Hi everyone!  Thanks to folks who have helped me in this hellish process of writing my statement of purpose!  Here is my first draft.  Positive and constructive feedback is welcome (needed!).  Critiquing your own writing is tough when you've been staring at it for days!  Thanks in advance =)

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I'm apply for an MPH program and I'm freaking out about the statement of purpose!  I've read so many samples and opinions of the intro or "hook" all seem different.  It would be greatly appreciated if someone would take a look at him and offer feedback.  I'm in the process of doing the rest of the SoP.  Thanks in advance!

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