Statement of Purpose (SOP) is the most important aspect of your Visa application for studying abroad. International universities require a statement where you need to include content related to your career, interests, professional contributions, future goals and the reason of choosing the particular program.
Importance of a Statement of Purpose
SOP is the best way to highlight your overall personality in words to applied university. It is the best way to compensate if you have a week profile. A well-written SOP will assist you to convince your eligibility for the program you have applied for.
What to include in your SOP?
Your SOP should be well structured and as the word ‘purpose’ means ‘what you want to do’, it is necessary to include your purpose for choosing the program. A good SOP structure should be as following:
Your Past
You can start with describing your childhood and your interests as a kid back then. Later you can mention your study experience and work experience if applicable. Explain your achievements, internships, trainings, projects, and learnings from them. Inform the university about
Your proposed course of study
A logical future goal should be mentioned where you can be specific about the reason of choosing the program. Tell them about your long-term and short-term goals, like where you see yourself in future. Let them know what attracts you to choose the university e.g. infrastructure, faculty, campus, courses, etc.
Your future career
In the end, let the university know how you can be valuable to them in the terms of your grades and your positive & co-operative traits as a student.
What NOT to do while writing an SOP
While learning how to write an SOP, it is also necessary to learn what mistakes to avoid while writing.
Dull introduction
A candidate should keep in mind that introduction is the first thing that will be read. Your introduction should not focus too much on yourself, rather it should mainly focus on more of academic background than your introduction.
Adding lies in your SOP
Lying in your SOP can lead to rejection or blacklisting of your profile, so ensure that you draft your SOP honestly and include your own experiences rather than copying it from somewhere else.
Writing the SOP in a hurry
There is a chance of making mistakes while writing the SOP in the last moment which is why it is suggested to write it at least before 30 days of submitting it to the university. If you have written the SOP beforehand you get a good time to proofread it and make any improvements.
Using informal style of writing
Candidate should use a professional and formal style of writing their SOPs. They should be respectful and polite towards the university. Make sure you do not use any slang languages and abbreviations throughout your SOP. Use proper grammar and vocabulary too.
Using of technical terms
Do not use any technical terms as it is possible that the person from the admission committee might not be a technical person. So make sure to use a language which is convenient and understandable to any person.
By following these outlines a best SOP can be prepared. We, at Cambridge Education Group can assist you to write an appropriate Statement of Purpose relevant to your profile which will definitely help you in your Visa application.
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