ershad193 14 / 333 5 Jul 10, 2010 #1Rhodes Scholarship Essay"A signed essay (preferably typed) by the candidate detailing the proposed course of study at Oxford, general interests and activities, including sports and the future aims of the candidate".The Essay should clearly bring out your strengths, but also must include "why you wish to study at oxford, the course / degree of your choice". How is it relevant for your short term/ long-term goals? And the kind of work you would like to do later on in life. Word limit -- 1000 wordsGuys, I need some help writing this. How should I approach it? How similar and different should it be from my SOP?
EF_Kevin 8 / 13,321 129 Jul 12, 2010 #2This description is a description of what an SOP should have. Your SOP should tell about your PLAN. People get inspired when they hear about your specific plans. You PROVE something by being able to describe a detailed plan. You prove that you have spent much time in contemplation.Many people have no plan. If you can tell the reader details about what you hope to accomplish, this will prove that you are in that top 25% of people who have a plan. Most people have no plan!! :-)So... I know you want to give this to them along with the SOP, but they both should reflect a carefully considered plan. Get inspired! Get excited about the vision you have for the future, and share your excitement with the reader.I look forward to seeing it! :-)
