Let’s take it easily.
Nowadays, Statement of purpose (SOP) and Personal Statement (PS) essays becomes are two of the mandatory requirements for admission from most of the colleges on the world. However, having to write both them at once seems to be a little bit confused for us.
Let’s answer these questions listed below before starting to write your SOP & PS essays.
Based on personal experience, you guys should start beginning with the Statement of purpose (SOP) essay first, then Personal statement (PS) essay later.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (SOP)
As a picture shows your motivation and qualifications
shaped for pursuing this program
Example 1: Outline 1
Introduction: A hook (very important) from 1 to 2 sentences in order to keep readers continue reading
Motivation:
– Why do you determine to pursuit a career in “this program” ?
Mention career orientation related to this program and explain what makes you choose this career and not the others
– What difficulties/gaps are you facing now?
– How can the college/the program help you resolve them?
You should show how you have understood about and how much time you have spent for your concerns and this program deeply (choose the college’s/ Lab’s/Professor’s projects/conditions/ journals)
Qualifications:
Why do the college have to admit you ?
Telling a general brief about work experiences/study research which convey you are valued for this program/this college.
In conclusion:
Thank the Admission Committee for reading your essay and express you’re ready for taking this opportunity.
Example 2: Outline 2
Introduction: Similar to Example 1
Qualification is mixed with Motivation
– Telling your work experiences/ study research and how they effect to your ambition for pursuing a career in this program
– What difficulties/gaps are you facing now?
– How can the college/the program help you resolve them?
You should show how you have understood about and how much time you have spent for your concerns and this program deeply (choose the college’s/ Lab’s/Professor’s projects/conditions/ journals)
– What have you prepare for taking this opportunity ?
In conclusion: Similar to Example 1
“The study with VieChan” hope you guys can take it easily after reading this post.
Please notice these contents are for reference only and based on personal experiences in the past.