In the 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. Write at least 900 word.
Background: Senior in Mechanical Engineering
Future: Applying to get into Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering
