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How to Write How to Write a Statement of Purpose a Statement of Purpose for the KAUST Discovery Scholarship for the

Prof. Reima Al-Jarf
College of Languages & Translation
KAUST Scholarship Candidates’ Workshop. King Saud University. Malaz Campus. May 11, 2008

Aims of Workshop p
At the end of the workshop, attendees will be to: identify what KAUST is looking for in the statement of purpose. p p make an outline of topics and subtopic to be included in the statement of purpose included in the statement of purpose write an introduction write body paragraphs write body paragraphs write a conclusion revise the essay write the final draft
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What Is a Statement of Purpose?
The Statement of Purpose is the single most The Statement of Purpose is the single most important part of your application It will tell the admissions committee: who you are who you are what has influenced your career path so far your professional interests where you plan to go from here y p g

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What Do Universities Look for in a Statement of Purpose? in a Statement of Purpose? A mix of interesting, confident and enthusiastic people who will make the class a enthusiastic people who will make the class a stimulating place. Academic achievements and good test scores. Don t try to be something you are not. Don’t try to be something you are not. Be honest, look inside yourself and do your best. b t
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Stages of Writing Your Statement of Purpose
Before Writing the essay • Questions • Brainstorming • Making an outline Making an outline • W iti Writing an introduction i t d ti • Writing body paragraphs • Writing a conclusion ii l i • Revising the essay • Writing the final draft Writing the final draft

Writing the essay

After Writing the essay Writing the essay
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KAUST Requirements in a Statement of Purpose
Please write an essay that describes and provide examples for the following: following: your grades, courses taken, academic honors . your