YOUR STATEMENT OF PURPOSE MUST INCLUDE THIS

[@drsliveyesq]

You were right. After not getting into a graduate school program, I watched your video, followed your suggestions and was recently admitted into another graduate school program. Thank you for making this video. -Shontae Ivey

[@atimracheal7532]

Hi Ana. I got your videos at the right time, as am just starting to write my statement of purpose. I know and believe that I will get a scholarship.😊

[@alair_data6944]

I'm a little nervous and overwhelmed about writing SOP's. I hope I get into the schools I apply for fall 2023 with Dr Ann's advice. Fingers crossed! Update: I got unconditional offers to the following universities - Loughborough University University of Reading University of Leicester Aston University University of Surrey I am so grateful Dr Ann!!! Thank you so much!

[@saliuanuoluwa3456]

HURRAYYYY. ALL THE BEST OUT THERE. I AM PROUD OF YOU 🙏🙏🙏

[@cynthiaaddae6446]

Congratulations

[@najmaarab-q2e]

Congratulations I hope I get a scholarship this year I'm so scared 😅

[@shaikkhajabeesw6187]

Oh my god, The way u share vital info with enthusiasm, I just felt I was speaking to one of my friend. Thank u so much and for sure gonna implement it.

[@chiamakamibeanu5142]

Ok.... That should be in paragraph 3. I watched the first video on how to write a statement of purpose and it was so rich. Thank you for emphasizing on this one point.

[@folapanache]

This is so timely, I just completed my statement of purpose and have been thinking whether or not to edit because I didn't mention the faculty member I want to work with. Also thank you for spotlighting on the importance of applying to where you fit. I got a school in Canada but I'm reluctant to apply because the lecture I won't to work with is not taking new student. Its a daunting process honestly, but I feel I should write him to see if he might give me a chance or maybe I should look for opportunity else where.

[@MurreyEphraim]

Very informative.. the idea of fitting is important

[@songyekutuemmanuel4824]

Thanks sooo much Prof, for the time and sacrifices you make to help us succeed. Still looking forward to your video on "how to search professors with funding". Love you. ❤

[@annondemand6607]

Thank you for your kind words. This Chanel is a labor of love for sure. I filmed that video a while ago and lost the file. Will put this on my todo list.

[@antnam4406]

What kind of a prof bullies an old woman because of who she chooses to vote for? A bigoted loser who lives in a foreign land and causes chaos in her homeland. Terrible!

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@@annondemand6607 pls ma can I get your email address to reach you

[@evernightt]

Hey, Dr. Ann! Thanks so much for your videos. Your tips certainly helped when I was working on my MSSc applications. I did found a professor who I share similar research interest with, and included them in my SOP. Just got admitted to one of the top universities in Sweden.

[@saliuanuoluwa3456]

CONGRATULATIONS

[@CarolWalker]

I love your videos. I’m writing my personal statement for graduate school, and you are helping me a lot. I’m also an immigrant living in California. 😘😘😘😘

[@annondemand6607]

Thank you for being here and trusting my voice. It means so much. Sending you love! 💕💕

[@israelbonu]

Informative and inspirational. Thank you, Dr. Amuda.

[@melinda.j]

Your energy is refreshing! Thank you for this! 🙂

[@arinzeagu8526]

Thank you for this priceless information,Dr Ann🎉

[@annondemand6607]

My pleasure!

[@stellaamadi4567]

Thank you Professor. Could you please make a video for course based masters too. It would go a long way🙏🏾

[@wumipeters8068]

Thank you Dr. Ann... you are part of my success story.

[@saliuanuoluwa3456]

HURRAYYY

[@megerbig]

Could you PLEASE make a video on how to word an answer to the question “what will you bring to our program”

[@vivienneadelowotanblossom9327]

This is quite insightful. Thanks

[@Personpersonpersonperson]

LOVE YOUR VIDEO! MUCH LOVE!

[@franklinemix8048]

God will continue to bless you and i will surely come back to appreciate you once this whole Journey becomes successful for me. My question is how can I know what research is going on in the department?

[@AliShiranian]

Dear Ann I'm a Mechanical Engineer student today I saw 2 of your videos and I just fall in love in how sweet how energetic you are and believe me I wished I was a student in your field to work with you do research because it sounds awesome and fun to Cooperate with you. I wish you the best

[@paganizondasroadster1660]

Simps evewhere

[@according2hani]

I thought the same thing! She’s such a light!

[@DesireLaReina]

@@paganizondasroadster1660Only simps use that word. Your one of em.

[@maham5856]

Hello prof Ann. I am from Pakistan. I love ypur videos. Your all videos are really helpfull. Alot of love nd respect❤

[@josephmosoke1308]

Thanks for the insight doc.but what if you are applying for a course based masters?

[@angellaimoke4620]

Thank you so much Ana. You'll get feedback from me after applying these tips you share. Angella

[@oyewumicollinsikuejawa9488]

Thank you for this important information 😢

[@Shantarayamajhi7943]

It’s a great time to learn something new. I want to know how do I know what research is going on in the Department?

[@cliffordbaafi8671]

Dr. Amuta, please do you do SOP proofreading? I would like to have my SOP reviewed. Can I be assisted?

[@bulletinvid]

I have done it ❤ Ana

[@zsazsakhafifahoctaviana6517]

LOVE your videos

[@ajaegbuodinaka7082]

Thank you so much Professor. I have been following your videos, and they are very helpful. Should a personal statement also include what you said in this video, or should a personal statement be just about your past and present experiences that have shaped you for the course of interest?

[@rezarezaei8042]

Hi Dr. Amuda i have questions to ask. So for example I'm trying to get this application in this Italian university. I wanna know what are the interests that this university has in my profession. How can I find out that?

[@kierah16]

Thanks so much!❤ this really helps

[@coruscantresident13]

Hey Ann! These videos of yours have been so helpful to me as I tackle this. What advice would you give for someone applying to programs that are completely remote and basically prerecorded and uploaded to coursera or something like that? There are a lot more of these types of programs now, and they don't really feature any interaction with faculty or research within the department or thesis. How would someone tackle talking about the department in cases like these?

[@arinzeomeh8870]

Love ur work here. Have been following your guide to draft my SOP. How I wish you could take a look at it? Thanks

[@melog120792]

What about is your program does not focus on research 🥴 instead is very practicum. In the program I am going to apply they don't request to do a research in order to get the máster degree. Instead a number of ours doing intership. Btw the program is a EDM in counseling. Will it be okay to focus on other qualities of the program instead of mentioning a specific professor?

[@dinamohammednur7928]

The must to know info starts at 1:53

[@hannahcarey2933]

Hi Ann, hope you're well! Quick question: if we are not in a health field or a field that does research per se, is it okay to not include a professor's name? I am mid-application for a MS in Analytics, and I'm unable to find anything on professors for the program doing "research". The program is basically to expand our understanding of programming languages and statistical skills to prepare us as data analysts/scientists. I'm planning to mention a few of the classes/descriptions by name instead. Is this a mistake? Thank you!

[@coruscantresident13]

I'm looking at the same type of problem

[@triciasada5383]

Its good to mention the classes by name. Perhaps you can also search up the class professors names on rate my professor, etc. or you can also look for more info online from the chair or admissions webinars

[@esephnikingsley6316]

Love you, learning alot from you

[@fitnessgem8838]

you are amazing for this! thanks

[@jadenmeg0921]

Thank you Prof. Please show us a sample of SOP to drive home your points.

[@okpephillips]

Great content. Very helpful

[@annondemand6607]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@maryannisamah4386]

Hello Professor Ann! Please ma'am, in writing my C.V, is it right for me to use my research project experiences in undergraduate and graduate school under Research Experience section?

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[@ginellosafo8438]

Dr. Ann I have a BSc in engineering and I want to study master of architecture and from I have noticed, I realised that the master of Architecture program hasn’t really got research topics like MSc architecture and in this case what do I do?

[@Sunshine-jd3fg]

Love your videos

[@lhill93]

I watched your previous video on writing your SOP. It helped, and I got accepted to the schools applied to. I accepted both due to deadlines. One program has been really pushing me to complete the process. I felt pressure and accepted. However, now the other school has reached out and ready for me to start with them. I think I want the second school. Can I back out of the first?

[@emmanuelakalonu6396]

Thanks for the tip. I am concerned with climate change and my dream school. And my research interests is in the science and policy of climate change. Do I have to write my thesis because I don't have any right now.

[@tchoutchou1278]

Should this also be the case for a personal statement or there is a difference?

[@Undisputedgreatone]

Is statement of professional goals the same as Statement of purpose??

[@oumoutabarabarry1092]

what if you're not applying to a research based department but going for a professional masters say finance or business analytics. Do you still need to mention a professor

[@dessi7692]

No

[@StefaniaBecerraLavado]

Hi!! I'm applying to 6 programs for my Ph.D. in Anthropology. I've been following Dr. Ann's advice and will submit my applications this upcoming week! I will update this whenever I get a reply, fingers crossed!🥲🙏

[@maryijale8698]

Thank you so much Professor Anne. Your videos have been really helpful to me. I’ll love to know. If one has an outstanding GRE score, is it right to include it in the SOP?

[@autosassfx1934]

Please do i need to talk about research interest if my program is not research based?

[@kingdavidfrimpongkwadwo3673]

How do you get to know or have clue about the research interest of the department

[@annondemand6607]

Making a video about this next.

[@MansiPathak-sk2st]

Hey! I wanted to know whether we should include the work they're doing even if we're applying for course based masters?

[@reema7192]

Is it only for PhD students to mention the professor? Or students applying for graduate programs such as Master need to mention professors as well? Please reply asap I shall be very thankful to you. I am about to send my SOP in couple of days.

[@richardmawunyomensah]

I love your videos ❤❤

[@carolinaruiz9843]

Hi! I am lawyer from Venezuela trying to get into an LLM in the USA. I have no one to ask for feedback in regards to my statement of purpose. If I could send it to you, so you could review it, it would mean the world to me.

[@PeeKay-yz7rr]

In which paragraph should that come in?

[@camillenoboa4955]

hello! I want to make an appointment with you, how can I get in touch?

[@affiba25]

What of a course based program which has no research ?

[@ibrahimabidemi7434]

A new subscriber

[@jinghuaweng4097]

it's surprised that your videos seems didn’t get much attention, people should really focus on the suggestions from some faculty inside the admission process. One questions, for master, if you state you want to work with some professors, does the committee will give your application to that professor? What if that professor doesn’t want to work with you? Thank you

[@jinghuaweng4097]

And Is there any chance to know which professors will be in the admission committee?

[@anjolapopoola2995]

Thank you so much Dr Anne. My question: Can one reach out to more than one faculty in the same department that have similar/ related areas of interest or is that bad??

[@rayamajhibaradan]

Hey Maam, I am willing to apply for fall 2023 for my Master's program. When I was doing my research, I found some universities asked for a Personal Statement( PS) alongside a Statement of Purpose. What exactly should be talked about on PS provided that SOP being academic? Also, is the diversity essay somewhat similar to the PS? And how much weightage does the GRE hold if the university has waived it off or made it optional?

[@PeterDavid-y7y]

I studied accounting education in the university, but i want to switch career to study Personal Support, how do i write an SOP for this, please help, its urgent

[@mayowaadekanola8762]

Premium content Prof , thanks.

[@annondemand6607]

Thank you!!!

[@krabbykat9918]

hey maam, I do wanna know though, sometimes in the FAQs section, the department would prompt that mentioning faculty is not mandatory, is it still a good idea to mention professors and their research of interest in the Statement?

[@theiconicteacher]

That's a good question.

[@gerardodini2719]

Dr Amuta thanks a lot. Does this also apply for MSc students or it's just for PhD student?

[@annondemand6607]

It applies to both but very critical for PhD applications

[@cynthiaoparaliving]

Hello, I am from Nigeria and our public university are currently on strike and I am unable to collect my transcripts. Is it possible to apply for masters without a transcript

[@Virginiawavinya589]

Hi! I’m hoping that someone will kindly answer this. I find that I am having a problem understanding if an SOP is the same as answering those essay questions as part of the admission(like why this school or program and how this program will help you achiever your long term and short term goals) Is this the same? Because in all the unis I plan to apply to none has talked of writing an SOP but they rather essays that need to be answered I will appreciate anybody’s answer. Thank you!

[@freezeblizz]

Well, I see the same issue but I think, it's more or less the same. Nowadays, many universities just ask for a shorter version of SOP/essays (around 250 words) but with VERY specific questions. As far as I know, they still call it "Statement Of Purpose" though, but specific SOP. I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse haha, but honestly, I am just trying to see the bright side of it, which is "writing less, less bullshit, & make sure to ANSWER the question in your writing". I think it should be beneficial for us who has a lot to offer to the university BUT are not very good at writing. Maybe they are starting to realize that not everybody is a good 1000 words story-telling writer, haha. Idk... One university might ask for 3 different essays with 3 different questions. Just gotta try our best & make sure to answer the question. Well, I am no expert, but I hope my answer helps you. I am just somebody who is currently going through the same thing. Anyways, I wish you the best of luck :)

[@dwamenaakenten4523]

Great Video. Thank you Professor. Please, I contacted one faculty and she has assured me to work with me after acceptance. She asked me to apply as soon as possible but the program director has emailed me that all applications will be reviewed after December. I'm still working on my documents now. Respectfully, should l submit it soon or get time to work on it. I would be grateful to get a feedback from you

[@erickadominiquekamanou-ten622]

i love youuuu!!!!

[@jennifermatekoangmor3116]

Is working in the university as a professor a good idea? Have u ever thought of leaving education for something else?

[@annondemand6607]

Hahaha!

[@azariadecan6710]

Good day Ann please I need you to guide me, I've got engineering first degree certificate 2.2 never practice, but now in love with agriculture with a small registered business on it never had any qualification on agriculture. Is it possible for me to get admission to study agriculture in the USA? My first degree is in Nigeria but business not in Nigeria.

[@osajeyfo]

Thanks so much

[@annondemand6607]

You’re welcome.

[@NKONGHOOBENSON]

At the end, u talk more and give little guidelines and steps on writing a SOP

[@ernestorhena2975]

This happens to be a follow up on her video on how to write an SOP. You may consider checking her previous videos.

[@helen_olarewaju_aloaye]

Kindly share the link to the website please

[@kombastephen8723]

How to reach u? Need support or guidance

[@redbone0073]

Do you have a few minutes to read mine today and share some feedback?

[@olivervincent3174]

Thanks so much Professor for your efforts and sacrifice in making all this useful videos. I want to know what is the standard format of personal statement for PhD program (Font, Size, Margin, or space etc), plus I want to know the word limits as well. And what happens if I write more than word limit? Thanks you in advance!!!!

[@abigailbako5816]

Good evening ma, trust you are good. Please can I send my statement of purpose for you to review ma. I will kindly appreciate this

[@YuzukiEba]

video starts at 1:55

[@daoravida]

Thank you so much, Prof. Anne. I want to testify, from my own experience, that what Prof. Anne explained was very close to the truth (at least in my case). I applied for a Masters program at one of the top 5 universities in the world. Recently, I passed the administrative test and was invited to attend virtual interview with the program directors. This is crazy, because if I have to be honest, my achievements are way less groundbreaking compared to my peers. My GPA is not 4.0 and I don't even have any publication with me as the author or co-author. But if I have to say if there's one thing that (kind of) saved my application, it must be my personal statement. I acknowledge that my personal statement speaks "Fit" from the get-go. My work experience and problems encountered in the field, however, match with the solutions offered by one of the Professors in the program. The advancements that I want to create is related to what the Professor and the faculty is doing right now. Now, that I listen to Prof. Anne and reflect back on my case, I realize that "Fit" is my strongest point. This video is enlightening and I hope everybody who's watching can study their dream Masters program! ❤

[@zoobaka7846]

TLDR: include a paragraph that discuss what faculty you are interested in working with.

[@freezeblizz]

Hi, Great video. but I have a question. I saw someone else asked too. Is the advice more specifically for Ph.D. & research-based master's students? what about people who want to get a master's degree to get more profound technical knowledge, such as MS Finance, business analytics, engineering, etc, that are less focused on research? do we still need to mention the name of the professor for a specific course maybe? or how does it work? Because what if the professor happens to stop teaching at that university? or anything can happen. Don't you think it will lessen our opportunity to study there because we are TOO specific to just one individual rather than the entire thing? What do you think? Thank you so much, would highly appreciate your feedback. :)

[@JessicaAnyanwu-c2l]

4:44 Beating a dead horse

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[@ujukamanu]

Hey Ann! I know this is probably a stupid question but I just wanted to know what you recommend format-wise because a lot of schools don’t give clear instructions on that. I mean font, font size, spacing (single, double), etc. I’ll appreciate your response 🥹

[@adjoagyeamaogyeaman1406]

Why do people talk too much? Just go straight without diverting our attention

[@petermiller7686]

Racist

[@esephnikingsley6316]

Love you, learning alot from you

[@annondemand6607]

Sending you a hug and thank you for trusting my advice

[@affiba25]

What of a course based program which has no research ?

[@cynthiaoparaliving]

Hello, I am from Nigeria and our public university are currently on strike and I am unable to collect my transcripts. Is it possible to apply for masters without a transcript