Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

What’s the difference between a “personal statement” and a “statement of purpose”? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, we use the phrase “statement of purpose” on our website and ...

A statement of purpose (SOP) is more than just a formality—it’s an opportunity to present your professional and academic journey in a compelling way, demonstrating your qualifications, ambitions, and ...

For students considering graduate school, the daunting task of writing the perfect personal statement may be holding them back. Most students who apply to graduate school have not written an entrance ...

The statement of purpose for research in your doctoral program application is an opportunity for the Admissions Committee to learn the most about you as a prospective researcher. your ability to ...

Ryah Cooley Cole is an award winning writer and a high school English teacher based on the Central Coast of California. She is most interested in bringing diverse stories to her readers and students.

Long gone are the days of staring at blank Google Docs — or Microsoft Word; to each their own — when tackling graduate school applications. As deadlines draw closer, students may struggle with how to ...

Deciding to pursue a graduate education is not a decision to make lightly. Graduate school is a very focused pursuit, so it is important to have a clear idea of what you want to study. While an ...