Sop Tips Part 3

Well, SOP is broadly divided into the following heads, though not
tangibly, but understoodly in the following way:
1. Expectations with regard to the program and career opportunities
2. Writing ability
3. Major areas of interest
4. Research or work experience
5. Reasons for deciding to pursue graduate education in a particular
field and at a particular institution
6. Maturity
7. Personal uniqueness - what you would add to the diversity of the
entering class


Be as specific as possible about the direction you wish to pursue in your
area of interest and in stating your educational objectives. As you write
your statement, keep this as your main focus. A naive, non-reflective
statement will not give the committee the information it needs about your
ability to analyze problems and to organize your thoughts on complex
subjects in the major field of study.

However, while you are writing, do not lose sight of the expression you must
give to your proposed educational objectives.

When you have finished writing, proofread your statement for grammatical and
typographical errors and misspelled words. Mistakes of this kind can be very
distracting to the content of your statement.

Anonymous