Statement of Purpose is a very important document while applying for admission to a Master’s program in Germany. There is no secret formula for writing an effective Statement of Purpose (SOP). One has to keep a few things in mind. SOP is a purely individual aspect, and hence, one should avoid copying it from anyone. Every SOP is different, as every time, it belongs to a new individual, new career goals, different courses, different plans, different experiences, and a different life. Here are a few factors you need to keep in mind while preparing an SOP:
1. Course Requirements
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Inform yourself about the requirements of your Master’s in Germany. Every University and every course have their own requirements and parameters. Universities may ask to answer you some specific questions in your SOP.
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Do not cross the word limit of the SOP. SOP for Master’s in Germany should not exceed 1000 words.
2. Do not copy from the Internet
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Kindly do not copy from other SOPs. If needed, you can have a few ideas and hints from other SOPs, but a total copy is a big no-no.
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If you need to copy something from the Internet, make sure you do not copy the complete sentence.
3. Check your spelling, Grammar, punctuation, and other mistakes
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Once you are done with your SOP, give it a deep proofreading to check for any mistakes.
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Take help from spell-check applications and tools.
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Check the Grammar thoroughly.
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If needed, take help from an English teacher or any person who is an English professional.
4. Go through other SOP samples
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Nowadays, there are hundreds of SOP samples on the internet. Read a few of them thoroughly to check if you missed any aspect.
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Note down the impressive points and use them in your SOP as well. Of course, you need to rewrite them instead of copying.
5. Ask your near ones for ideas
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Let your friends, family members, teachers, etc, read your SOP, in order to get other perspectives, which you might have missed.
6. Improve it again
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Once SOP has been written, you need to improve it by rewriting a few sentences in a better way.
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Make sure you are not using difficult words to convey simple things.
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Cut down unnecessary words without altering the meaning of your sentence.
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Do not try to complete your SOP in one go. Take long breaks, take rest, drink coffee, or even sleep. Come back and improve it further.
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Keep it improving until you reach the level of satisfaction.
7. Ask us to review your SOP
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You can send your final SOP to germanchandigarh@gmail.com or contact The Language Office for help with SOP.