Thread by @Oludeewon

Content of a good SOP (Episode 3)

I'm sure you must have read episodes 1 and 2. Check here to see:

https://twitter.com/Oludeewon/status/1326616001333616640?s=19

Ok, you also need to jot the following points:

1. Your work experience: If your present work is related to your research experience, please highlight

it and explain. If it does not, you don't need to mention it. What of your Internship? What did you learn there? And how do you think the experience can help your application? You should be able to mention an epiphany or a scenario in your work or Internship that made

you understand some concepts. Then make sure you align the concept with your application.

2. Research Experience: If your undergraduate work is published, this will be a huge boost. If it's not, try to discuss with your supervisor about it. There are FREE publishing websites.

Also, make sure you read many articles in your field and jot down important things. This will help you create a great research statement in case you are told.

I'm also sure you should know how to search for professors if you have been following me. If the schools does not

require that you get a professor, still get the names of 1 or 2 professors in your field, read about their research and come up with a good summary of what they do. Also, think of how your research idea aligns with them and what you stand to gain by working with them.

This is very vital. If someone has told you to apply, make sure you mention his/her name and explain why you want to work with the person. Also, find out the number of citations and publications he/she has and let them know in your SOP that you aim at increasing the number of

publications in the research group. This is key, especially for PhD candidates. You are there for research.

3. Research about the school and the country:

Why do you want to be in that school? What makes it unique? Go to the website of the school, search the ranking of the

school and the awards. Mention it in your SOP. Also, talk about the multicultural relationship of the school(meaning that you must have researched the average number of Int'l students getting admission and funding per year). Also, talk about the environment and how you can

adapt quickly.

Think about these things and write them down.

Don't worry about the arrangement. I will explain later.

In my next tweet, I will explain how to conclude the SOP.

Good luck guys.

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