Forming the “Why”
What academic studies, research and/or training methodologies caught your attention and inspired you to apply to that particular graduate program?
In 3-4 sentences, describe how your academic, research interests, and goals are compatible with the graduate program mentioned in point one.
Specifically mention faculty members and research you find interesting and explain how your experience, attributes, and passion can contribute to their work.
Supporting the “Fit”
Do you have experience outside the classroom? If so, describe how those experiences prepared you for graduate study.
What have you learned? Explain academic challenges you have encountered and how those challenges have contributed to your overall success in a sentence or two.
