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kiddo

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  1. I'd be happy to review your draft if you are still looking for someone. -John
  2. I have just finished the 2nd draft of my SOP and I'd love some feedback! I'd also be happy to exchange statements with others. If interested, PM me with your email address and I will forward you my draft. A little bit about my SOP for those interested: It's thematic (my first draft was chronological but it seemed dull) I've been working on it with my university writing center over the summer so hopefully reading it won't make your eyes bleed I'm having trouble with the introduction Thanks!
  3. What's a good way to convey future plans? Obviously we all want to go to grad school, but I feel like saying "I will attend grad school next year" is a bit pompous considering I haven't been accepted yet. I was thinking of something along these lines: But I think stating this makes it seem like I'm assuming I'll get in. Is there a better way to fit this type of thing into my future plans? Thanks.
  4. I think so - absolutely. You mentioned yourself that: I'm no expert but if the military was responsible for you wanting to study this, then it should be in there. Furthermore, being in the military is prestigious in its own regard, why not talk it??
  5. I would bring up briefly, but in a positive light. Perhaps somewhere in your SOP you have a part discussing your passion or dedication for your proposed course of study? Near the end of that you could mention it and then use it to show you rebounded and overcame the circumstance. I think the most important thing you can do, however, is let your recommenders know exactly what is going on and ask them to explain this away in their letter. This way you don't have to and you can spend more time in the SOP bringing up good things. "So and so displayed a remarkable ability to rebound after his family travesty, and I noticed his grades jumped right back to where they were before... etc" Lastly, some applications have space for an addendum. If yours does, consider leaving it out of the SOP entirely and just bringing it up there.
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