Personal Statement
Personal Statement
Personal Statement
My name is Yijin Wang. I graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree from the
Management School in Xian Jiao Tong University with a GPA of over 3.8/4.0, which
provides a leverage for my further application in a related field.
The power to transform societies and revolutionize contemporary lives lies within the
knowledge of big data (Pichai, 2017). The traditional manufacturing industry in the future
should not only rely on the production of goods, all the machines must have the ability to
think and communicate, and the whole industry will finally become the end user of
internet and big data (Ma, 2016). Taking a look at all the global enterprises in the world
today, most of them enhance customer behaviors and working efficiency by the analysis
of big data. All these notions and the recognition to the world’s development trend has
inspired me to pursue an advanced degree in Data Analysis.
I believe my strong academic foundation and strong mathematical prowess have prepared
me for this noble endeavor. As an undergraduate I discovered my strong affinity towards
financial analysis and that is why I am interested in data analysis. My analytical ability
was further strengthened when I worked as Financial Advisor in the Bank of China from
March 2014 to August 2015. I believe the course offered by the George Mason University
will enhance my skills in the R language and other dimensions of data analysis. I believe
the skills I will learn will build on my foundational understanding of Excel and other
software by allowing me to build a model analyzing the optimal solutions.
PERSONAL STATEMENT 2
My projections for the future are all very positive and I believe that the industry has
considerable potential for continued growth, development and subsequent expansion. It is
my most sincere belief that pursing a Master’s degree in Data Analysis from George
Mason University is an outstanding opportunity and a very wise choice. Most
importantly, the fact that I will be studying in a university in the US means that my global
overview will be greatly enhanced while allowing me to enjoy an ethnically diverse and
cosmopolitan environment that few get to experience. I am extremely optimistic that this
Master’s degree is perfectly aligned with my long-term goals and sincerely hope that my
application to the George Mason University will be looked upon favorably.