GTE  Statement  (Translated  from  the  original  Chinese)  
 
I   have   chosen   to   study   finance   in   Australia   as   a   means   to   build   upon   my  
university   studies   of   accounting   and   gain   more   specialized   knowledge   of  
financial  theories  and  products.  As  for  why  I  chose  the  University  of  [Redacted],  
I   firmly   believe   that   its   learning   atmosphere   and   campus   environment   are   ideal  
for   engaging   in   higher-­‐level   study   and   research.   Studying   there   will   positively  
impact  my  future  employment  in  terms  of  both  my  professional  skills  and  the  
new  outlook  that  comes  from  studying  overseas.  Given  the  highly  competitive  
nature  of  comparable  graduate  schools  in  my  native  country,  the  top  graduate  
programs   are   now   highly   selective,   and   I   find   that   I   could   get   a   much   better  
education   by   going   abroad.   Australian   universities   are   ranked   very   highly   in  
terms  of  academics  and  popularity,  and  I  believe  that  I  can  get  an  even  better  
education  by  studying  there.    
 
As  you  know,  I  am  presently  finishing  my  bachelor’s  degree  in  Accounting.  The  
curriculum   has   included   aspects   of   auditing,   management,   and   financial  
accounting,  all  of  which  closely  relate  to  my  proposed  studies.  At  the  University  
of  [Redacted],  I  look  forward  to  learning  more  about  strategic  management  and  
techniques  for  solving  complex  business  financial  issues.  The  courses  I  plan  to  
take  will  give  me  the  range  of  expertise  and  professional  skills  necessary  to  have  
a  significant  impact  in  my  career.  I  am  fortunate  to  have  the  financial  support  
of  my  parents,  who  will  be  covering  all  expenses  of  studying  abroad,  including  
tuition,  room  and  board,  books  and  supplies,  and  housing  expenses.  I  will  stay  
in   an   apartment   next   to   the   school   with   my   classmates,   and   I   have   already  
begun  making  tentative  plans  to  that  effect.  
 
Regarding  my  future  goals,  I  will  actively  look  for  an  internship  to  increase  my  
practical   experience   and   my   employment   competitiveness   after   returning  
completing  my  studies  and  returning  home.  Due  to  my  strong  family  ties  in  my  
native   country,   I   have   no   interest   in   pursuing   a   career   overseas,   but   rather  
simply   want   to   take   advantage   of   the   tremendous   educational   benefits   that  
Australia  has  to  offer.  Eventually,  I  intend  to  work  in  financial  accounting,  and  
studying  in  your  program  is  an  important  first  step  in  achieving  my  goals.  For  
example,   in   positions   such   as   accountant   or   financial   clerk,   the   knowledge  
gained  in  the  University  of  [Redacted]  will  give  me  a  significant  advantage  and  
the  preparedness  that  I  will  need  to  succeed.  With  my  motivation,  eagerness  for  
a  new  challenge,  and  clarity  of  goals,  I  am  confident  that  I  can  adapt  to  life  in  
Australia,  succeed  as  a  graduate  student,  and  go  on  to  a  fulfilling  career  in  my  
home  country.