Crafting a compelling Statement of Purpose requires a clear understanding of its objective and the elements required to make it stand out. The Red Pen Postgraduate team is hosting an engaging webinar with valuable insights that will transform your Statement of Purpose into a persuasive masterpiece. Join us and discover what it takes to impress admission officers of leading graduate schools around the world.
Understand the differences between these two crucial application components to tailor your writing for a state of purpose.
Discover essential elements that catch their attention and set your statement of purpose apart from the competition.
Learn how to identify life experiences and weave them into a cohesive narrative that showcases your qualities and strengths.
Get expert advice on brainstorming, outlining, and organising your thoughts and strategies for writing impactful introductions and conclusions.
The Red Pen Postgraduate Admissions team is dedicated to helping you identify and apply to international master’s and PhD programmes that align with your academic and career goals.
We are members of the IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association), which gives us access to the latest updates on university trends.
We work with applicants with diverse interests in finance, technology, general management, advertising, marketing, entrepreneurship, computer science, data science, analytics, sustainability and social impact, among others.
CANDIDATE:
AN
GRE/GMAT:
Did not take
GPA:
3.43/4.0 (as per her WES evaluation)
Qualification:
BA Economics
Work Experience:
Less than six months
Admitted to:
NYU
AN aimed for an MS in Marketing in the US and the UK. The applicant was prompt in balancing the WES evaluation and other application components. However, while brainstorming the SOP we encountered a challenge. The applicant lacked sufficient work experience, which is gained through internships. They only had a two-month marketing internship in a finance company. However, as an undergraduate, the applicant was editor-in-chief of the college magazine, co-authored academic papers and hosted an Instagram series on mental health, diversity, and the LGBTQ+ community.
While storyboarding, we strategically guided the applicant to match their academic endeavours with their desire to become an inclusive impact marketer. As an editor, writer and social media content creator for diversity and inclusivity, AN developed excellent communication skills, an understanding of different people, and concise and compelling storytelling abilities. We advised the applicant to position themself as a collaborative marketing person who understood diverse needs, has problem-solving skills and was familiar with contemporary communication platforms.
AN exemplifies how storyboarding with expert counsellors can help applicants identify experiences that align with their goals. Our strategic advice proved valuable, and the applicant received offers from programmes of their choice. It reinforced the fact that transferable skills, like problem-solving, communication, collaboration and technical proficiency, are greatly valued and can compensate for work experience.
