Statement of Purpose Guidelines
Preparation of Background Materials
Preparation of background materials. Collect all your high school academic and extracurricular achievement certificates and testimonials.
Reviewing College Websites for Alignment and Quality Assessment
Review the websites of the colleges and academic degrees you wish to attend to assess the quality of students they are seeking to graduate from their respective campus. Also review the extra-curricular activities to include athletics and other social clubs they offer to see alignment between your interests and the campus offerings.
Customize Your Statement for each Institution by Highlighting Their Unique Offerings
Since you are preparing one personal statement that you will be sending to several institutions for consideration, either don’t mention any campus by name or make sure you customize for each institution if you wish to mention their name.
Draft a Personal Statement and Touch on the Following:
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a. Your personal interest, motivation, and drive for college education despite the challenges of traveling abroad to study, leaving behind family, incurring major expenses for at least a four-year duration for an undergraduate degree, etc.
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b. Your enthusiasm for the academic degree based on how well you have done in those subjects in high school or in college for graduate study.
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c. Describe any paid work, training, volunteer, or hobbies you have done and experienced as it relates to the academic degree program you wish to major in.
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d. Follow the instructions given by each campus you are applying in terms of the structure and length of your statement.
Personal Statement: Reflecting on Personal, Academic, and Professional Journey for Future Growth
This is your personal individualized statement. Please do not copy from other samples. It needs to describe you and be unique to you. Do not exaggerate and only state the personal and academic facts of your life thus far and your future vision for your academic and professional life. Meditate on who you are and your values, what you have accomplished so far, how, and where you would you like to study and why and how this degree program will help you mature further in your life toward a professional career.
Proofread and Polished Personal Statement: Reflecting on Personal and Professional Journey for Future Growth
Since you are preparing one personal statement that you will be sending to several institutions for consideration, either don’t mention any campus by name or make sure you customize for each institution if you wish to mention their name.
Thoughtful and Timely Personal Statement: Starting Early for a Comprehensive and Polished Application
Please take some time to write and start early in the application process so that it does not come across rushed and relevant information is missed for consideration.
GESI Virtual Workshops and Resources: Empowering Students with Admissions and Employment Guidance
GESI provides virtual workshops, webinars, links, and other resources on admissions, financial aid, as well as employment opportunities for students.
