Help with letter of motivation to the Graduate Institute, Geneva

[ogidigidi]

Please anyone out there willing to offer advise on what is actually required in a letter of motivation stating reasons for choosing to study at a particular grad School?

I am applying to the the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva to read the Master of International Affairs program. I only been able to write 490 words of the max 800 words required.

I started off by telling the panel the program of my choice whiles relating it to my ambition to be a diplomat. i went on to talk about my academic background and jumped headlong into spelling out what my reasons for choosing the Institute are. Somehow, i feel i am not on the right path.

i would appreciate it if anyone lend some assistance.

[ndct]

I'm working on my letter of motivation for Utrecht University's Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, and Climate program. They request the following information in their letter of motivation - "In your letter, address the following questions: Why do you want to study at Utrecht University? Which subjects and subject areas are you most interested in and why? Do you have pertinent work experience and interests? What career do you want after you graduate? Does your educational background match the programme?"

Hope this helps a bit...

Good luck!

[ogidigidi]

I'm working on my letter of motivation for Utrecht University's Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, and Climate program. They request the following information in their letter of motivation - "In your letter, address the following questions: Why do you want to study at Utrecht University? Which subjects and subject areas are you most interested in and why? Do you have pertinent work experience and interests? What career do you want after you graduate? Does your educational background match the programme?"

Hope this helps a bit...

Good luck!

Very insightful. I had made some changes already to my draft but your suggestions are very useful. I still have a little bit of time so i'll see how the essay appears when i incorporate your bit.