Statement of Purpose: Structure, Samples & Writing Tips

A Statement of Purpose (SOP) is a personal statement that is given by an individual to make the educational institutes aware about himself/herself. It generally gives a glimpse about the academic and professional interests of an individual, and what they plan to accomplish in the future.

When you apply to a foreign college or university, you are required to submit an SOP along with the other documents. This piece of document showcases and explains how you can contribute to the course that you are enrolling in and how you are the best candidate for that particular course. 

It is daunting to write an SOP, because you need to have a well written document that is free from any kind of grammatical errors and gives a great impression of yours. 

Here are some common mistakes that you should avoid while writing an SOP:

• Providing any kind of False information 
• Using casual language and not using sophisticated words
• Talking too much about your achievements, and not focusing enough on your career goals ahead
• Asking someone else to write it on your behalf
• Copying it from any external source
• Not following the word limit 

In this video tutorial, Sunita Kadian, an educator and mentor, explains with examples of different types of SOPs, how to put across your thoughts and ideas to draft an impressive essay about yourself. 

Watch this video to clear all your doubts and get access to some of the best SOPs.