Things never to mention in a Statement of Purpose for a PhD

[herbertmarcuse]

Friends,

I'm trying to delete some thing from my S.O.P.so I don't look like the weaker candidate.What are some things which should never be included in a S.O.P? How do I make myself look like the alpha candidate in a S.O.P?

 

Thanks,

 

HM

[Pol]

Gotta bite your POI's ear to establish that you are alpha.

[victorydance]

Some childhood story or random anecdote as a hook that has really nothing to do with anything.

[herbertmarcuse]

Thanks!

[Applemiu]

There are tons of resources online!

You may start here:

https://career.berkeley.edu/grad/gradstatement.stm

[rising_star]

Advice on what to avoid:

 

Writing tips: