[header] How to write an effective statement of purpose [title] Remember that your first paragraph should be no longer than four or five sentences. [step] However, it should also give a summary of the entire statement of purpose. Many graduate committees will read your first paragraph to decide if the rest of your application is worth reading as well.
[header] How to write an effective statement of purpose [title] Remember that your first paragraph should be no longer than four or five sentences. [step] However, it should also give a summary of the entire statement of purpose. Many graduate committees will read your first paragraph to decide if the rest of your application is worth reading as well.
[title] Keep it clear and concise, yet detailed and specific when it comes to faculty and areas of potential research. [title] Don't tell the admissions committee how amazing you are. Stay in mind that some committee members may change their minds before you even say something worth reading. [substeps] Of course, you can always change a thesis statement later. They will not place claims until the paragraphs do. [title] Add a time-stamp to the end of your first paragraph. Give it to your committee after you graduate, and thank them for their time. [title] Determine the primary argument or reason you've included.