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6P's for a Good Statement of Purpose (SOP)

A Statement of Purpose is a connection between your past experiences and the future you want
to build with your intended program, at your intended school/organization. SOP is mainly about
the program and how you fit into it.

These 6P's include:

1. Purpose - clearly articulate your goals and interests.

Why do you want to do graduate studies in the first place?


Why do you want to pursue this particular degree?
Is there any particular research interest you have, and want to fulfill through this degree?
What are the skills and knowledge you want to gain from the program?
What do you want to do after you complete the program? E.g do you want to take up a
job, begin a startup? Etc.

2. Past Experience

What kind and how much of experience do you already have?


What skills do you hope to gain from this program?
How does your experience relate with the program?

Note that it is important to share vivid, concrete examples of work you have done. E.g. you may
have written a paper, made a presentation or worked with a mentor.

3. Program: This is very important! It is the cracks of the SOP.

If you're applying to a different country, why do you want to study in that country?
Why do you want to study in that particular school?
How does your work connect with the program?
How does the program fulfill your needs and interest?
What are your expectations from the program?
How are you going to contribute to the program?
Does the program have a particular research methodology that you like?
Is there any particular professor you would like to work with? You can contact the
professor and ask him to endorse your SOP.

Note that you must use the right words to show that you've done research on the
school/organization, and are willing to join them. Your research shows them that you're
genuinely interested in the program and you're ready to work hard to get in.
4. Personality

Apart from your work and education, what is it about you that make you unique?
What are those one or two things about your personality that you want to showcase to the
admissions officer?
What do you know about the student body? And how do you think you are going to fit
in? This is a way of connecting your personality to the personality of the college.

Note that the key to writing a good SOP is being unique and remaining on the mind of the officer
after he must have read it. You can begin with a quote, an anecdote, or an experience in your
personal life that connects directly with the program you want to pursue.

5. Plain English

You need to communicate clearly, effectively, and logically. Make it simple and easy to
read.
Write it yourself.
Give yourself time, write it slowly.

6. Process: if you get the process right, there is a very high chance that the end result will be
perfect.

Begin early; say 3 to 4 months early.


Write and rewrite.
Read a lot of sample SOP but don't copy.
Follow directions: stick to the guidelines.
Proof read. Check for grammatical errors, punctuation marks, etc.
Don't use too much of "I"
Write acronyms in full; don't assume they know the full meanings.
Don't let it exceed 2 pages.
Keep your personal information to a limited extent (use only when you want to bring out
your personality or when you want to talk about your own experience) - except in a
personal statement.
Try using a reading app or have someone read it to you, this way, you can hear what
you've written and edit accordingly.

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