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Writing your statement of purpose can feel really intimidating! How do you summarize your experiences and goals without simply rehashing your CV, being overly personal, or getting lost in the details? These samples will help you understand what a strong personal statement looks like and help you feel more confident tackling your own. Inside, you’ll find:
Tips for preparing your statement of purpose.
Four de-identified sample SOPs that actually got students into grad school. There’s two from clinical PhD applicants, one from a clinical PsyD applicant, and one from an applicant to a practice-oriented master’s program.
One a supplemental diversity essay, which was requested by a clinical PhD program for one of these applicants.
Whether you’re staring at a blank page or have already written a strong draft, these samples will show you how other students have presented themselves and their experiences - so you can more effectively communicate why you’re an amazing applicant!
Writing your statement of purpose can feel really intimidating! How do you summarize your experiences and goals without simply rehashing your CV, being overly personal, or getting lost in the details? These samples will help you understand what a strong personal statement looks like and help you feel more confident tackling your own. Inside, you’ll find:
Tips for preparing your statement of purpose.
Four de-identified sample SOPs that actually got students into grad school. There’s two from clinical PhD applicants, one from a clinical PsyD applicant, and one from an applicant to a practice-oriented master’s program.
One a supplemental diversity essay, which was requested by a clinical PhD program for one of these applicants.
Whether you’re staring at a blank page or have already written a strong draft, these samples will show you how other students have presented themselves and their experiences - so you can more effectively communicate why you’re an amazing applicant!