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S S C & I: Please Do Not

The document provides guidance on writing an effective Statement of Purpose (SOP) for graduate school applications. An SOP should focus on the applicant's career goals, reasons for pursuing an MS degree, reasons for choosing the particular program and university. It should not discuss past accomplishments, copy from others, or ask for funding. An SOP needs less than 700 words and does not require quotations, flowery language, academic details, or personal information. It may provide context such as a break in studies or relevant job experience. Overall, the SOP should concisely communicate the applicant's fit and motivation for the program.

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S S C & I: Please Do Not

The document provides guidance on writing an effective Statement of Purpose (SOP) for graduate school applications. An SOP should focus on the applicant's career goals, reasons for pursuing an MS degree, reasons for choosing the particular program and university. It should not discuss past accomplishments, copy from others, or ask for funding. An SOP needs less than 700 words and does not require quotations, flowery language, academic details, or personal information. It may provide context such as a break in studies or relevant job experience. Overall, the SOP should concisely communicate the applicant's fit and motivation for the program.

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S S C O N S U LTA N TS & IN VESTM ENTS

An SOP is Statement of PURPOSE.

The SOP must focus on 4 points

1. Career goals and future plans – plans after MS, long term goal.
2. Why do you need to do MS
3. Why have you chosen the particular program? What are the subjects that interest
you? What do you want to specialize in? What potential do you see in the area?
4. Why are you applying to the particular university

PLEASE DO NOT

1. Talk of what you have done in the past. It is reflected in the CV and memos.
2. COPY from your peers or from the net.
3. ASK for Assistantships, Aid etc

SOP NEED NOT HAVE

1. Quotations
2. Flowery language
3. Academic percentages
4. School name, college name, subjects, extra curricular activities

Other Points

1. If there is a break in studies you should give the reason for it.
2. If you are working, you may give your job profile, if it is related to the program
you are applying for.

The Most Difficult Point

STICK TO 500 - 700 WORDS!!!

(Online applications have a specific number of words that can be uploaded. Most of the
universities prefer 500 word SOP)

Everyone has a different style of writing and it is best to stick to your style!

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