Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Suggested order while writing an SOP:
The Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement / Admission Essay, whichever way you may name it, is an opportunity to talk directly to the admissions department. The secret of an excellent SOP is how convincingly you are able to portray yourself before the university's admissions committee. An SOP reflects the personality of the applicant and calls the attention to the important aspects of the application, which may be overlooked otherwise. The Statement of Purpose should leave a positive impression on the reader.
As in any essay, a personal statement should also have an Introduction, Body & Conclusion. | 
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Letter Of Recommendation
| The letter of recommendation or reference letter as it is called is a detailed description, from a member of faculty or employer, about your personal qualities and accomplishments explaining your suitability for the course that you have applied for. You may consider faculty members, supervisors, administrators or employers to write recommendation for you. Keep in mind the following when choosing your referee. |
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A person who -
- knows you really well to write authoritatively about you
- knows your educational and career goals
- can describe your work positively and has a high opinion about you
- knows where you are planning to apply and last but not least
- knows to write a good letter
You can ensure that all the details required for the reference letter is included, by providing your referee a file which contains your
- transcripts
- year of study/employment with the institution
- resume
- details of institution applying for
- a copy of your statement of purpose
