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How do you start a statement of purpose?

Stacy Blackman
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Stacy Blackman is an Admissions Consultant and the Founder of Stacy Blackman Consulting (SBC), a company that specializes in consulting individuals who want to earn Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. SBC offers a video series, runs live and virtual workshops, and has a publishing arm, with 25+ e-guides covering different aspects of the MBA admissions process. Stacy has professional experience working in private equity at Prudential Capital Group, launching Stryke Club, and evaluating businesses as a Resident Entrepreneur at idealab!. She earned a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

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Come up with a "brag sheet," which is a list of all of your relevant achievements, things that you're proud of, and skills, before you write your statement. When you start to write, have this sheet available and use it to guide your statement of purpose.

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Should the statement of purpose be handwritten or typed?

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You can write your drafts by hand if you prefer, but your finished version should be typed.

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Should I mention my name?

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No, as it is already mentioned on your application form.

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Should a satisfactory statement of purpose be signed? If yes, who is expected to sign it?

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No, you don't need to sign it, it's just like writing an essay. If you're writing it online, you just have to upload it.

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Should I print a statement of purpose on plain paper, or use some simple designs?

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Since the statement purpose is a very important document for your admission, it is better to keep it formal on a plain sheet of paper, maintaining the prescribed font, font size, margins and spacing. At maximum, an underline at the very top of the statement can be okay.

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Can I include current statistics and facts to support my statement of purpose?

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Yes, as long as they're in line with your purpose. Remember, do not digress!

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How do you define a statement of purpose?

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A statement of purpose basically describe your interest or purpose to pursue anything you want to, in this case it would be a higher education in some university.

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