Triangular Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Has anyone ever been ask to write a letter about why they want an assistantship? Portland State's website doesn't mention it (at least not that I have seen) but the online application system surprised me by requiring that you provide a letter detailing why you deserve/want/need a grad assistantship. I am sort of taken aback since I have not seen other schools do this. Does anyone have any experience with it or ever hear of it? I'd really appreciate any advice anyone has about writing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBear Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I've heard some schools ask for a separate essay dealing with why you are qualified for TAships and such. I think you can approach this as a venue to discuss work experience or previous teaching / admin experience during your prior studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineBluePsy Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) In addition to the good suggestion above, you can also link this to skills you want to develop to allow you to pursue a career as a professor. Edited December 9, 2016 by MarineBluePsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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