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i n c l u d eW H A T T O
Writing a great statement of purpose is your only chance tostand out from among the thousands of other candidates,
some more qualified than you are.
7 M U S T - H A V E ST O W R I T E A G R E A T
S T A T E M E N T O FP U R P O S E :
I N T E R E S T
T H E H O O K
R E S E A R C H I N T E R E S T S
F I E L D B A C K G R O U N D
R E A S O N S
T A K E N A M E S
F U T U R E
Start off with a personal event/story thatcaused you to take your current path
Show your passion for the field you areinterested in
What have you accomplished? Whatrelevant courses have you taken?
Include a research idea that you wouldlike to work on
Identify and name one or twoprofessors
Why have you applied to this particulargraduate school?
Show that you have what it takes to jointhis grad program