Importance of a SOP
A Statement of Purpose is neither a CV or Resume.
It is rather a detailed story clearly revealing your personal profile properly which includes your life visions, your wish to study abroad, career goals, beliefs, subject knowledge, and your future plans after pursuing a course abroad. In short, a well-written SOP portrays your overall personality and outlook and it is scrutinized by the institution to which you are applying. Hence, it is an opportunity to pitch your purpose to the committee and reasons why they should select you over other applicants. Even though your academic background is a bit poor, a good SOP could compensate it by highlighting your future goals and ambitions which would eventually help you seek your admission in the desired college. A well-written SOP also reflects how well you can express your thoughts using your writing skills.
How to write a SOP?
The statement of purpose, sometimes called a personal statement, is an essential part of applications. It functions similarly to a cover letter; it should convince the reader (in this case the selection committee) that you have the right qualifications, motivation and professional goals to pursue graduate studies in their program. Use the tips below to write a statement of purpose that stands out.
It is essential that your SOP is school-specific; you should customize your statement of purpose to every school, program, or project that you apply to. You don’t have to start from scratch every time you just have to make little adjustment. You also have to show that you are qualified for the program so you should include a brief summary of your previous graduate career (if applicable). If there are any special requirement for the program (foreign language proficiency or prerequisite courses), you should explain them to.
Your interest is going to play a major part in the SOP. Talk about what inspired your interest in this topic and how it will contribute to your future. Unless a specific word count is mentioned in the application, the statement of purpose should not be longer than one to two pages.
Some points to consider:
- Don’t tell your life story; avoid excessive storytelling in your statement of purpose.
- Don’t waste your limited space telling your history they already know that you’re passionate for the subject.
- When you are satisfied with the draft you have written, ask one of the professors in your field who knows you and your interests to read it over.
- Proofread, this step is the most crucial for any application. Read your SOP several times to make sure that there are no topographical or grammatical errors. If grammar isn’t your strong suit (or even if it is) it’s a good idea to ask someone else to proofread your statement of purpose as well.
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