Posts by abhi

abhi_badhe

Sep 22, 2014

Graduate / Poured my heart and mind in writing SOP for Mechanical Engg at Purdue. Expecting valuable comments. [5]

Hi,
Thank you very much for the valuable suggestions. I will work on my SOP based on your inputs and get back to you soon.
Regards,
Abhijeet

abhi_badhe

Sep 19, 2014

Graduate / Poured my heart and mind in writing SOP for Mechanical Engg at Purdue. Expecting valuable comments. [5]

Thanks a lot for the comments! I got your point but have a query as follows:

Most of the universities I am applying ask only for a statement of purpose. I agree the content you striked off would be more suited to be in a personal statement or an admission essay, but what will be your suggestions i do if they are not asking for it or give a provision to submit one as an optional document.

I want to share my experiences, background, lessons learnt, motivation and special circumstances with the admissions committee. Wouldn't it help them assess if am qualified to be a graduate student ? This was the idea behind putting this all information.

I can reduce the description of typical academic experiences in undergraduate education but my professional ones were quite encouraging for me and has propelled me to pursue graduate education.

Waiting for your response... Thanks again ! :)

abhi_badhe

Sep 18, 2014

Graduate / Poured my heart and mind in writing SOP for Mechanical Engg at Purdue. Expecting valuable comments. [5]

My firm ambition and passion from early days was to become an Indian Air Force (IAF) Officer. I vividly recall reading with immense curiosity about IAF, fighter jets and leading defense contractors manufacturing them around the globe. In course of following my aim, I cultivated special interest for subjects like mathematics, science and an insatiable attraction towards aircrafts and machines in general. Though my goal didn't materialize owing to my eyesight not meeting the stringent requirements, guidance of my late father then made it easier for me to think beyond and widen my outlook. In today's ever modernizing and technologically driven world, where engineering with application of scientific knowledge is serving mankind, the role of an engineer and his fundamental purpose to create is rising exponentially. Convinced of the fact that engineering would nurture my interests and indirectly help to chase my aspirations laid the foundation of my career in mechanical engineering. [..]