I am excited for the challenges that are ahead of me in graduate school and career. I accept them with alacrity. After graduate school, I want to pursue a career in academic research. The doctoral degree will enable me to work at a research institution in addition to being an educator.
Part 1: Introduce yourself, your interests and motivations Tell them what you're interested in, and perhaps, what sparked your desire for graduate study. This should be short and to the point; don't spend a great deal of time on autobiography.
How do I write a Statement of Purpose for my grad school application? 1. What is your purpose? 2. What does the department look for? 3. Focus on your growth as a young scientist 4. Avoid boilerplate 5. Show, don't tell 6. Check out their webpage 7. Be concise
For most grad school programs, your Statement of Purpose should be between 500 and 1,000 words, depending on the level of your program and your academic history and achievements. A grad school SOP usually does not exceed two pages when written in a traditional font at a readable size of 11-point or 12-point.
Top Tips for Writing a Graduate School Personal Statement Pick a few points to emphasize about yourself. Introduce yourself to the admissions board. Be very specific. Do your research. Address any gaps or discrepancies. Strike the right tone. Start strong and finish strong. Proofread, proofread and proofread again.
Introduce yourself and your academic interests Provide simple background information on your area of interest and how it became of particular interest to you. Here you can also share with them how and why you decided to pursue a graduate degree in this field.
Connect your area of interest to work being done in the program (mention specific faculty members and projects). Refer to academic publications that have informed your interest (use correct citation as footnote). Mention any publications, presentations or conferences you have been a part of.
I achieved a very high grade for my dissertation and I am keen to build on my interest in research during the dissertation element of the course. I am expecting to attain a high 2.1 or first class degree which I hope will demonstrate my academic ability to study at this level.