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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.
Describe your academic background, preparation, and training Research you conducted – project title or focus, research mentor, your specific role, what you learned and the outcome. If there were challenges, don't be afraid to mention what you learned from them.
Remember that a statement of purpose should be between 500 and 1,000 words. If you've written far more than this, read through your statement again and edit for clarity and conciseness. Less is often more; articulate your main points strongly and get rid of any “clutter.”
Begin your personal statement with something other than, “My name is … and I am interested the Master of Science in …” Start off with what excites you the most about the graduate degree programs, how your personal and professional background makes you a great fit for graduate school, and why you feel like you're ready ...
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.
Describe your academic background, preparation, and training Whenever possible, give specific examples and illustrate the points you are making, don't just simply tell them. Research you conducted – project title or focus, research mentor, your specific role, what you learned and the outcome.
Basically it is your opportunity to tell the graduate program: Your specific area of academic interest (research topic you want to work on) How your past education and other experiences have prepared you to be successful in the graduate program. What you hope to achieve in the graduate program.
I am confident that pursuing a Master's degree at Name of Institution will be a transformative experience for me both academically and professionally. I am determined to immerse myself in the program fully, collaborate with faculty and peers, and actively contribute to the academic community.