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      Tips to improve college essay
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Radhika Dhillon

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      ChristineJoseph

      @Radhika-Dhillon

      Hey Radhika,

      The majority of your college application is loaded with factual facts about you, such as your academic grades, test scores, and projects completed. The college essay is the only portion of your application where you may express yourself. Here are a few tips to improve your college essay-

      Follow the fundamentals of punctuation and grammar Read the content you intend to write Create an outline Proofread your written content Get reviews

      Do you need help with your college essay? Reach out to our counselors at- Email- info@ischoolconnect.com Phone +91 9145332283

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      Personal statement
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Manas Goyal

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      ChristineJoseph

      @Manas-Goyal

      Hey Manas,
      In job applications or resumes, a personal statement is a description of your qualifications, abilities, interests, and aspirations. Personal statements for university and job include comparable substance, however, university personal statements are often lengthier and more comprehensive. They are usually three to four pages long.

      These comments are one paragraph long when included in job applications and resumes. Employers and institutions may have their standards, so be aware of any word or character limits.

      If you need help with your application process, reach out to us at Email- info@ischoolconnect.com Phone +91 9145332283

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      College essay
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • college essay format college essay topics • • Pranay_S

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      ChristineJoseph

      @Pranay_S

      Hey Pranay,
      Most of your college application is filled with hard facts about you, like your academic scores, test scores, and the projects you’ve done. A college essay is the only part of your application where you get to talk about your personality. Here's what to write-

      Have a grand opening Talk about your future plans Stress on your experience Share your academic interests Mention a few co-curricular activities Talk about the university

      Not all of these points are necessary to mention in your essay. And you certainly don’t need to mention them in this order.

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      Tips for writing a college essay
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • college essay format college essay topics • • Aaron Malik

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      Emily Jevica

      great post

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      College essay for application
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • college essay format college essay topics • • Shruti Rai

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      ChristineJoseph

      @shruti-rai
      your college essay is one of the most important documents to get you into the university. It's important to know how and what to include in it. Follow some below-mentioned tips to ace your college essay:
      1.) Read some of the college essays to know exactly how to go about it.
      2.) Create a hook in the beginning
      3.) Share your experiences
      4.) Storytelling works wonders
      5.) Talk about your goals.

      You can detailed description of how to write a college essay that stands out, here:https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/how-to-write-a-college-essay-about-yourself-that-stands-out/

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      How do I come up with unique college essay topics?
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • college essay topics college essay format • • Lavanya Mhatre

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      Nikhil fernandes

      The way I wrote mine was,
      I asked myself-
      "Which 4 qualities do I value the most?"
      "Why do I value them?"
      "How do they affect me personally? And professionally?"
      "Why do I think they're valuable?"
      That gave me a story which I could write about myself in my college essay

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      How to write a college essay about yourself?
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • college essay topics college essay format • • Sana Shaikh

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      Nikhil fernandes

      My suggestion - follow the story curve, tell a story about yourself!

      Exposition
      Start with a compelling introduction. Say who you are and hint at what you’re trying to achieve. Break the routine
      Talk about a personal moment in your life – an incident that changed everything. Challenges
      Talk about your challenges, mini victories, and then more challenges. Climax
      Let your conflict show – talk about what has always stopped you from achieving your goals and how you finally overcame (or want to overcome) that hurdle. New routine
      Talk about the future you imagine for yourself and share the new routine you’ve always dreamed of having. Bring out how much contrast there is between your old and your new routines.
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      How long should my college essay be?
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose college essay topics college essay format • • Radhika Dhillon

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      ChristineJoseph

      A quick Google search tells us that the best college essays are between 500 and 650 words.
      It’s the ideal length for an essay because it gives you a lot of freedom to highlight your achievements.

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      How to answer "Why this university?"
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose college essay topics college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Prateek Patra

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      ChristineJoseph

      You can also talk about the committees or student clubs you might wanna join (if the word limit permits)

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      SOP co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for mba statement of purpose for masters college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Aaron Malik

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      ChristineJoseph

      If they both fit in your word count, yes
      Include them both
      But if not, write only about your co-curricular activities
      Or maybe just include a couple of lines about extra-curricular
      At the same time, follow the SOP writing structure

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      Sample SOP?
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for masters college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Sana Shaikh

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      Juhi rathod

      Here's a guide on how to write your SOP

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      SOP what universities look for
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for mba college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Devki Venkat

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      They also consider the way you plan your future
      So, mention where you see yourself 5 and 10 years down the line after graduation

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      Opening para SOP
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for masters college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Meghana Mehra

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      In 200-250 words, talk about a personal life incident that made you choose to study the course you are applying for
      That should nail it

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      How do i shorten my sop?
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for masters college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Lana Rey

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      Juhi rathod

      Get rid of adverbs and adjectives
      If you have 5 of them, cut down to 1
      It helps a lot

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      Name on header
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for mba statement of purpose for masters college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Lana Rey

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      ChristineJoseph

      Hi Lana,
      Some universities ask you to do this.
      They mention it in the application requirements.
      If they've stated it as a requirement, you should put your name on the header of your SOP.

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      Personal Statement Content
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for masters college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Lana Rey

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      ChristineJoseph

      Hi Lana, you can look at this answer to see what the difference is between an SOP and a Personal Statement.
      In a Personal Statement, you have to relate your life decisions with your personal experiences.

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      Personal Statement
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose college essay format statement of purpose for masters statement of purpose for mba how to write a statement of purpose • • ella

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      ChristineJoseph

      In your Personal Statement, you'll have to emphasize more on how your personal life led you to make decisions about your professional life
      So, you have to make sure you don't stray away from talking about your career and interests as you write about your personal life

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      University specific para
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for mba statement of purpose for masters college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • ella

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      ChristineJoseph

      I'd say you shouldn't write more than 8 to 10 lines

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      How do I justify my bad academics in my SOP?
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Robert Ferrero

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      ChristineJoseph

      Hi Robert,
      Avoid talking about your grades at all.
      Instead, talk about the subjects you scored well in, and the projects and papers you worked on, in relation to the program you're applying for.
      However, if a school asks you for justification, you can say it was because of a major sickness or a family emergency.

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      I have just one small typo in my SOP.
      Essays and Statement of purpose (SOP) • statement of purpose statement of purpose for masters college essay format how to write a statement of purpose • • Amandeep Soni

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      Nikhil fernandes

      Hey there,

      One small typo won't cause you too much of a problem especially, if most of your SOP is well-written. Most people ignore the typo and assume that it's a genuine mistake. But if there are more than one or two mistakes in your Statement of Purpose, then it shows your carelessness. So make sure you get your SOP proofread either by online tools and that you don't make the same mistakes again. Here are some tips to follow while writing SOP for future universities:

      The most common tip would be not to over think and let it go. If the typo is some official date or title then that could affect your application and make a bad impression. While universities don't usually allow re submissions, you could try writing an official email to the university and request to rectify your mistake. The last tip would be to check if your university offers re submissions

      Hope this helped you out.