Reading My Statement of Purpose + Tips | Harvard Grad School

[@yuqian822]

Hi Schola. Thanks so much! I referred to your tips while writing my SOP. I have received offers from my dream program - Computer Science at UIUC, and other programs. I also got SCHOLARSHIPS ($8000 from NYU and $25000 from Northeastern) as an international student!! Just wanna come back and say thank you ❤

[@Zenzele.]

Congratulations!!!

[@lusinejhangiryan3085]

Thank u for sharing your experience cuz I was wondering if this will work out or not but you had my dream uni in your report saying u got a scholar from there so I’m def watching it❤️ thank u!!

[@yuqian822]

@@lusinejhangiryan3085 good luck!!

[@maame_5533]

Could you please share yours with me please 🥺..can I give you my email address

[@maame_5533]

@@yuqian822 could you please share yours with me please 🥺

[@himanisheth6010]

Hi Schola, I referred to tips from your video and it got me into London School of Economics! Thank you for your help❤️

[@ScholaChioma]

Congratulations!! Oh I am so glad my advice could help you showcase your skills and talent! What an accomplishment- I wish you the absolute best❤️

[@leorkoubi816]

You are so articulate as a student. You speak with the intelligence and confidence of someone five times your age. Thank you so much for your help you have helped at least one person with their personal statement.

[@onassa1478]

I have been watching multiple personal statements videos, and some made me feel even more anxious with all the fancy jargins and unending lists of professional accomplishments which made me feel even more inadequate. But you made me feel ready and confident in this calming sort of manner and maybe that's because of the wonderful energy you emanate. So, thank you, for sharing this the way you have shared it.

[@mayaasrivastava23]

Same..

[@fanchan5405]

Yep!

[@josephegeolu5446]

Watching this video and seeing a young person who's actually done what is giving me a headache right now is really helpful. Thank you 🇳🇬

[@adorabelle3326]

I was struggling to find the motivation to write my Statement of Purpose to apply to a Masters in Library and Information Sciences program and this helped me so much! Thank you so much!

[@ScholaChioma]

I’m so so glad this helped! Thank you for watching😊

[@pokinapllu4781]

​@ScholaChioma could you possibly look over my sop?

[@sarahalenezi8350]

Sadly, I don't have anyone who can look at my statements, and this is what I really need RN!! I need some encouragement and advice. I feel stressed and lost. I hope I can overcome it on my own.

[@mydreamyeboa814]

Heyyy, I am not a professional but I can read over your statement for you, if that would make you feel better

[@chacalateeplays]

Thank you so much for this. You just don’t know how many people you’ve helped just from being you!

[@baghermohammadzadeh9549]

Summary of the video: 1.Set your goals 2. Packing paragraphs with answering whys 3. Engage your audiences (express your passions in your entire essay) >> start with who you are and why this pertain to your goals(that program, specific school, and your society)>>(introducing yourself as a whole and why your are intrested in something) 4. Express your self(how you have prepared for that program)(every thing in your academic life and experinces in every stage of your life)>>(how you have prepared for this next academic adventure) 5. Connect your SOP to your program and your work 6. Push yourself working on SOP without any distraction on a daily basis. (20 min a day)

[@marianahuerta3016]

Thank you for your video!! I am currently writing my personal statement and I don’t know what to say. I will come back in 2024 to let you know the outcome. Good luck to everyone watching this!!!

[@ScholaChioma]

Thank you for watching!!! I would love to hear how it all went this year!! Also feel free to schedule a call to chat about it if you’d like! You can do so on my website ScholaChioma.com (:

[@SnehaSharma-if3my]

I got accepted into Harvard University. I am feeling so grateful and excited ❤

[@Nowchjdjs]

What kinda sop did u write?

[@mavluda_abakulova]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉👏

[@anonymously2525]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@jesssolan]

you're so warm and helpful I feel like were friends after watching this

[@ibrahima.s4133]

Thanks a lot for sharing your essay I really wish that everybody who wish to be accepted in one of the Ivy League colleges to make it successfully because I believe that it can create a huge transformation for real dreamers and ambitious individuals

[@AB.926]

This is so professional and succint. No wonder you got into every program you applied to. Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of info :)

[@maliaewen]

Wow that first paragraph had me pulled in! This is great information. Thank you so much.

[@ozonzechibudike4293]

Honestly, I was pulled as well

[@RobbyTheSniper]

your first paragraph is so personal and unique...shout out Nigeria

[@pankajthakur65]

This is very helpful. I don't feel anxious at the end of it but rather excited to write my story. Thank you so much. If anyone is applying for next fall let's connect

[@vivianebrandao666]

i just LOVED your tip to have a theme, it made so much things clearer in my mind!

[@hetong7282]

I love this. This is so beautiful! I can feel your love and passion for people and of course, your home. Thank you

[@futuremontagedsgn]

I'm a writer and I was making a research to expand my ideas about writing SOP and this is very helpful. It's so mind opening. Thanks for sharing.

[@kettyperry6551]

Can you help me with mine

[@gabrielagomez233]

Thanks you so much for this vid. I am applying to a scholarship and I'm so terrified. I'm from Central America and here we are not required to write these essays to apply to a university so imagine my surprise when I was told I had to write a Personal Statement without having any clue about what was that. I've been doing some research to understand the idea of it and you have helped me a lot! Definitely taking into account these tips 😌🙏🏻

[@gayatridongare9632]

Best of luck

[@angieangie2505]

Hi Gabriela. I am from C.A. too. And I am working on my applications too. Would you like to interact and get feedback?

[@reema7192]

Did you got admission?

[@shrutibangari]

Thank you Schola! I am struggling with the end of my essay and though I've watched your video before, coming back to it really helped me remember what I need to focus on! You are so eloquent and passionate!

[@agla7460]

This has to be one of the best video I’ve watched regarding personal statement. you’re so well spoken! new subscribers here

[@CindyLopez-j2s]

Schola, I loved listening to you and thank you so much for sharing and helping all of us!!!

[@ScholaChioma]

Thank you so so much for tuning in!😊

[@angelz_diaries5102]

Hi schola, thanks very much, I referred to these tips and I have just gotten admission from Kent state university.. the whole process of putting together my thoughts and experiences on the paper was overwhelming but this acted as a guide… I didn’t receive any funding but I’m proud that I wrote my sop myself.. my next step is looking for funding

[@aileey20]

What an anecdote, kinda stuck before, but you gave me an idea from where to start. Thank you

[@lizzard3434]

Thank you so, SO, much! I've been meandering from video to video on here about how to write a statement (even an official video from the college I'm applying to) and it all didn't click until I watched your video. You really helped me understand what I wanted to say and how/where to say it. And the language you use isn't too weird. It's very throughout and nice to listen to. No wonder you got accepted! Thank you so much for the help! ❤

[@ibrahimayakpat4037]

Amazingly done. This going to help me alot and you're such a sweet and beautiful soul. Thanks

[@kwamelegacy6934]

Koo nie

[@lovensiaalbasit1520]

Hi Schola, I defininitely liked every aspect of this video and I enjoyed every second of it. You're doing an excellent job in making this video. I like your chill style when you're explaining. It just go with the flow naturally, yet you really highlighted the essential guides and tips. That was really helpful! Thanks for sharing, I could listen to you for hours and not get bored.

[@shuween706]

Thank you this was so helpful! Especially the end where you spoke about your process

[@ughwhy]

I'm so happy for you. Also your mentor sounds amazing!!! Wishing you the best-est of luck!!!

[@ritikakhinvasara7816]

Thanks a lot for this! This was extremely helpful as I'll be starting with my grad applications soon. All the best for your future and your time at GSD :)

[@anayoonwurah1500]

Let me start by hitting the like & subscribe button!. Dear Eburuoh you nailed it. Thanks for your video, it was helpful!

[@Daniel_Testimonies]

Smiles. This is absolutely solid. You can’t believe I was hoping that I won’t be able to write sop by myself. Thank you my naija babe🥰

[@bigoneflow]

This has been the most inspiring video that I've watched so far and I have watched several!

[@jeremiasdremoniz4284]

Excellent advice and you have a wonderful personality!

[@ScholaChioma]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@rabeluc]

This is so tremendously helpful. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@ozonzechibudike4293]

Hi Schola! Thank you for the tips. Everything was on point including the song at the end. God bless you..

[@shannon4043]

I just discovered your channel from this video and I am now a subscriber. I'm so grateful for the information you shared and as an African American I'm inspired to apply for my MBA. Wish me luck!

[@edwardhess2565]

Thank you so much, Schola! I'm currently applying to online Masters programs in Lib/Info Sci. The personal statement has been so nerve-wracking for me!

[@ScholaChioma]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad this video offered some encouragement!! You got this !!😊

[@alya7800]

These are some insanely helpful tips. Thank you, you’ve been a great help. Now I feel like I have a clearer idea of how to organize my personal statement.

[@mavluda_abakulova]

Thank u so much for creating detailed video that explains everything ❤❤❤

[@hazalmaral8368]

Thank you so much for this! This video has been an inspiration to my own statement of purpose :)

[@tommousso1990]

Love this! I am applying to phd programs and how you outlined your SOP, is perfect. I started off my SOP with also a reason why/ my story.

[@lowkeyyluis]

Thank you so much. Great tips and helped me get into grad school!

[@ScholaChioma]

I’m so glad these tips have helped you!!! Congratulations on your admissions !!!

[@maxx6079]

girl you are so helpful and inspirational!

[@dannyijjo6637]

Thank you.....I want to continue in Arch... and you gave me all I needed to know..... again thanks

[@jeansmith3064]

Young lady, this was very inspiring and eloquent. Wishing you much success in the future.

[@obinnaijoma6770]

This is brilliant! Dear Schola, thanks for sharing. Imela nwa oma.

[@danhayek]

Thank you for sharing your advice. I'm wrapping up my first draft and this was helpful!

[@ScholaChioma]

I’m so glad it was helpful!! Wishing you the best of luck as you finish!

[@caranthiir]

what an amazing and intelligent person... wow

[@INSPirrationalNATURE]

Thank you so much. I feel like there is not much about Harvard Grad Schools out there so far. So this what really helpful!!

[@asikurrahmanpias6168]

A lots of love to you for sharing your own sop

[@stevenf.5179]

So inspirational! Your trips are extremely helpful for my upcoming grad applications

[@sali.friends2kh911]

Good luck and thank you for your great help and kindness from Iran

[@llewyn3741]

This was so helpful and encouraging! I was honestly too worried to start typing before this video. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@CVP766]

Thank you so very much for this video. I am so grateful.

[@enyamrahs7234]

Thank you so much Schola this was really helpful! Loved hearing your story and hope everything has been going well for you at GSD :))

[@dawidsnyders5476]

Personal statements at UK universities are far more academically focussed. They disdain a bunch of personal info, which is pretty frustrating.

[@ScholaChioma]

That is quite frustrating, I honestly didn’t know the SOPs could differ so much. I do hope you’re able to express yourself in other parts of the application or through an interview !

[@bandhammanikanta]

So grateful to find this video. Thank you

[@khaddokotha6764]

thank you so much for making this vdo! this helped me so much! I am grateful!

[@ScholaChioma]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m so glad it was helpful ☺️❤️

[@viviannguyen2279]

this video was so motivating to get me to start writing!

[@B.M.Y481]

couldn't focus on anything but her beauty

[@abdullahm.7455]

believe me it was really helpful the way you spoke (y)

[@timothymccoy1569]

Well planned and discussed - very helpful. Thank you!

[@Plmora]

Hey Schola, it's nice I have across your channel. Thanks so much for sharing this video, I am in the process of writing mine and I hope these tips will help me through.

[@deyvismejia7529]

wow thanks for this video, I am in the stage of writing the personal statement but have not real idea how to approach it.

[@ScholaChioma]

I’m so glad this was helpful for you!

[@АленаШаркова]

Thank you so much! You inspired me to wrote my own

[@nikhilrathod1096]

Very inspiring and I loved every minute of it. Keep smiling 😊 It makes you look beautiful 😄

[@justvashatv9456]

Thank you ! this was helpful for my Doctoral application

[@nivinmohammadali4274]

I pressed “Like” even before finishing the whole video ❤️✨

[@nicholesguillory6023]

Very inspirational and great information!

[@ScholaChioma]

Thank you so much!!

[@MurreyEphraim]

I am totally employing your advice in my SOPs.. Awesome.. ❤

[@opeyemiekundayo6374]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips.

[@snehadasgupta338]

thanks a lot!! this was of great help

[@jones5865]

Hey! I appreciate this video as I am applying to a MS in Historic Preservation Program. I am also an UVA A School alumnus!

[@GoldenFaye]

When I heard imo State, nigeria. I immediately liked the video🙈

[@studyquest8531]

That’s some great info. Expecting more videos !😊 from you

[@tunoshingealueendo2799]

VERY INFORTMATIVE. THANK YOU

[@aq5498]

Extremely helpful. Thank you!!

[@gsixuwlj]

Hi Schola. I've heard polarizing opinions about mentioning specific people/professors in the essay. Some say it's good because it shows that we have done our research about the school whilst demonstrating clear goals. However, others also say it might rub the admissions committee the wrong way, especially if the professor that we mention isn't part of the admissions committee. What do you think about this? P.S. Thanks for the vid!

[@saltedcaramel-1]

What a great essay, thanks for the tips

[@dexterjackson27]

You have a very ingratiating smile, I liked the video as well.

[@malemess]

This is so helpful! Thank you :)

[@ScholaChioma]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!!😊

[@Monesha__]

Hello Schola, so glad that i came across your incredible video. Great going 😊 and may i know if you sticked with any word count in general

[@nasiksami2351]

Thank you for this!

[@jadedurand7264]

Thank you, this video helped me the most!

[@joylackey1669]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@zeyneperol2984]

Thank you for that in this stressful times:))

[@mariosblago94]

do you have to write both a Personal Statement AND a Statement of Purpose for Harvard? The website is not very clear about this and it even has different word counts for each (PS = 500 words, SOP = 1000 words). Most schools require only one.

[@AL-or5iu]

thank you so much for your tips! Stressful to start working on my statement but your video was helpful!

[@ScholaChioma]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! It can definitely be very daunting, but I have no doubt that you can do it!!

[@badbaboye]

Hi Schola, This was of immense help

[@stillchan871]

you saved my life!

[@ScholaChioma]

Thank you all so much for watching! Would you like more support with your SOP?? You can schedule a zoom CHAT WITH ME through my website!! Check Out: www.scholachioma.com/lets-chat I’m glad this video is helping you write your essays and absolutely love hearing your stories (: Please let me know what else you’d like to see from me here! ↓↓↓

[@saronamohammed7588]

Schola Please Help me in write my personal statement

[@sheronganatra1752]

Excellent share - should be extremely helpful!

[@amandatran4207]

Omg I'm your biggest fan 😤

[@oyeniyioyewale6773]

Thank you Schola. Looking forward to more video tips. Can I send my CV/SOP to help review?

[@sanyasharma8574]

This was so helpful!

[@jennifermakaya1252]

Thank you so much

[@viniciuszanardo7361]

Thank you so much for this video Schola, I loved it so much; this video gave me great ideas to start my SOP (this is the most difficult part at all lol, especially for an international student, like me). Schola, could I contact you in the short future for some advice on my SOP? Thank you beforehand again.