Hi,

Most of the students who are planning to do their masters in USA or any other foreign country may be benefited by this article. This article describes about how to prepare a SOP.

A SOP is Statement of Purpose. The Statement of Purpose is the single most important part of your application when your applying for MS that will tell the admissions committee who you are, what has influenced your career path so far, your professional interests and where you plan to go from here.

The Statement of Purpose should focus on 4 main points, they are:

* Career goals and future plans like plans after MS, long term goal. 
* Why do you need to do MS?
* Why have you chosen the particular specialization? What are the subjects that you’re very much interested? What job opportunities do you see in the area? What do you want to specialize in?
* Why are you applying to the particular university 

Never include things like,

* Talk of what you have done in the past. It is reflected in the resume and memos. 
* Never Copy from your seniors or from internet.
* Don’t ask for Assistantships, Scholarships etc.

SOP need not have Quotations, Flowery language, Academic percentages, and never include things like School name, college name, subjects, extracurricular activities.

Other Important Points:

* If there is a break in studies you should give the reason for it.
* If you are working, you may give your job profile, if it is related to the program you are applying for. 

Most difficult thing is that stick on to a maximum of 500 to 700 words which is very difficult to do but it is essential.

Everyone in this world has their own unique style of writing so its better to follow your own style.

Regards,

Karthik.