Sample Statement of Purpose – Digital Signal Processing

“A dream acted upon by confidence becomes an ambition and that when followed with
determination defines the purpose of existence in its entirety”

It is with a sincere sense of gratitude towards the opportunity given to me, I pen down this statement.
Education not only expands the horizons of one's knowledge but also simultaneously implants an insatiable
desire to acquire more and more knowledge. Knowledge is that which can enhance the strength of mind
and thereby expand the intellect of man. It is that which can transcend the limits of the time and take
mankind beyond those limits to the timeless eternity. The knowledge, which science and technology had
provided for the mankind has always fascinated me and had left an indelible impression on my mind to
envisage my goals and aims ahead.

Goals and aspirations

To pursue higher education in electrical and electronics by doing my masters in an esteemed university,
and thereby make a mark in the field of electrical and electronics. My aspiration is to acquire the wisdom
from the knowledge and thereby give it back to the scientific community in specific and mankind in
general in the long run.

Inspirational factors
The most prominent inspirational factor is the discourse from my tutor when I was in my ninth standard of
my schooling, which had certainly created the curiosity within me to know more about the science, and
made me an active participant of science fairs and exhibitions. The inspiring words of my tutor have
certainly instigated the interest in the physical sciences. And shown me the light towards accomplishment
of my desire.My brother, who is an NIT graduate, has been my motivational drive to take electrical
engineering as my profession at my under graduation. The projects that has been handled by him during his
tenure has enthralled me and provoked me to be more apprehensive of the facts and figures involved in the
field of Electricals.

Academic Background
With a sound school background I have successfully completed my 10 years of schooling and secured
82.16% in my X standard. My innate strengths have been my quantitative and analytical abilities, which
instilled in me a special interest in mathematics and made me to take up mathematics, physics and
chemistry as my majors in my pre-university education wherein I stood among top 5% in our state. I was in
the top 8% of people who succeeded the Common Engineering Entrance Examination conducted state
wide. I took up Electrical Engineering as my discipline in Vignan Institute of Technology & Science
affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, one of the premier institutes in India. I passed this
Under Graduation course with an aggregate of 81.12%.

Under graduation course work

The four years of undergraduate education have been a great learning and enriching process for me. I have
thorough knowledge of fundamentals of Electrical Engineering especially in the fields of Electro
Mechanics, Electromagnetic Fields, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Pulse and Digital Circuits, Power
Electronics, Electrical Measurements, Power Systems and Semiconductor Drives, Control Systems. I am
fully acquainted with the fast growing subjects like Network Theory, Digital Signal Processing,
Microprocessors, Linear and Digital Integrated Circuits. I have also been made acquainted with

Sample Statement of Purpose

Digital Signal processing
programming languages like C & C++, packages like DOT NET and operating systems as WINDOWS &
UNIX. Mere technical knowledge does not mean the whole of life. Apart from this there are several other
facets of life. Believing this, I have always tried to be in the forefront of extra-curricular activities right
form childhood. I had been an active member of Indian Students of Technical Education - ISTE, which
spurs and boosts the students to take part in paper presentations and technical quizzes. This association had
enabled me to participate in several national level paper presentations and thereby enhance my
communication skills.

Project work

I was the team leader for the project entitled “PC based Solar Tracking System” under the able
guidance of Mr. S. Tirumala Rao, at my college (Vignan Institute of technology & Science).

Research interest
I often read the leading journals and it was one of those journals that fascinated me and drew my attention
towards the basic electronic signals-the way they are transmitted and processed and this kindled the interest
in me to take up my career in ‘Signal Processing’. And my course work on Digital Signal Processing at
undergraduate level had just enhanced my ken for this subject and thereby I have decided to pursue my
masters in Digital Signal Processing. My other areas of interest are signals and systems, embedded
systems, VLSI design, control systems and detection, electromagnetic field theory, nano electronics.

Why U.S?
I strongly believe that the graduate study at an American university is the best type of further education at
this instance because of the suppleness incorporated in its educational system, its infrastructure,
opportunities for research activities, and the intense interaction with industry and exposure to the latest
technology. My decision to pursue graduate study in the United States is supplemented by my desire to be
a part of the graduate program at your institution. Thus, with such assorted brilliant student group and
excellent faculty, your university would be the ideal place where I can put in my best efforts and make my
vision take its concrete form.

Why NPU?
The Graduate program at Northwestern Polytechnic University ideally suits to my goals and aspirations.
After going through the university’s website, I realized that there also exists a vast gamut of opportunities,
especially outstanding electrical facilities, in your department. I have found the faculty and the research
work to be quite impressive. I feel that my association with this university would certainly help me
throughout my career. Also my B.Tech professor has also strongly encouraged me to apply to your
program. I am confident that given the opportunity, I will be able to make significant mark in my field of
study.

Summary
I have a strong desire to learn the new concepts, and self-reliance to face challenges put forth under any
circumstances. And more over I strongly believe that a master’s degree from your university will be a
deciding factor in shaping my future I shall be elated if an opportunity is given to me to pursue my masters
at your university. And finally I am confident that the technical knowledge that I procure in the United
States of America will help me in playing a constructive role in the progress of mankind.

Sample Statement of Purpose

Digital Signal processing