Graduate school admissions essays are an opportunity to stand apart from other applicants. Follow these tips for crafting a strong statement of purpose and personal history statement. (Karin ...

The Academic Statement of Purpose is an opportunity for you to share information that will help reviewers understand your academic interests and objectives, assess your academic background, ...

Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

To gain admission to a master’s of fine arts program, or any graduate program for that matter, you have to write a statement of purpose. I began my statement like this: “From an early age, people have ...

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An SOP for scholarships is a personal essay that articulates your academic journey, career goals, and the reasons you're seeking financial assistance. Step-by-Step: How to write a statement of purpose ...

Imagine, for a moment, a slinky: coiled, compact, stationary, full of potential. It is much longer in reality than in appearance, with plenty to unravel. If perched atop a set of stairs, it does not ...

The Statement of Purpose is designed to give the enrollment office insight into your goals regarding graduate school as well as your ability to express yourself through academic writing. Please note ...