I want to apply for a master programm and have to write a Statement of Purpose for it.
I would be glad, if someone have a few minutes to look over my letter. A bare grammatical correction would be already enough, in order to have at least a letter, free of mistakes.
Dear Sir or Madam,
since September 2008 I am studying mathematics at the University of Town(großgeschrieben?) and I will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in September 2011. In addition to the major in mathematics I attended several lectures in economics.
The root of my interest in mathematics lies in my childhood, in which I already showed a great interest in calculating, numbers and logic puzzles. This affinity accompanied me through my whole school career until at the higher grades the Idea of studying mathematics arose. In order to know what I have to except I studied a few books on advanced mathematics. Albeit the high degree of abstraction was unprecedented for me, an intensive occupation with the content just strengthened the idea to studying mathematics, because these pure abstraction and logic just fascinated me and the idea became a resolution. The second choice I had to make was the choice of the university.
Due to the fact that the University of Town has an excellent reputation in mathematics and the bachelor program is offering an intensive education, I decided pretty soon in favor of the University of Town. In hindsight I do not regret it, quite the contrary: When I now compare the amount and quality of the content of my attended courses to other universities, it reveals that it was a good decision to choose Town.(Ist der letzte Satz so noch ok? Etwas merkwürdige Konstruktion finde ich(und eigentlich will ich auch nicht sagen, dass alle anderen unis schlecht sind), aber iwie fällts mir schwer, das anders auszudrücken.
In my first year I met several professors and in particularly all sort of students. Though many of them are different types of people, a great part of students has one thing in common which is a great benefit this university provides: They are very ambitious and put much effort in their studies. This is a big advantage because it constitutes a perfect atmosphere for studying. In addition to that, all professors I have met are interested in teaching as efficient and helpful as they can. This is one main reason, why I want to continue my studies at this University.
After the obligatory lecture courses in the first year, I attended further courses in analysis, topology, numerical mathematics and stochastics. According to my developing interests in stochastics and analysis I attended additional advanced courses in these fields. My interests in economics lead to my decision to write my bachelor thesis in stochastic analysis with a topic about financial mathematics. The intensive occupation with the bachelor thesis reinforced my interest in this field and allowed me to get an overview about several other interesting topics linked to this field.
I have a great support at my bachelor thesis and furthermore want to deepen my knowledge in stochastics, analysis and in a few other fields, for instance topology and numerical mathematics.
Therefore, after graduating with the bachelor’s degree I would be glad to stay at the University of Town in order to achieve a master degree in mathematics. The structure and opportunities that the master program provides concur with my idea of a good University program. There is a vast amount of lecture courses and seminars, where I can set my focus according to my interests and in addition to that I already know a lot of the professors. I know their way of teaching and it appeals to me.
Yours faithfully,