missind33
Oct 31, 2011
Graduate / 'Help to those suffering from speech and language disorders' - Speech Pathology [3]
I am currently working on my statement of purpose as well! I think it sounds good, and while I cannot comment on grammar (since I am extremly poor in it). I can give some advice
1) I would mention more of the school that your interested in, what professors interest you, what research? I would take each essay and add a part that describes the school and why you are interest to go there. Schools want you to include this information, because they dont want you to send out the identical essays to other schools. I would look into dropping some professor names and ones you look forward to learning from.
I love how personal and heartfelt your letter is, I feel that if I was on the admittance committee I would without hesitation let you in. One school that I am looking into gave an outline of the statement and this might help you out:
A letter of intent:
The letter of intent should be 1-2 pages, double-spaced with 1 inch margins.
Explain why you want to pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology and why you want to attend USF to obtain your graduate degree.
Show that you are familiar with our program (professors and research areas in which you are interested, unique features of the department that appeal to you, etc.)
Tell us why you believe that you'll be successful in graduate school.
Point out your strengths and achievements (e.g., volunteering, academic, research, or other experiences) and special skills (e.g., bilingualism, experience with children/elderly, unusual computer skills).
Address weaknesses or possible poor grades on your transcripts.
Good luck!
I am currently working on my statement of purpose as well! I think it sounds good, and while I cannot comment on grammar (since I am extremly poor in it). I can give some advice
1) I would mention more of the school that your interested in, what professors interest you, what research? I would take each essay and add a part that describes the school and why you are interest to go there. Schools want you to include this information, because they dont want you to send out the identical essays to other schools. I would look into dropping some professor names and ones you look forward to learning from.
I love how personal and heartfelt your letter is, I feel that if I was on the admittance committee I would without hesitation let you in. One school that I am looking into gave an outline of the statement and this might help you out:
A letter of intent:
The letter of intent should be 1-2 pages, double-spaced with 1 inch margins.
Explain why you want to pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology and why you want to attend USF to obtain your graduate degree.
Show that you are familiar with our program (professors and research areas in which you are interested, unique features of the department that appeal to you, etc.)
Tell us why you believe that you'll be successful in graduate school.
Point out your strengths and achievements (e.g., volunteering, academic, research, or other experiences) and special skills (e.g., bilingualism, experience with children/elderly, unusual computer skills).
Address weaknesses or possible poor grades on your transcripts.
Good luck!