A Statement of Purpose (SOP) is one of the most important documents when applying for university admissions and scholarships. While your academic scores and achievements show your past performance, ...

What’s the difference between a “personal statement” and a “statement of purpose”? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, we use the phrase “statement of purpose” on our website and ...

Graduate school admissions essays are an opportunity to stand apart from other applicants. Follow these tips for crafting a strong statement of purpose and personal history statement. (Karin ...

The focus of a statement of purpose is typically what you have accomplished academically in the past and what you plan to accomplish academically and professionally in the future. This document ...

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The Statement of Purpose is designed to give the enrollment office insight into your goals regarding graduate school as well as your ability to express yourself through academic writing. Please note ...