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.
PERSONAL STATEMENT (PS)
As a picture describes who you are
Outline
Introduction: A hook (very important) from 1 to 2 sentences in order to keep readers continue reading
Who are you ?
– Telling your impactful story you went through
– The way you overcame and the lesson you got from it
You should show your positive personality matching to your chosen program and how can it positively effect/contribute to the community/ academic environment
What led you want to apply “this time” and not another time
– Please notice this question is different from the question in the part of Statement of purpose (SOP) outline.
– Reinforce your Statement of purpose (SOP) essay through telling about its tendency/ its urgency/your ready after preparing something for this time
In conclusion: Similar to the SOP essay.
Note:
Please notice these things below:
– Telling a impactful story (do not list events)
– Starting to write as soon as possible and return review them after 2 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks. You would be seen big difference
– Do not feel shy to ask outside readers for reviewing and get feedbacks from them (contents/dictation) before submitting to the college since sometimes, we cannot realize our problems.
“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.