How to write statement of purpose for Walden University?
I’m final year undergraduate student of Psychology and wish to get admission for pursuing doctoral research at Walden University. My interest lies in advanced research in the discipline of psychopathology. I have already begun searching for the Walden uni culture and processes. In one of the uni blogs I read, that one must start writing statement of purpose and obtain recommendation letters much before. But I don’t know how to write statement of purpose that can be easily approved by Walden? I studied many sops of other universities online but not able to get one of the walden. Is here anyone from walden that can share his/her sop so that I shall begin writing it??
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Anmar Bishara 4:25 am on August 23, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Your choice in the selection of university is great. Walden university is known for its reputation and good quality of education. Thus, they select the best candidates for the doctoral program. They do not compromise with the quality of the content. The first and the foremost thing you need to focus on is that your statement of purpose should be straightforward and crisp. It should cover all the aspects including why you want to pursue that particular subject, create links between topics, take help from your professors, go through Walden university catalog. Mention all possible reasons why you want to join their university. All the best!
HarryStewart HarryStewart 12:07 pm on August 28, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Statement of purpose is the deciding factor whether you will get the university of your choice or not. So, it is utmost important to spend good quality of time working on it. You need to prepare your statement of purpose in such a way that it stands out among the rest of the applications. I am outlining some of the points that you need to keep in mind while preparing your statement of purpose. A ‘hook’ that demonstrates your field of interest for which you are passionate about, academic background description, mention about your professors. Special features of the doctoral program which attract you, finally proofread and copy edit. Take help from your professors and friends. I hope, i was able to answer your query.
wallybrandon7 11:19 am on September 5, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Walden is one of the most reputed institutes to pursue PhD. And therefore, its benchmarks for accepting candidates for PhD programs are also higher. While reviewing a statement of purpose, they are usually on a lookout for competent researchers, especially those who are driven by self- motivation. As far as the content is concerned, you need to maintain continuity and focus. Write in an active voice and avoid passive voice as much as you can. And also the ending needs to be reassuring. Do mention how you are looking forward to join the University for your Research. Also, have a look at this sop. I hope it can help you. http://www.msinus.com/content/statement-purpose-ms-thesis-cs-1414/ Good Luck!
sylviapetrie 11:16 am on September 12, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
As I can see from your topic, you are trying to do advanced research on mental health and behavioral issues. Now your Statement of Purpose needs to make you stand apart. You need to convince the admissions committee how your academic interest in psychopathology has motivated you to pursue research in this particular area. Check out Walden University’s faculty on its website and find out the tentative names of professors belonging to your area of research. You can also mention them in your sop, if you wish. It would show your interest in the doctoral program and the uni and definitely encourage your admission committee to accept it.