SOP FOR US UNIVERSITIES

The following SOP was submitted at a Top University in the USA for the Masters in Electrical
Engineering Program. This is only a sample. Events, names, and specifics may have been modified for
the purpose of this sample. Shiksha.com strongly recommends its students to use this only as a point
of reference for their own statement of purpose.

My career aspirations are not childhood dreams but rather a work of consistent absorption of
knowledge and learning about my interest domain. It was all about finding my path and the journey
started from my curiosity about Semiconductors. Growing curiosity and a normal penchant for
science and especially physics and mathematics saw me opting for Electrical and Electronics
Engineering for my under-graduation at XYZ University, Delhi. From thence started my
understanding of the domain which slowly and gradually grew into admiration and then a strong
passion in Power Systems. Now, with the help of a master’s degree in the chosen discipline from the
ABC University, USA, I want to realise my aspiration of contributing to the area Power Systems in
the Electronics domain.

Pursuing Electrical and Electronics Engineering was by far the wisest decision of my life for the
subjects fell within the natural scope of things in my life. I was able to assimilate the information and
readily implement the same in a variety of projects. While my performance was good in subjects
throughout my graduation, I was effectively fascinated by Power Systems. Due to the strong affliction
for Power Systems, I worked on my major project on Power System. The project completed under the
mentorship of Prof Bakshi excellent appreciation and a ‘Bravo’ from the organisation, further
instilling in me the confidence to keep working in the domain. More importantly, the work also
presented to me the wide possibilities of the technology and left me desirous of learning more. The
strong inclination guided me in the last semester as well when I opted for backend courses on Power
Systems.

Learning about Power Systems, I knew I wished to make a career within the said domain and decided
that I would gain a better understanding by pursuing masters in electrical engineering and becoming
an expert within the sector. My humble beginnings offered me the modest living amidst strong respect
for academic excellence. My grandfather, an English teacher, would often take out time to condition
my mind and encourage me to take the path of education. Supported by equally informed parents, I
succeeded throughout my school years in every domain. Such has been my journey that, I have the
honour of being the Captain of the Cricket Tournament School Team. Moving with such a feathered
cap, my graduation year was bound to have an illustrious tenure and as promised, it was.

Like in school, I was as active as I could be both in and out of the class in the college as well. From
being the Class Representative to the organiser of the Fresher’s Induction Programme for the 2016–17
batch, I ensured that I was always where the action was. My technical aptitude and acumen put me in
the top place and I was the designated Event Coordinator of the Technical Paper Presentation during
the college’s Cultural Festival. My participation further added to my mental aptitude with the skills
like teamwork and leadership. Assisted by such attributes, I moved on towards my career choice and
opted for a job which would help me with my aspirations. The experiences further gave me the
opportunity which further ensured that I was selected in and joined PQRS Industries, Mumbai as an
Engineer.

Over the past year, I have extensively led teams and learned the art of adoption, execution, direction,
and implementation. My performance soon gave my manager the confidence and I was given the
opportunity to lead the team all by myself while my manager was transferred to another unit. My
ability to handle the team, manage the technology and most importantly handle the various challenges
has won me recognition in the organisation. This gave me a lot of opportunities to grow in my career.
All of my experience has brought to light the inherent need of constant learning, as well as the
necessity of innovation and I, believe that I have now reached the stage where I must now further
enrich my knowledge.

After my masters, I would work as a Senior Engineer in a firm like my current employer where I
would be able to put together my fresh academic knowledge and old professional experience. It gives
me a great satisfaction in applying my knowledge, which I have learned till now, to develop further
understanding and solving practical problems. For me, no other profession promises creative
satisfaction and intellectual independence, like the industry I am presently in, does. Ten years down
the line, I see myself working as part of a leading research group, contributing my bit to the field of
Power Engineering.

I now seek to further delve into the research division of the technology and bring myself to the level
of expertise in design verification and validation. Moving on to ABC University, USA, I seek to
enrich my understanding level and gain the necessary understanding of the latest in Power Systems. I
am competent and confident for the same and strongly believe that master’s at this juncture would
give me the necessary push and momentum that would hasten my steps towards my aspired career of
an Expert.

The Master’s Programme in Electrical Engineering with special emphasis on Power Systems offered
by your University is the perfect match for my career aspirations. I am impressed by the extensive
curriculum and the excellent peer network the institute offers. More importantly, I am particularly
keen on ongoing research on Power Systems and look forward to learning. I am also rather excited
about the Electrical Lab at the University and the excellent infrastructure which would assist me in
my aspirations to carry on my own independent research. To sum up, I have the skill and the
aspirations and now seek the right platform to move towards my goals and your university provides
me the same.