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Tips on Writing a Statement of Purpose

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Attracting the Reader's Attention

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Capturing the Reader's Attention

Example A

Example B

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Sample A has several weaknesses:

Sample B, in contrast, shows several positive features:

How to Start

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The Structure of a Statement of Purpose

Your Past

Your Proposed Course Of Study

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Your Future Career

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How Much Detail to Provide

1. Keep to the word limit

2. Set yourself section word limits

3. Be selective

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4. Use appropriate language

5. Edit thoroughly

Some sample statements of purpose

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Sample #1

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Sample #2

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Some Further Sources:

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