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