics.Ienhanced
myknowledgemorebyoptinggraduatelevelelectivesinAdvancedComputerGraphics.Icurrentlyam
workingonmyseniorthesiswhichisTriangulationin3Ddimensions,underguidanceofDr.AAA.Inthis
thesis,(detailsaboutyourthesis).Inmythirdyear,Ipublishedapaper...underguidanceofDr.YYYY.
Herewefocusedonissueswhicharepresentinthe.....('summarizeyourresearch')

AtIndianInstituteofTechnology,Ieventookateachingexperience.Ideliveredlecture,conducted
workshopsinLinuxandhavebeenTAforacourseinComputerGraphics.Thisboostedinmea
confidencewhichisakeytobeasuccessfulasateacher.

EventhoughmyperiodatIndianInstituteofTechnologyhaveprovidedmewithastrongfoundationin
myfield,areputedgraduateprogramisnecessarytoincreasemyknowledgeandalsotoshapemeinto
agoodteacheraswellasresearcher.IbelievethatIhavestrongdedicationandmotivationrequiredfor
successfulcareerinthisfield.

Theprogramat...UniversityissuitedformygoalsastheComputerGraphicsisstrongareaofresearch
atyouruniversity.Ihavefound...facultiesandtheirresearchquiteimpressive.Ibelievethattobe
associatedwiththesefacultywouldgivemeagreatopportunitytopursuemycareerinresearch.Ihave
alsobeenastonishedbythefacilitiesavailableatyouruniversityforthisfield.Myundergraduate
professorhasalsobackedmydecisiontopursuemyhighereducationatyourrenowneduniversity.Iam
confidentthatgivenanopportunity,Iwillbeprovedusefulandcouldmakesignificantcontributiontoa
goingresearch.Ilookforwardtojoining...universityasagraduatestudentatComputerscience
department.

Purpose of Study & Professional Plans

The boundless possibility of trying out and the instant knowledge of the outcome that stimulates one for
further analysis of a rationale in question, is what I find most appealing about Computer Science. Keeping up an
inquisitive and explorative attitude, I believe, leads to a constant learning process. This approach adds to the already
immense potential for innovation that exists in this field.
As a student in the final year of undergraduate study for a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer
Science & Engineering, I look to graduate study to refine my knowledge and skills in my areas of interest. I believe
it will also serve to give direction to my goal of a career as a research professional at an academic or commercial,
research-oriented organisation. I intend to pursue an MS degree in order to reach that goal.

Academic Background & Research Interests

In my undergraduate studies, I have benefited from the breadth of Shivaji Universitys syllabi content that
has given me a comprehensive exposure to the core areas of Computer Science and a strong conceptual
understanding of the same. In these three and half years of study, I have strived to maintain an approach of
expending independent effort in all my endeavors. Learning by myself and sharing my knowledge with others has
been most worthwhile, when comprehending a concept.
Over the past two years, I have developed an interest in the areas of Compiler Construction and Information
Retrieval. The Compiler Construction lab sessions last semester required the design of a compiler for C++ programs
that were restricted to For loops, Switch case statements and simple input and output. The work involved in this, as
well as the courses, Formal Systems and Automata and Compiler Construction, have lead me to appreciate the
intricacies involved in this field. However, for my MS degree, I remain open to other topics as well.
For my B.E project, I have decided to concentrate on my other area of interest viz. Information Retrieval.
Im attempting to evolve a technique that, when employed in a search engine, will maximize the comprehensiveness
and precision of the query listings. The ongoing work has introduced me to a vast body of pertinent research, such as
the University of Washingtons Dynamic Reference Sifting technique for locating an individuals homepage, among
others. This has served to sharpen my inclination to engage in active research within this area.
(Please see attached Resume for the Academic and Co-curricular distinctions)
One persons life influences the lives of an unbelievable number of people, one of the most important
lessons I learned, being the Head of the Apex Body at senior secondary level (11th and 12th standard). Hence the
need of responsible actions. Becoming the youngest Head of the Apex Body ever and the only one to have served
for a period of two years eventually turned out to be a confidence booster. It taught me that the basis for good work
is self-reliance and very importantly, time management. Not all of my entire two years were devoid of shortcomings.
I learned to accept both criticism and praise with a positive frame of mind. My work involved organising various
events, that brought with them the opportunity to work and interact with various kinds of people. This was a
distinctively gratifying experience for me, which I feel would stand in good stead in the future, especially in lieu of
any teaching experience.
In conclusion, I would like to add that the essence of University education lies in the synergetic relationship
between the student and his department. I feel that graduate study at your University will be the most logical
extension of my academic pursuits and a major step towards achieving my objectives. I would be grateful to you if
Im accorded the opportunity to pursue my graduate studies with financial assistance at your institution and am able
to justify your faith in me.
(For a listing of all final year courses, i.e. courses not listed in transcripts please see attached Resume)

IconstantlycongratulatemyselfonmyluckthatIhaveexperiencedandwillcontinuetoexperiencesuch
acolorfullifethatIamexperiencing.Theconditionofbeingenamoredofcomputerscienceandthe
specialtyofelectronicinformation,togetherwithmyeverlastingdabblinginartisticactivities,has
enabledmetosavoramuchmorecolorfulandfulfillinglifethanmostofmypeers.Therationalityas
embodiedincomputerscienceandtheemotionalityasincorporatedinarthavemadeitpossibleforme
todevelopacharacterofpluralism,endowingmewithahealthypersonality.Theseelementshavealso
contributedtoanotheraspectinmypersonalitythecouragetoseekthefulfillmentofmyobjectivesin
anindefatigablemanner.HavingwonaseriesofspecialhonorssuchasOutstandingUniversityGraduate
ofBeijingMunicipality(onlyfourstudentsinauniversityareeligibleforthehonor),OutstandingStudent
LeaderofBeijingUniversityofScienceandEngineeringandseveralmajorachievementsinthecourseof
myemployment,Icraveforanopportunitytotranscendmyexistingconditions,anopportunitywhich
mayallowmetofulfillevengreatervaluesofmylifeinaccordancewiththeprogressofsocietyasa
whole.

Ifeelproudforhavingchosenelectronicsandinformationtechnologyasasubjectofmylifelongpursuit.
In1997,withoutstandingscholasticperformanceatthecompetitiveentranceexamination,Iwas
matriculatedintoBeijingUniversityofScienceandEngineering,oneofthebestpolytechnicuniversities
inChina,andbecameanambitiousandaspiringstudentoftheDepartmentofCommunicationsand
Control.Fromthattimeon,Ibecameinextricablyconnectedwithmyspecialty.Iimmersedmyselfinthe
mostdiligentlearningofeverycourserelatedtomyspecialtyandderivedimmensepleasurefromevery
programmingexperiment.Equippedwithasensitivitytocogentabstractthinkingrepresentedby
mathematicsandlogicalanalysis,Istudiedwithmuchinterestandfascinationthosetheorieswhich
seemedmonotonousandtedioustomostofmyclassmates.However,asmystudyofthecoursesinmy
specialtyconsumedalmostallofenergy,Ifailedtogivesufficientattentiontothoseoutdatedand
doctrinairecoursessuchasThePrincipleofMarxistPhilosophy.Thisresultedinmyrelativelylowscores
inthosecourses,whichseriouslyaffectedmyGPA.Nevertheless,asastudentinengineering,I
consciouslyattemptedtoimprovemyexperimentalskillsandtocultivatemyproblemsolvingaptitudes.
TheprojectthatIdesignedfortheElectronicDesigningCoursewasputoncampuswideexhibition.My
GPAforthecoresubjectscanbelistedamongtop8%rankingofmygrade.Ireceivedscholarshipsfor
threeconsecutiveyearsandservedasclasspresident,extensivelyinvolvedinextracurricularactivities.

Inthespringof2001,whenIattemptedatmygraduationthesis,IfocusedmyprojectonInformation
HidingTechnology,inparticular,ontheresearchandimprovementofdigitalwatermarking.Iwas
motivatedbytheconsiderationthatnetworksecurityisthemostsusceptiblepartofthecurrent
network,posingasthegreatestobstacletothefurtherdevelopmentofnetwork.Bysynthesizingthe
researchingfindingsofmypredecessors,Iproposednewperspectivesonthepositioningofimbedded
watermarksinmyproject,whichworkedouttheconventionalincompatibilitybetweenthestabilityand
theinvisibilityofDCTbasedwatermark.Onaccountoftherigorousnessandcreativityofmyprojectand
itsmajorrealisticsignificanceincopyrightprotectionofdigitalmedia,forgeryidentification,secret
communicationofnetworkinformation,anddigitalmarkhiding,IwasawardedclassAratingforthe
project,anhonortowhichonlyfouroutof60studentsinmydepartmentwereentitledthatyear.This
accoladebroughtmyundergraduatestudiestoasuccessfulcompletionandcreatedafreshstarting

pointtoscalenewheights.

Havingaperiodofpreciousworkexperienceisoneofmygreatestassets.Upongraduation,Ibecamean
employeewiththeNo.1ServiceCenterofBeijingTelecomandTelegraphBureau.Ihavebeena
memberinaconsecutiveseriesofimportantprojectsthatincludethelatestroundoftheInternet
volumeexpansionofBeijingnetwork,newdesigningofconnectiontopologyofservers,andthe
formulationofnewsolutionsdesignedtoenhancethesecurityandstabilityofallnetworks.Iwillalso
participateinthemergingprojectbetweenChinaTelecomandChinaNetease.Byapplyingmy
knowledgetothoseimportantprojects,Ihavedevelopedacompletepictureofthesophisticated
networkstructureinBeijinganditsexquisitenetworksetup.ItisoutofthisworkexperiencethatI
generatedtheideaofimprovingtheexistingconditionsofnetworksecurityandthelevelof
management.Networkimpliescomputerandinreturnnetworkconstitutesanessentialpartof
computerscienceandtechnology.Myworkexperienceisvaluableinthatithasenabledmeto
accumulateampleempiricalwealthandhasprovidedanimportantgroundworkforundertakinghigher
levelresearchincomputerscience.

Iameversogratefultomyparentsforhavingendowedmewithversatiletalentsandapairofkeeneyes
withwhichtoseekthejoysoflife.Iamproficientinplayingquiteafewmusicalinstrumentslikeguitar,
piano,theFrenchhorn.Asdeputychairmanofouruniversitysarttroupe,Ihavedirectedits
participationintwoallChinauniversityartfestivalswherewereceivedseveralawards,bringinghonor
tomyuniversityononehand.Inallthoseprocesses,Ihavealsocultivatedmyoptimisticviewoflife,
enhancedmyawarenessofteamwork,andimprovedmyleadershipandorganizationalcompetence.I
believethatthosequalitiesarealsoindispensableformyundertakingfutureresearchasascientist.

Asayoungmaninthisageofrapidlydevelopinginformationtechnology,Iamgladthatthisagehas
createdpreciousopportunitiesforus.YetIalsofeeltremendouspressureandchallengesposedbythis
rapidlychangingworld.AlthoughoverthepastfewdecadesChinahasscoredconsiderable
achievementsincomputertechnology,thereisstillanalarminggapbetweenChinaanditswestern
counterpartsintermsofsophisticatedcomputertechnology.Thescarcityoffirstratecomputertalents
withcomprehensiveprofessionalqualitiesistherootcauseforthegapthatChinafaces.Motivatedby
thehopeofshorteningthisgap,Ifilethisapplicationtoyourmostesteemeduniversitytoseekaquality
education.Apartfromastrongfacultyandanurturingacademicenvironment,youruniversitycanoffer
awidevarietyofresearchprogramswhichIbelievewillhelpmedevelopsuperbhandsonabilitiesand
problemsolvingskills.Byimmersingmyselfinmyfuturedegreeprogram,Iwillacquirethemost
updatedcomputertechnology.Inaddition,asanOriental,Iwillbeabletoperfectmycharacterby
assimilatingwhatisusefuloutofmyexperienceofAmericanculture,scienceandtechnology.

Inthefaceofpotentialchallenges,Iamfullofdeterminationandoptimism.Myexperienceof
undertakingfurthereducationatyouruniversitywillbecomethemostexcitingandpreciouspartofmy
lifelongpursuitforpersonalexcellenceandfulfillment.