Tips on Writing a Statement of Purpose _ Central European University

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Tips on Writing a Statement of Purpose

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Attracting the Reader's Attention


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Capturing the Reader's Attention

Example A

Example B


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Sample A has several weaknesses:

Sample B, in contrast, shows several positive features:

How to Start


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The Structure of a Statement of Purpose

Your Past

Your Proposed Course Of Study


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Your Future Career


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How Much Detail to Provide

1. Keep to the word limit

2. Set yourself section word limits

3. Be selective


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4. Use appropriate language

5. Edit thoroughly

Some sample statements of purpose


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Sample #1


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Sample #2


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Some Further Sources:


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Tips on Writing a Statement of Purpose _ Central European University