Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

The Academic Statement of Purpose is an opportunity for you to share information that will help reviewers understand your academic interests and objectives, assess your academic background, ...

An SOP for scholarships is a personal essay that articulates your academic journey, career goals, and the reasons you're seeking financial assistance. Step-by-Step: How to write a statement of purpose ...

Imagine, for a moment, a slinky: coiled, compact, stationary, full of potential. It is much longer in reality than in appearance, with plenty to unravel. If perched atop a set of stairs, it does not ...

Ryah Cooley Cole is an award winning writer and a high school English teacher based on the Central Coast of California. She is most interested in bringing diverse stories to her readers and students.

Employers have embarked on new recruitment methods. One of the new tactics is a requirement for jobseekers to write a statement of interest alongside the application letter and the CV. This ...

Jeff Tompkins is a writer and teacher of English as a Second Language living in New York City. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1967 and was educated at Brown University and University College ...

A problem statement is a powerful tool that helps businesses ask the right questions. Used properly, it can lead to efficient solutions and make problem-solving feel like a breeze. Done poorly, it can ...

Ok, so I'm horribly late trying to write an SoP for my JET app, since I've been waiting for professors and employers to properly sign and seal the right number of documents and whatnot in shiny little ...