SOP Conclusion - Reapplying!

[k_angie]

So well, I am reapplying to an institute that rejected me last year. I am almost done with my sop but am left with the conclusion. Given, if I was applying for the first time, I would have simply ended with, thanks for considering my application or something like that which I did last year. Though now I m confused as hell and I m left with just the conclusion. I did gain internship experience but I hv already mentioned it one separate para.

Any suggestions anyone? Would really appreciate it.

[excusemyfrench]

Well, I think it depends on the prompt and how you styled and structured your essay. I started my SOP with a little bit of a story so it ended with circling back to a part of that story at the end, which also weaved in a re-iteration about how the program would help me achieve my goals. Personally, I wouldn't end it with a "thank you for considering..." because that comes off like a cover letter ending and the SOP isn't quite a cover letter. I think you'd want a little more punch and conviction especially because you're answering a specific prompt (I'm assuming).

[k_angie]

Okay, so it's a letter of motivation which is SOP but in a letter format so I will have to end with, yours sincerely. I am applying to European schools where they asked me for the letter of motivation. It's just that, I don't know, should I mention that, "I hope that I have been able to improve my application file and look forward from hearing you. or what? I am so confused.

[excusemyfrench]

No, be more confident. Emphasize anything that's new and improved between your first app and this second one and tell them you believe that because of the whole package with the new experiences/skills gained, you're a competitive candidate and the right fit for their program. For example, "Having further increased my research knowledge and honing my analytical skills through INTERNSHIP and JOB, I firmly/strongly believe that I am a competitive candidate for this program and will contribute..." You know, something like that.

[excusemyfrench]

And yes because it's a letter format AFTER you say something like that then you can end with the "thank you for your consideration and I look forward to contributing my research expertise/skills/etc to your program" (whatever those skills/expertise are)

[excusemyfrench]

Sorry I mean you can use the "thank you" sentence to end your letter if you don't want to do the whole spiel in the first type of sentence.

[k_angie]

Thank you so much for your suggestions. Makes sense and adding it to my letter gives it more fluidity.