1.

Please tell us how you became interested in graduate study at WPI? (2000 character
limit) career

I first heard about Worcester Polytechnic Institute from a lecture given by a

senior student who was admitted to WPI and referred it as a small-butexcellent and cost-effective institution. In addition, my father told me that WPI
enjoyed a high reputation in the New England areas industry and was noted
for its engineering school even in China. Therefore, I developed an interest in
WPI and did some further investigation.
I am impressed by WPI for the following reasons. First of all, with a small
population of graduate students, there are bigger possibilities for me to
communicate with professors and work in laboratories,
receiving a better quality of
graduate education. Secondly, I am interested in microelectronics related to
wireless communication which is the highlight of WPI. Moreover,
I am attracted by Prof. John
McNeills Analog Lab and Prof. Xinming Huangs Embedded Computing
Laboratory because they could offer me opportunities in mixed (analog and
digital) IC designs. Especially I would anticipate acquiring some industry
experiences and doing further research on circuits covering wireless systems
from the teaching of Prof. Huang. Last but not least, WPIs Career
Development Center provides various professional methods to provide
students with job and intern opportunities such as Mock Interviews and
Summer Internship Programs, plus the favorable employment situation in the
northeastern area, my possibilities to my career in United States may be
higher. In conclusion, I dream of a pleasant living in Worcester-Heart of the
Commonwealth and look for a bright future in this beautiful city.

2.

Do you feel that your college grades are an accurate reflection of your
potential for success at WPI? If not, please explain. (2000 character limit)
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To some extent, my college grades are good indications of my academic

performance, however, there are other aspects that could contribute to my
future success at WPI.
Im always a believer of Practice makes perfect. To realize an airline booking
system in C language, I would search books and sample programs to figure
out all the arrays and nest loops for a week until my program could be
operated; to be familiar with characteristics and usages of electronic

components in my internship, I have gathered hundreds of datasheets of

major manufacturers and read them through one by one. Due to my hard
work, I have got high marks on my professional courses including data
structure, automatic control theory, embedded system, etc.
When I designed a function generator, I turned it into reality by devising
circuit, Multisim simulation, choosing components, layout and repeatedly
debugging. As a result of listing out some possible kinds of differential

amplifiers and tried them one by one in simulation software, I was among
the first ones to figure out the most suitable circuit layout plan and
electronic components. In my point of view, the ability of designing
independently and the courage of continuance trying made me stand out from
other students.
Furthermore, I have come into contact with LED designs and electronic
components which are used in mass production in GE lighting apartment.
When I worked on the program about LED drivers , I obtained the skills to
prioritize complicated tasks to ensure system delivery on time and to be an
energetic team player with good interpersonal skills. Every workday I shuttled
between component engineers and layout engineers discussing the
characteristics of each electronic part and coordinating my time to take good
care of both debugging and initiating BOM information. My work helped to
keep the component management database working on track and provide
updated information for all the GE engineers around the world.
Please refer to my PS and CV for more information.
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