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 career goals and qualifications
shaped for pursuing this program
INTRODUCTION
– A hook (very important) from 1 to 2 sentences in order to keep readers continue reading your whole essay
– The sentences should be mentioned about a recent context and potential directions regarding to both your career and coming study program.
BODY
Following laconic and realistic style
- MOTIVATION
Why do you determine to pursuit a career in “this program” ?
– Career orientation related to this program
– Explain what makes you choose this career and not the others
What difficulties/gaps are you facing now ?
– Choose 1-3 issues that you believe the college’s resources can support for you, as well as intend to mention them for the questions below
How can the college/the program help you resolve them ?
– Choose the college’s/ Lab’s/ Professor’s projects/ Facilities/ Journals
– You should show how you have understood about and how much time you have spent for your concerns & this program deeply - 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
– A event/ proposal project/ supplementary course that you have prepared for your coming study in order to show that you’re ready for taking this opportunity.
IN CONCLUSION
– Thank the Admission Committee for reading your essay
– Recap the importance of this opportunity which would be offered by the Admission Committee for your career path mentioned in the Introduction
“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