SOP Draft Help

[whoknows23]

I've glanced around here briefly and this looks like a great source so I humbly beg you all for some guidance. I'm applying to get my PhD in English, already got an MA.

I've went through two drafts thus far. The first was the typical "here's motivational stories about me" tripe. The second is better but is still missing something.

I want some feedback on it but have heard it's best to PM it so the adcomms can't Google it to see that you got help. So I guess consider this an open call that I'd like someone to give it a read-through and tell me what they think.

A more general question though. I'm having an EXTREMELY hard time working on the "fit" portion. I think I've gotten down how to explain my focus and how to highlight my projects, research, etc. to bring that out and even to mention what I want to study in the future, but I just am awful at explaining the fit.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[ahlusar]

I am applying to Masters in Public Health. How do you want to PM each other?

[Frozenroses]

I'll do a trade if you want? Mines on English/film/cultural studies for PhD so not that far off?

[ahlusar]

Sure contact me by clicking on my profile and then sending me a message. Include your e-mail. I will reply to you and then we can exchange.