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Computer
Science is a popular field of study with vast career opportunities worldwide,
and millions of students aspire to pursue a Master of Computer Science degree abroad.
If you are also willing to study this course, submitting your application along
with a well-written Statement of Purpose (SOP) is essential.
A
Statement of Purpose is an application written to the admission panel of the
university. It highlights your career path, interest, goals, professional
contributions and the reason to study a particular program and in a specific university.
It is also known as a letter of intent or research statement. A well-written
SOP helps the admission committee to understand your career goals, subject knowledge
and vision. With an engaging SOP, you can secure admission to your chosen
university or college. So, if you are struggling to write a Statement of Purpose
for a Computer Science master’s degree, read this guide to understand the
format, useful tips and mistakes to avoid while drafting the SOP.
Key Highlights
Ø Introductory
Paragraph
Ø Second
Paragraph
Ø Third
Paragraph
Ø Fourth
Paragraph
Ø Conclusion
How to write an SOP
for MS in Computer Science with work experience?
For writing the Statement of Purpose, you need to
plan and organise your thoughts to include all necessary information, such as
your interests, achievements, future plans, short and long-term goals, and
projects or research undertaken in a clear and concise manner.
A
well-written SOP must include the following 4 sections:
Introductory
Paragraph
Make the first paragraph of the SOP creative by
highlighting an attention-grabbing fact or a thoughtful quotation that you find
inspiring. Describe yourself, the prominent reason for pursuing a master of
Computer Science from a particular university and what you aspire to achieve
through the degree.
Second
Paragraph
Highlight your academic achievements in the second
paragraph. Mention the knowledge and skills you have earned during your
bachelor’s degree and how you have applied the knowledge in practical situations.
Furthermore, add relevant work experience (if any) that
aligns with your interest in the Computer Science domain in the second paragraph
of the SOP. Talk about your academic projects in detail by describing your
roles and contribution.
Third
Paragraph
In
this section, disclose your extracurricular activities. The reason is universities
are interested in knowing more than your academics. Thus, talk about your
volunteer work, research activities, workshops, internship or training programs
attended so far. If you have participated in extracurricular activities, keep
the section precise so that you can include all activities without missing any important
details.
Fourth
Paragraph
Here,
you need to describe what you are planning to achieve in your career journey by
doing a master of Computer Science. Therefore, talk about your short as well as
long-term career aspirations. Include details about university facilities,
faculty, internship opportunities, course curriculum or any other unique
feature of the Computer Science program, as this will show your enthusiasm and interest
in attending the course.
Conclusion
Keep
your concluding paragraph as impressive as the introductory one. Make the last
attempt to convince the admission panel by mentioning that you will prove to be
an asset to the university and excel in the chosen field.
Tips for writing Statement of Purpose for foreign
university admission
Mistakes to avoid - Statement of Purpose for study
abroad
We
hope these tips will help you write a unique and impressive SOP for pursuing a
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