SOP (Statement of Purpose)
WHAT IS SOP?
A statement of purpose, in terms of graduate admissions, is an essay which is the most important aspect of your application which tells the admission committee who you are, why you’re applying, why you’re a good candidate and what you want to do in the future. The statement of purpose not only tells who you are, but also reflects your writing abilities. A good SOP can take you very close to the College which you want to target. Colleges or Universities read every SOP seriously and take every aspect of it into consideration.
IMPORTANCE OF SOP
Writing a good SOP is very important as international Universities take it very seriously.
- Admission of any student in particular College or University depends on the SOP.
- With the clear description of your goals and achievements, the admission teams provide support to reach the goal.
- In the study visa application, it is an essential document that needs to be submitted.
- The details of your SOP act as a key to unlock the door of your admission. So, try to make your SOP simple, creative, catchy and effective.
WHAT ALL SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN SOP?
- Academic and professional goals
- Personal motivations and backgrounds
- Reasons for choosing the particular university
- Extra curricular activities and achievements
- Specifying your interests, hobbies and strengths
- Concise and clear language
WHAT ALL SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED?
- Informal language and slangs
- Use of clichés and repetitive phrases
- Irrelevant information
- Exaggeration of facts, and false information
EVALUATING THE FORMAT
Writing a good SOP is a crucial step for abroad admissions. There is a fine art to selecting the right verb for a sentence. Small errors of grammar and spellings should be strictly taken care of. You also need to cut through the clutter and deliver your message with just the right blend of validity and evocativeness. Good writing is clear thinking made visible. When you have 1page to convince a stranger that your future should be what you think it should be; you really want some good writing.
