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Tag Archives: Statement of Purpose
SOP: Do’s and Don’ts
I’ve decided that my initial post was accurate, but vague, so I’m going to say some specific and potentially provocative things about that interesting little document called a Statement of Purpose. If you agree or disagree with me, great! Put … Continue reading
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Tagged do's and don'ts, MFA, Statement of Purpose, writing sample
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MFA FAQ: the SOP
I often make these remarks to MFA program applicants: You’ll never write a good Statement of Purpose (SOP) until you realize that everything I say today is wrong. It may be right for me, but it is wrong for you. … Continue reading
Posted in CW Programs, General, Teaching, Writing
Tagged applications, MFA, SOP, Statement of Purpose
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