SOP Formula in %'s

[kdavid]

I've finished my first draft of my SOP. Most programs have a 1,000-word limit. I'm thus using that as my base from which I'll modify.

 

At present, my draft is:

 

32% undergraduate and work experience

29% MA coursework and thesis

21% research interests

18% program specific, fit, and location

 

The few people from which I've received feedback thus far have said that I should minimize everything pre-MA and focus more on MA coursework and future research.

 

What do you all think about this format?

[Bactrian]

The few people from which I've received feedback thus far have said that I should minimize everything pre-MA and focus more on MA coursework and future research.

 

I agree with the advice you've received. An SoP should be forward looking. ~30% for your MA work is fine but I would say you need to more or less double the amount of time you're spending on your research interests. If you can link your MA thesis and your future research that's even better.