Tomorrow is the DeadLine.. Please help me in my SOP

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The deadline for submitting the SOP is tomorrow... I need some reviews on my SOP. As am not a native speaker of english. 

 

thanks

 

Dear Admissions Committee,

 

Ever since my childhood, me and my sister always competed on our mathematical acumen by solving intricate mathematical calculations mentally without using the calculator. Both of us were enthusiastic on demonstrating our mathematical acumen and were enjoying the triumph of solving complicated problems. Later on, that passion for mathematics was reflected on my courses selection during high-school; as I preferred to continue my studies in mathematics; rather than science or literature.

Not only during my high school studies did I select to study mathematical courses, but also during my undergraduate studies, in the Faculty of Economics and Political Science – Cairo University. Statistics was my major for the Bachelor degree rather than Political Science or Economics. My decision was bolstered with my quantitative aptitude and skills, believing that such profound analytical numerical program will cultivate and develop these skills and fulfill my interest of becoming a data analyst after graduating. 

During my undergraduate studies, I took courses which helped me learn about sampling processes, time series analysis, and multivariate analysis. I also undertook an academic course on the practical application of SPSS program using various data sizes, carrying out various types of analysis including regression analysis, factor analysis, and graphical representations. In addition to these, I had a series of courses in Economics that gave me a great opportunity to analyze different types of data-sets.

In my fourth year, I worked on a graduation project titled “People’s attitudes and Behaviors towards different types of Advertisements”. A sample of both students and employees was selected to measure the attitudes of various segments of people towards advertisements and afterwards used factorial analysis on the final data to measure the most significant factors that affect people’s attitudes towards advertisements. During the project, I was exposed to a broad range of research experience; as I worked on setting the most appropriate tools to conduct the research.

After my graduation, I received an internship for 4 months in the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) – Public Opinion Center; which only accepted graduates with high potential. My tasks were circumscribed around assisting researchers in carrying out studies about the Egyptian’s perception towards the main political, economic, or social issues facing the society at that time. The experience was concrete and introduced me to the tangible practice of research.  Afterwards I joined XXX for two years as a Data analyst, working in both the Retail Measurement and Consumer Research departments. My main tasks included the development of various types of questionnaires, such as customer satisfaction and retail measurement, and performing a thorough data analysis on the final results. Working with The Nielsen Company enabled me to gain a deep understanding of survey methodologies, sampling processes, and data interpretation. However, due to the delegation of most of the data processing tasks to XXX in India, I decided to shift to a Marketing oriented career, believing that it would enhance my career opportunities.

Almost two years ago, I joined XXX that is specialized in conducting marketing campaigns for the clients. My tasks involves developing and executing marketing campaigns for the clients. I was attracted to work on tasks that will develop my skills in presentation, negotiation and leadership. However after two years the role still did not fully interest me as research used to do. Marketing didn’t share the same passion that I have for the research field, and now after two years of experience in both market research and marketing field; I am more determined to continue my career in the research field. Although the career path in the marketing field is much easier and smoother in my country, yet I don’t want to lose the path and diverge from the career that I always strived for.

 I believe that obtaining a master’s degree will provide me with wider scope on the survey methodology technicalities and give me a chance to increase my quantitative analytical skills and statistical programming knowledge to be a more qualified and proficient analyst. As I plan on continuing my career as a researcher, after obtaining my master’s degree. Moreover I plan on obtaining the PhD degree in the same field; believing that afterwards, I could work on developing the surveying field in my country, as it needs more attention, especially in the governmental research centers. The governmental research centers in Egypt needs to play a more viable role in decision making process and that’s the area that I plan to assist on developing in the coming future.

I believe I need a concrete academic program that will provide me with the needed training and study to be a full-fledged researcher. The Survey Research and Methodology program at University XXX provides a solid combination of both practical and academic learnings of the surveying process. I was motivated to apply for the program because of the concrete academic curriculum and the practical training on surveying research process through both the internship and practicum. Moreover an additional appealing opportunity offered by the program that motivated me to apply for the program; is the Gallup fellowship that gives a chance for the graduates to apply for joining one of the advanced research centers worldwide; an opportunity that many analysts would seek to boast their career and experience. Finally, I believe that I possess the capability to perform well in the program and hope that the university will grant me a chance to join it.

 

 

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