Jennszoo Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Is something like this appropriate? I thank you for reviewing my application and look forward to the opportunity to meet with the admission committee in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBom Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Is something like this appropriate? Depends. Does the committee usually do interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joro Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 (edited) I don't think that is a proper way to end it. That sounds more like an ending for a cover letter for a job. I had a similar question a few months ago and I got a pretty good amount of responses. Just do a search for my thread. Edited November 7, 2009 by joro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profound_g Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 This is another one of those minuscule details the significance of which is blown out of proportion by our anxious applicant minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennszoo Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 yes this program does interviews. i guess i was thinking it was sort of like a cover letter. "Look at me, aren't I awesome for you?" joro, thanks, I will search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisnieski Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I don't think it matters much. I'm ending mine with a simple statement that I would be deeply honored to study at that school, and then I thank them for their consideration. You don't need a really strong conclusion I don't think. If you haven't wowed them early on, they probably won't read that far anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyabean Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I won't say it doesn't matter. A bad closing is like the s3cks without the, well, you know. I think a summation and a request to join their academic community is appropriate. Mine, btw: With solid training in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and a historical interdisciplinary grounding from ABC's XYZ program, I am confident I can contribute to the production of pluralistic knowledge with an applied practicality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateAntique Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 My advice: end it with Fin. Thanks4Downvoting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cckrspnl56 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 And like this <poof> he was gone. Your results may vary. Thanks4Downvoting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennszoo Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Well that was just the last sentence, my full last paragraph is: While it’s been many years since I have been enrolled in an academic program, I am sure you will find that my work and volunteer experience demonstrates my willingness to learn new things, jump in where needed and successfully complete the project at hand. I thank you for reviewing my application and look forward to the opportunity to meet the admission committee in person. I dont love it. It does sound cover letter-ish. Blech. But I am on draft 2 of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melusine Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) LateAntique and cckrspnl56 - you guys are mean! ..but funny. Edited November 8, 2009 by melusine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzk Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 And like this <poof> he was gone. Your results may vary. ...well, I thought I had a great ending to my SoP, but now I'll just have to change it to this. It simply can't be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanks4Downvoting Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 My advice: end it with Fin. And like this <poof> he was gone. Your results may vary. These are, by far, the best suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 How about ending it with : That's all, folks ! or (forest gump style) ; and that's al I have to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjones Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) i'm waiting for a review of my latest draft, so i'll let you know if my reviewer liked my ending but: my fit paragraph is at the end of my SOP and then, as a separate paragraph, i simply say, "I am certain (school) is a great fit for my professional goals and academic purposes." yeah, it's not shakespeare but i didn't have much room for anything more than that! lol. we'll see what feedback i get for that. Edited November 9, 2009 by samjones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateAntique Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 i'm waiting for a review of my latest draft, so i'll let you know if my reviewer liked my ending but: my fit paragraph is at the end of my SOP and then, as a separate paragraph, i simply say, "I am certain (school) for my professional goals and academic purposes." yeah, it's not shakespeare but i didn't have much room for anything more than that! lol. we'll see what feedback i get for that. It's not only not Shakespeare, it's not English. You're certain of what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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