tinkywinky 2 / 2 Oct 31, 2009 #1Hello, I want to ask some questions before I start writing SOP.1. What is a decent length (how many characters) for SOP?2. I spent first 3 years of undergraduate preparing for the medical schools which I applied last year (though I didn't get into any) but the last one year of my devotion in undergrad research really got me interested in pursuing graduate study. Should I honestly mention that I've applied to medical schools in my SOP? Should I say something like 'based on my passion for science and interests in medicine, I decided to pursue graduate study in biomedical science'? Wouldn't adcom think that I'm just applying to grad school because I failed to get into med school? (which is not really true by the way; I've been always greatly interested in science) Any suggestion on how to elaborate this?I would really appreciate for any advice! Thanks.
EF_Kevin 8 / 13,321 129 Nov 2, 2009 #2The length varies a lot. Undergrads often write shorter ones than grad student applications. Two pages might be safe.I think you should briefly mention having contemplated med school, and then focus on giving lots of details about your academic intentions, your professional intentions -- as if you have your whole life planned out.Consider Chinese Medicine, it's got the most profound truths I have ever read...study The Body Electric by Becker to find out why acupuncture works.