How to write a winning Statement of Purpose for your graduate school applications π
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πΈA statement of purpose is the face of your application.
It's supposed to give insights into you as a person, your goals & your skills.
It CANNOT be an elaboration of just your CV βββ
It's supposed to give insights into you as a person, your goals & your skills.
It CANNOT be an elaboration of just your CV βββ
πΈJust like one's facial expressions are as important as their words when they are speaking to you...
similarly, the tone of your SoP is as important as the textual content of it.
So the goal is to make that tone appealing and persuasive. How to do that?
similarly, the tone of your SoP is as important as the textual content of it.
So the goal is to make that tone appealing and persuasive. How to do that?
πΈThe answer:
Engage in storytelling.
Let the readers immerse in your experiences.
Allow the readers to relate to you.
Evoke emotions of wonder, empathy & curiosity.
Engage in storytelling.
Let the readers immerse in your experiences.
Allow the readers to relate to you.
Evoke emotions of wonder, empathy & curiosity.
πΈThat's the only way to keep a human being hooked to your SoP.
Start with a story. Try answering questions such as:
Start with a story. Try answering questions such as:
πΈWhen was the first time I realised I wanted to pursue field X seriously?
Which instance of my life have helped me shape my career goals?
What do I think about the research trends in field X?
How do I think the field can do better?....
Which instance of my life have helped me shape my career goals?
What do I think about the research trends in field X?
How do I think the field can do better?....
πΈDon't shy away from being metaphorical, poetic or philosophical (just make sure it's done in moderation & doesn't seem forced upon).
Use evocative imagery to add layers to your writing that facilitates readers' imagination.
Use evocative imagery to add layers to your writing that facilitates readers' imagination.
πΈLet them be in your shoes for the duration that they are reading, you'll likely leave a strong impact on the reader!πͺπΌ
I have helped 130 + students win grad school positions with such strategies.
If you need personalised guidance, DM to book a session with meβοΈ
I have helped 130 + students win grad school positions with such strategies.
If you need personalised guidance, DM to book a session with meβοΈ
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