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May 13

Universities in the UK 🇬🇧 that do not require IELTS in 2022 (UPDATED)👇🏽

- University of Derby
- University of Sussex
- University of East Anglia
- Robert Gordon University
- University of Essex
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of Hull

- University of Greenwich
- University of Westminster
- Salford University
- Leeds Beckett University
- Strathclyde University
- University of Hertfordshire
- Edinburgh Napier University
- University of Bradford
- University of Huddersfield
- Bournemouth University

- Middlesex University London
- Wolverhampton University
- University of Sunderland
- University of Nottingham
- Glasgow Caledonia University
- University of East London
- University of Leicester
- University of Bedfordshire
- Swansea University
- University of Northampton

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Mar 4

Statement of Purpose Writing Tips Part 5

This thread contains over 100 templates of SOPs from different universities and platforms.

⚠️You shouldn't plagiarize any of it ‼️

I’m sending them so that you can see how people wrote their SOPs.

Next week, we will focus on CVs.

From what I’ve taught you, go through them, rinse, edit, redraft and review.
📍50 SOP templates: templatelab.com/statement-of-p…

📍50+ SOP templates: sample.net/business/state…

📍California State University Samples: csuci.edu/careerdevelopm…

📍University of Toronto: marcuseducate.com/wp-content/upl…

📍MIT: mitcommlab.mit.edu/broad/wp-conte…

📍MIT (2): brightlinkprep.com/sample-mit-ph-…

📍MIT (3): drive.google.com/file/d/18xdRyq…

📍MIT (4): drive.google.com/file/d/18xdRyq…

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Mar 3

Statement of Purpose Writing Tips Part 4

As much as I’ve explained a few tips on how you can write an SOP for graduate school, you should look at some information provided by schools.

Before we do that, I have a few red flags you should avoid in your essays.

‼️ RED FLAGS ‼️

- Do not emotionally blackmail the reader. They don't work anymore.

For instance, my grades were affected because I had to help my poor mum at the market.

OR

Losing my parents affected my grades drastically. Things like this do not help.

Instead of saying that, why not rephrase to: I maintained a B+ average while working in Dr. Ebuka’s lab despite having to work 30 hours a week as a
waitress to support my family.

Can you spot the difference? Don't just write anything to blackmail people. Be strategic!!!

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Mar 2

Statement of Purpose Writing Tips part 3

By now, you should have had an idea of how to write your first paragraph, which is very important, by the way.

To effectively work on other paragraphs of your SOP, you will need to list down your answers to the questions in this thread.

Remember you are building a particular profile for the graduate admissions committee.

Now, you can answer these questions in your Graduate School Opportunities Journal (I have one).

📍What areas in your CV are lacking that you need to improve on while writing your essay?

📍For every claim in your essay, do you have facts to support your claim?

📍Do you have any information that might confuse the grad committee? How do you intend to prevent the confusion?

📍Have you been recognized before? It could be in your church, by the media, etc.

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Mar 1

Statement of Purpose Writing Tips part 2

I saw “Work It” on Netflix, and a lady had an interview at Duke University for pre-med. She kept on talking about how she has a 4.0 CGPA, volunteers thrice a week at a Nursing home, plays cello and is the student government rep.

1/n

As she was talking, I was like, and so? What effect/impact did you have as a student rep etc.?

And BOOM! The interviewer cut her short and asked, “What are you passionate about?” “What gets you out of bed in the morning?”

2/n

The interviewer said she was looking for applicants that are change-makers, risk-takers. She’s not interested in applicants that fill the box but applicants who blow the box.

This brings us to what I always ask - “WHO ARE YOU?”

3/n

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Feb 28

Statement of Purpose Writing Tips part 1

Before you write your SOP, always ask yourself this - “What will the graduate admissions committee remember me for?”

The reason is simple. The committee reads tons of documents. They should remember yours at the decision table.

1/n

It all boils down to your story. Who are you? Are you the candidate who never saw a moving car until you were 18 years old? Or you’re the candidate who built a robot by using spare parts?

‼️Reminder:
Your documents are a reflection of who you are. Again, who are you?

2/n

I asked a few weeks ago, “Why should the school invest $80,000 in you?” The responses I got were funny, but I had my reason for asking.

I expected people to tell me the gap in their research and how their proposed program would enable them to address the gap.

3/n

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