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I had the pleasure of working with a client who set aside dedicated time this summer to work on her statement of purpose for graduate social policy programs. And talk about getting started EARLY! Applications are due by October 1st and we were working together in JULY to add some polish to her essay. She seriously deserves an e-round of applause for being so proactive.
The First Read
She was off to an incredible start – and I said so after reviewing her first draft- but she shared that she had a nagging feeling that something was missing. Some oomph, some impact, some something, but couldn’t quite put her finger on what else was needed.
Enter Your Grad School Coach. Together, we were able to pinpoint areas that needed improvement, and go through several rounds of edits – three rounds, to be exact – in order to produce a polished essay that she felt confident was submission-ready. What was the final verdict on the coaching services? In her own words:
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What specific goals, objectives, or expectations did you have in mind in working with your coach?
My objective was to have a second set of eyes to meet my goal of polishing my Statement of Purpose to its full potential.
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Were your expectations fulfilled?
They were exceeded. I’m naturally a very gifted writer but like most, I was intimidated with writing my statement of purpose (SoP). I wanted to convey all of my passion without sounding cliché; I wanted to be sure that everything I said in two pages was impactful enough to gain admission to the schools of my choice. My coach read between the lines of what I’d written to really pull out what I wanted to articulate. The end result is a SoP that has been highly praised by all that read it.
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What was the most valuable thing you got out of your coaching experience?
Actually, the best thing I got out of my experience was my anxiety being calmed. I was so overwhelmed about trying to make the best statement I could that I became anxious and unable to fully articulate what I wanted to say. Having a coach who knows the ropes and who can talk you “off the ledge” helps tremendously.
Grad school application season will be here before you know it! Maybe you have unanswered questions or have no idea where to start with your own statement of purpose.
Learn more about WHY the admissions essay is critical in sealing the deal in getting into grad school, and then consult with a coach who has been there, done that, and triumphed!
