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Graduate School Statement of Purpose : EECS Communication Lab

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Your statement of purpose, sometimes referred to by other names including “statement of objectives,” should… As in most academic writing, explicit section titles can help make the statement of purpose easier to read. Sections might include Research Interests, Prior Experience, and/or Teaching and Leadership Experience. Alternatively, consider using more specific section titles that convey a clear message about the content of that section. The graduate school statement of purpose should strengthen your chance of acceptance into a graduate program by demonstrating that you are a good match for the particular department or program. Matching goes both ways: they should be interested in you, and you should be interested in them. Your statement should make this match clear by telling your personal story as a researcher. Your statement of purpose is typically read by a graduate committee, a handful of faculty from your program. They’re trying to determine if you will be a successful graduate

Criteria for Success Your statement of purpose, sometimes referred to by other names including “statement of objectives,” should… convince a faculty committee that you are qualified for their program and that you are a good fit for their program’s focus and goals. show a select group of skills and experiences that convey your scientific and technical accomplishments and interests. include concrete and quantitative experiences, accomplishments, and qualifications. adhere to the length and formatting guidelines of the program to which you are applying (usually no more than 2 pages). Struct

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