Summary of HOW TO WRITE YOUR GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION STATEMENT OF PURPOSE | THE FIVE PARAGRAPH S.O.P.

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The video provides advice on writing a graduate school application statement of purpose. It is important to include professors' research interests and future goals in your SOP, and to conclude with a positive message about the program and school.

• 00:00:00 The video explores the importance of a statement of purpose, and how to write a compelling one that will capture the reader's attention. The first paragraph should introduce the speaker, and their motivations for pursuing a graduate degree. The second paragraph will focus on the specific interests the speaker has, and how they relate to their chosen course of study.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses how to write a graduate school application statement of purpose (SOP). The main points to take away from the video include including professors' research interests and future goals in your SOP, and concluding with a positive message about the program and school.
• 00:10:00 The speaker discusses the importance of having a well-written statement of purpose, and offers advice on how to ensure that it is error-free. She also encourages students to ask someone else to review their application for grammar and spelling mistakes.