It took me five years after I joined the Navy, to realise what years of dwelling upon the likes of Mutiny on the Bounty and Moby Dick inspired me towards, wasn’t really the rigours of life at sea, but a deep and lasting love for literature. It has been my diligent endeavour thereon, to pursue the subject as diligently and forthrightly as possible. ( Read more... )

I know this is terribly short notice, as this app is due on Saturday, but I really hope that someone here could please take a moment to read over this SOP I have drafted for a Well-Regarded History PhD program.

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Because I'm exactly the sort of person who starts early on this stuff, I've been working on an early draft of my statement of purpose. I've been fortunate enough to receive a few early remarks and make a few early changes, but 1 person being mostly impressed doesn't really make it a second draft, hence this being 1.5. Due to money considerations ( Read more... )

So after having disassembled my essay, having graduate friends look it over, and just trying my best, I'm back hoping that my essay is better than last time. The first of my application deadlines is coming up in two weeks so you can all understand the anxiety going through my being. So, here it is and I'm much appreciative of any comments, concerns ( Read more... )

After quite the writer's block, I've finally finished my essay. Since many of you are quite lovely at critiquing, I figured I'd bear it all and have you all take a look at my PS and give me any sage advice.

I'm applying to social work/mental health counseling programs, btw. It's a bit long, too. Sorry.

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Hi all! I am in desperate need of help! My grad school application is due in a couple of days, and I am not sure whether my personal statement is strong enough. If anyone can please read it and make suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!!! Happy new year to everyone!

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I'm down to the wire and I've been completely stuck on how to revise my statement. This is draft number two; in my first draft I put in "a little more "SQUEE!" and a little less substance," as one of my friends put it. I've tried to add more concrete information about what I want to study, but I think I'm still a little light on the "why" ("because ( Read more... )