While most of us are either done, or nearly done with Fall applications, I'm curious how other people did their SOP's. I am applying after being out of school for two years, so I do not have classmates to consult!
While the main idea is similar, all six programs I applied to have slightly different guideline for the SOP (why you want to be an SLP, describe your experiences, why our program, what interpersonal skills do you have, etc).
I'm finishing my last one now, and I am essentially copying and pasting portions from different papers that fit this particular guideline.
Did anyone just use the same essay, but change the school name, or did you feel like you needed to really change and restructure based on the guidelines.
How strict do you think programs are regarding their SOP guidelines (do they just want to get to know you, or do they really want each questions answered explicitly?)