What’s the difference between a “personal statement” and a “statement of purpose”? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, we use the phrase “statement of purpose” on our website and ...

Organizations in all sectors are increasingly required by their investors, customers, employees, and wider stakeholders to articulate a clear statement of corporate purpose. Purpose isn’t about profit ...

To gain admission to a master’s of fine arts program, or any graduate program for that matter, you have to write a statement of purpose. I began my statement like this: “From an early age, people have ...

A statement of purpose (SOP) is more than just a formality—it’s an opportunity to present your professional and academic journey in a compelling way, demonstrating your qualifications, ambitions, and ...

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 ...

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 ...