Thank you for sharing!! Even though my graduate program is in a completely different field, hearing your analysis really helped me gain inspiration while drafting and editing my work.
Yes! These elements work for any field. In short, applicants should be including a clear career goal, the reasoning behind why they chose that field, experiences that showcase why they chose it, research experience, why they want to attend said program/institution.
Nice SOP. I'm applying to MPH programs, but the SOP they need is 600 words max. Condensing is actually pretty tough. Hope you're enjoying your time at HGSE!
Yes! I agree. My statement of purpose had a maximum word count of 1500 and I needed more space. I had so much to say, however, I received a lot of valuable feedback from professors and mentors that helped me condense and produce a focused SOP that emphasized my strengths and passions. Good luck with your applications!
Thank you! I have various videos dedicated to statement of purpose writing on my channel that you should check out. I also offer a SOP review service via Fiverr if you are interested.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Hello Ivan, just wanted to come back to this comment and let you know I was accepted :) Again, I would like to thank you for your hard work and for the great video!
I've been binge watching all your videos, and I want to thank you for providing everyone with such helpful tips! If I send you my SOP, would you be able to provide me with notes?
Your welcome! I’m glad the videos have been helpful. I offer a statement of purpose review service for a fee on fiver. You are welcomed to place an order. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/share/z3XGqR?CopyLink_Mobile
Hi Kosisochi, I created a playlist with a lot of information about tackling the hgse application. Go check it out. I also have a video where I provide an outline for an SOP. Finally, I offer a SOP review service where I provide feedback. Good luck!
Hi, thanks for sharing! Your channel has been the most helpful and critical in helping me write my SoP. I don't do much research on my undergrad, but I do have work and volunteering experience. Do you have any specific ideas on what I can write about them to bridge to my research plans for grad school?
If you are applying to a terminal masters program, they care more about your practical experience in the field and don’t really emphasize research experience. The way that I would approach your question is that I would identify some of the challenges you faced in producing educational outcomes within your experiences and use that to showcase how you plan conduct research to inform your practice. I do offer a statement of purpose review service where I would provide more direct feedback. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/share/25G4rk?CopyLink_Mobile
Thank you for sharing. May I ask a question about the review service please? Do you just accept the review of personal statement ? How about CV or writing sample? I got my a master’s degree in Education eight years ago, and now I want to apply for the master’s degree in Higher Education Management. The university requires a writing sample. But my graduate paper was not written in English. And my most recent essay was submitted for a writing course used MLA formatting and has nothing to do with the field which I want to apply. Therefore, which one do you suggest to submit? Thank you so much.
Hi Celia, I do not review writing samples because they should be reviewed by professors and the faculty who provided the grade and/or the people whom you published with. I would submit a piece of writing that is within the field you are applying for. I do have a video on my channel where I share my writing sample and provide insight on why I chose that piece of writing. Additionally, I do have a CV review service ok Fiverr.
If I'm applying for the PhD in education at Harvard, should the application be directed to the School of Education or the Grad School of Arts and Sciences?
Hi Ananya, I would recommend deeply researching the English department and arts and sciences graduate school to learn as much as possible about admissions and the graduate school. This will help you construct the “why Harvard English department” portion of your statement. You want to include examples of how you are going to succeed in their program and why you need a masters for your chosen career path. If the degree requires a thesis for graduation, you will need to identify faculty who match your interests and will help you with the thesis. I hope this helps.
It all depends on the program. Some programs could as for a 2 page SOP. I would recommend reading the prompts and instructions carefully. For this program, I had up to 1,500 words.
Hi Faria, in order to be considered for admissions I would suggest having at least a 3.0 gpa. Most graduate programs seek at least a 3.0 gpa for admissions. You could also explain your low gpa in the SOP or other sections of the application. GPA and GRE scored play a role in graduate admissions. I do not think strong research skills will solely gain you admission. You could apply regardless of GPA, but you have to explain why your grades were low. I did contact professors, but I received generic response.
Thanks for these videos! It's very helpful. I am wondering if you used an consulting services to review your statements and application? I don't have anyone in my life to review my statements, and am wondering if there are resources I can use.
Phuong Tang Hello! I was a participant of a program at my undergraduate institution that helped me polish my statement of purpose. I do have a Fiverr freelance service where I review and provide feedback to statement of purposes for a fee. You could also subscribe to my channel for more tips and tricks. I plan to film a statement of purpose video soon where I discuss elements that should be included.
Phuong Tang Thank you for the ideas. I plan to make a PhD application series where I plan to discuss my process and the interviews I went through. This video in particular was for a masters and I did not interview for.
I am currently applying for some neuroscience master programs across the world. I am struggling to find relatively cheap or free programs as a low-income student. I would be so grateful if anyone can check my letter of intent or suggest me some universities to help me increase my chance of acceptance in any possible way. Thank you!
Hi, for masters programs it is very difficult to get any funding to pay for it. You have to look into applying for and attaining assistantships to help pay for it. The reality is that most likely you’ll have to borrow loans unfortunately. I do provide a statement of purpose review service for a fee. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/share/kmzzqy?CopyLink_Mobile. If you can’t afford that service, I have a plethora of videos on my channel focused on SOP tips. Good luck!
Woah, you've put it so beautifully 🌺 I'm drafting my SOP for M.ed too and this video was really helpful. Great work 🙏 Also, by any chance can you review my SOP once I'm done drafting it? It would be really helpful to have your perspective
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Thank you for sharing!! Even though my graduate program is in a completely different field, hearing your analysis really helped me gain inspiration while drafting and editing my work.
Yes! These elements work for any field. In short, applicants should be including a clear career goal, the reasoning behind why they chose that field, experiences that showcase why they chose it, research experience, why they want to attend said program/institution.
Howdy,
I'm originally from Walla Walla, and I am rooting for you! Great great great, and inspiring as I apply to graduate programs as well.
Hi Aaron, thank you and good luck with your applications.
Nice SOP. I'm applying to MPH programs, but the SOP they need is 600 words max. Condensing is actually pretty tough. Hope you're enjoying your time at HGSE!
Yes! I agree. My statement of purpose had a maximum word count of 1500 and I needed more space. I had so much to say, however, I received a lot of valuable feedback from professors and mentors that helped me condense and produce a focused SOP that emphasized my strengths and passions. Good luck with your applications!
Where u hv applied
@Sweetphil which college u have applied for and can u help me writing sop bz am also looking for mph
Thank you so much Ivan for this video, your explanations gave a lot of ideas to start my SOPs, I will rewatch this video so many times!!!
Thank you! I have various videos dedicated to statement of purpose writing on my channel that you should check out. I also offer a SOP review service via Fiverr if you are interested.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Great, I'll really check your service Ivan, thanks!!
Ivan, thank you so much for sharing your insights and knowledge. You were a great help. Its wonderful what you are doing, I am very grateful!
Good luck with your applications! Let me know about the outcomes man.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Hello Ivan, just wanted to come back to this comment and let you know I was accepted :) Again, I would like to thank you for your hard work and for the great video!
@@aleksandarlazovski4335 Congratulations bro! Let me know if you have any questions about HGSE.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it is very inspiring!!!
Thank you for watching. Are you applying to HGSE this season?
I've been binge watching all your videos, and I want to thank you for providing everyone with such helpful tips! If I send you my SOP, would you be able to provide me with notes?
Your welcome! I’m glad the videos have been helpful. I offer a statement of purpose review service for a fee on fiver. You are welcomed to place an order. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/share/z3XGqR?CopyLink_Mobile
This is so encouraging but I feel so overwhelmed. I'm about applying but I still don't know how to go about writing my essay.
Hi Kosisochi, I created a playlist with a lot of information about tackling the hgse application. Go check it out. I also have a video where I provide an outline for an SOP. Finally, I offer a SOP review service where I provide feedback. Good luck!
Hi, thanks for sharing! Your channel has been the most helpful and critical in helping me write my SoP. I don't do much research on my undergrad, but I do have work and volunteering experience. Do you have any specific ideas on what I can write about them to bridge to my research plans for grad school?
If you are applying to a terminal masters program, they care more about your practical experience in the field and don’t really emphasize research experience. The way that I would approach your question is that I would identify some of the challenges you faced in producing educational outcomes within your experiences and use that to showcase how you plan conduct research to inform your practice. I do offer a statement of purpose review service where I would provide more direct feedback. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/share/25G4rk?CopyLink_Mobile
Thank you for sharing. May I ask a question about the review service please? Do you just accept the review of personal statement ? How about CV or writing sample? I got my a master’s degree in Education eight years ago, and now I want to apply for the master’s degree in Higher Education Management. The university requires a writing sample. But my graduate paper was not written in English. And my most recent essay was submitted for a writing course used MLA formatting and has nothing to do with the field which I want to apply. Therefore, which one do you suggest to submit? Thank you so much.
Hi Celia, I do not review writing samples because they should be reviewed by professors and the faculty who provided the grade and/or the people whom you published with. I would submit a piece of writing that is within the field you are applying for. I do have a video on my channel where I share my writing sample and provide insight on why I chose that piece of writing. Additionally, I do have a CV review service ok Fiverr.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you for your time and help. I really appreciate it.
Your story is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
If I'm applying for the PhD in education at Harvard, should the application be directed to the School of Education or the Grad School of Arts and Sciences?
You access the application via GSAS.
Hey, I want to go for my english masters. How must I frame my graduate proposal? Any tips?
Hi Ananya, I would recommend deeply researching the English department and arts and sciences graduate school to learn as much as possible about admissions and the graduate school. This will help you construct the “why Harvard English department” portion of your statement. You want to include examples of how you are going to succeed in their program and why you need a masters for your chosen career path. If the degree requires a thesis for graduation, you will need to identify faculty who match your interests and will help you with the thesis. I hope this helps.
I thought you can't write more than 2 pages for Statement of Purpose. 🤔
It all depends on the program. Some programs could as for a 2 page SOP. I would recommend reading the prompts and instructions carefully. For this program, I had up to 1,500 words.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Ah okay. I kept hearing from so many people that SOP cannot be more than 2 pages. Thank you for clarifying.
@@bhargavipba it all depends on the program and area of focus.
Hi, is cgpa very important? If i have less cgpa but strong research skill, can i apply? Did you contact the professors before applying?
Hi Faria, in order to be considered for admissions I would suggest having at least a 3.0 gpa. Most graduate programs seek at least a 3.0 gpa for admissions. You could also explain your low gpa in the SOP or other sections of the application. GPA and GRE scored play a role in graduate admissions. I do not think strong research skills will solely gain you admission. You could apply regardless of GPA, but you have to explain why your grades were low. I did contact professors, but I received generic response.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool thanks for your reply!
@@fariahuq6473 no problem! Good luck with your applications.
Thanks for these videos! It's very helpful. I am wondering if you used an consulting services to review your statements and application? I don't have anyone in my life to review my statements, and am wondering if there are resources I can use.
Phuong Tang Hello! I was a participant of a program at my undergraduate institution that helped me polish my statement of purpose. I do have a Fiverr freelance service where I review and provide feedback to statement of purposes for a fee. You could also subscribe to my channel for more tips and tricks. I plan to film a statement of purpose video soon where I discuss elements that should be included.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Do you also plan to make a video about interview questions? That'd be cool to see!
Phuong Tang Thank you for the ideas. I plan to make a PhD application series where I plan to discuss my process and the interviews I went through. This video in particular was for a masters and I did not interview for.
Pls help me in writting my essay
Send me the document via LinkedIn and I’ll provide feedback.
Plz help.me writting sop
Very good information. I am applying to graduate school now. Btw...very proud of you young man.
Thank you! Let me know how I can help you.
I am currently applying for some neuroscience master programs across the world. I am struggling to find relatively cheap or free programs as a low-income student. I would be so grateful if anyone can check my letter of intent or suggest me some universities to help me increase my chance of acceptance in any possible way. Thank you!
Hi, for masters programs it is very difficult to get any funding to pay for it. You have to look into applying for and attaining assistantships to help pay for it. The reality is that most likely you’ll have to borrow loans unfortunately. I do provide a statement of purpose review service for a fee. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/share/kmzzqy?CopyLink_Mobile. If you can’t afford that service, I have a plethora of videos on my channel focused on SOP tips. Good luck!
Thank you so much... This is super helpful video...
Thank you! Check out the other video I recorded with another successful HGSE statement of purpose for the human development and psychology program.
Woah, you've put it so beautifully 🌺 I'm drafting my SOP for M.ed too and this video was really helpful. Great work 🙏 Also, by any chance can you review my SOP once I'm done drafting it? It would be really helpful to have your perspective
Hi Prabhdeep, thank you for the comment! I do offer a SOP review service via Fiverr.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool do you mind sharing the link?
@@prabhdeepkaur2109 Hi, yes the link is as follows: www.fiverr.com/s2/e16a39492a?CopyLink_Mobile.
Good work
Muwaffaq Usman Adam Thank you man!
Can you help me write my S.o.p ..it would be of really great help if u can
Do you want to send me your SOP and I will take a look at it? Send it via LinkedIn.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool I'll send you once I finish drafting it ...thanks for your help
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool I'm sry to ask but is there any other mode to connect with u ...cause I dont use LinkedIn
@@Door_to_defence That’s the best method for subscribers to be able to send me a google document.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool how can I find you there ...with what I'd