wannaphdnHistory Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 should I put that in my SOP? My instinct says no, but I just want to see what everyone else says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzk Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I would say no. Though I hope your family reasons will be disappearing before you finish your PhD, because you will almost certainly need to relocate to find a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper.milvain Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 No, don't include it. It has no bearing on your abilities as a researcher, which are what the adcoms are interested in. Good luck, both with the apps and with family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialcomm Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Don't put it in your SOP, but from personal experience, it certainly does make things more difficult (not being able to apply just anywhere). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serric Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I would agree with everybody above in that you shouldn't put it in your Statement of Purpose. What I would probably do, however, is try to create as best a fit as you can with the schools you plan on applying to, put these strengths and connections on paper, and give them as part of the packet to the professors who will be recommending you: it should help 'target' the LoR, and might help your chances. Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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