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作者: wang_come_on 时间: 2014-9-2 19:39:12 标题: Personal Statement VS Statement of Purpose

在网上看到一个讲PS和SOP区别的文章，摘录过来，希望对各位申请人有帮助。另外，文后附上几个讲SOP怎么写的网站。

原文链接：http://blog.petersons.com/2013/10/17/personal-statement-vs-statement-of-purpose-whats-the-difference-is-there-one/

As you work to complete your graduate school applications, your program will likely ask for a personal statement, a statement of purpose, or even both. The program might give you detailed instructions on what should be included in the statement or leave you to figure it out on your own with an enigmatic ‘Include a Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose’.

If you are applying to multiple graduate programs, you might be wondering if you can use the same general content regardless of whether the program asks for a ‘personal statement’ or a ‘statement of purpose’. The good news is there is significant crossover between to the two, but there are subtle differences. Shaping the essay the right way can greatly enhance the essay’s effectiveness by providing the admissions officers with the information that they want to know about you.

Here are some hints on how to submit the right essay to your graduate program:

1. Program only asks for a personal statement.

A personal statement gives you more leeway than a statement of purpose. However, this can also be more challenging in that you need to show your readiness for a graduate program both in terms of skills and character. The majority of the essay needs to be about your passion for your chosen field and why you have chosen to apply to a particular program. If you have space left over in the essay, you may want to write about an experience not directly related to your field, such as volunteer service. Even so, end the passage with a clear statement about how that experience has better prepared you for graduate studies.

2. Program only asks for a statement of purpose.

A statement of purpose should have a sharper focus than a personal statement. It should show that you have a strong sense of, well, purpose in applying to the program. In your statement of purpose, place the emphasis on all of the reasons that you are applying to graduate school. You may want to write about experiences directly related to the graduate program and go into detail about why you are choosing a specific program. Information about particular classes, professors whose work you admire or whose work aligns with your own research goals, and other factors like location of the school or internship opportunities should be included. Avoid writing about anything not directly related to the program. For example, if you are applying to a program in Materials Science, don’t start the essay with an anecdote about running a marathon or spend a paragraph writing about your experience volunteering at a homeless shelter.

3. Program asks for both a personal statement and a statement of purpose.

Seeing the request for both a ‘personal statement’ and a ‘statement of purpose’ can instill dread in the hearts of applicants. If this is the case, write your statement of purpose first to write about your research skills and experience, internships, and reasons for choosing the program. In your personal statement, you can go more into detail about the path you took to choosing your field, significant experiences not directly related to your field, and other aspects of your life that demonstrate your character and potential.

另：michigan大学申请网页上也有关于PS和SOP区别的简单描述：

Q: What is the difference between the Academic Statement of Purpose and the Personal Statement?
A: Academic Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.

A: Personal Statement (500 word limit): The personal statement should describe how your background and life experiences including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan.

最后，关于如何写SOP，可以参考以下几个网页。在google上搜索statement of purpose，会出来一大堆。请大家取其精华，而且根据自己专业的情况灵活应对。

http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/gradapp/stmtpurpose.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Statement-of-Purpose
http://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/apply/statement-purpose/

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作者: 布丁的爱恋 时间: 2014-9-20 02:56:29

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幸好我没申Umich。。它家又要SOP又要PS。。

作者: 笑看红尘 时间: 2014-9-20 04:22:55

布丁的爱恋发表于 2014-9-19 10:56
赞赞~~
幸好我没申Umich。。它家又要SOP又要PS。。

and UCB~~

作者: 布丁的爱恋 时间: 2014-9-20 04:45:39

笑看红尘发表于 2014-9-20 04:22
and UCB~~

这些学校真是无理取闹！！

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作者: 月亮蜗牛 时间: 2014-10-3 22:50:16

谢楼主第一次考虑这个问题。。。。

作者: zadzad163 时间: 2014-10-4 13:02:04

请问SOP开头是否要自我介绍...不同网站不同说法...苦恼

作者: wang_come_on 时间: 2014-10-4 18:10:26

zadzad163 发表于 2014-10-4 13:02
请问SOP开头是否要自我介绍...不同网站不同说法...苦恼

我觉得没必要专门介绍，因为你的情况在简历里面都可以看到

作者: lyltj2010 时间: 2014-10-7 08:23:38

清晰的明白PS和SOP的区别了

作者: Miss泡芙 时间: 2014-10-10 09:03:20

想问楼主一下 U of Washington的SOP和PS是如下要求的

Statement of Purpose
• Yourself and your reason(s) for applying to the program.
• Your expectations of the program in furthering your career objectives.
• Your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, community and/or volunteer work, and any other factors relevant to your interest in public policy and management

Personal history statement, describing in 500 words or fewer:
• Your personal history, family background, and other influences on your intellectual development.
• Educational, cultural, and economic opportunities and disadvantages you have experienced, and ways those experiences have affected the development of your special interests, career plans, and future goals.
• Please note that this is not an academic statement of purpose, but a personal statement addressing your intellectual growth and development, both inclusive of and beyond your academic goals. The reason for this statement is to assess consistency with our goal of enhancing the intellectual and social enrichment of the UW community, which actively seeks and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.

里面都提到background和experience对自己interests and goal的影响，那么不就是有一定内容的重合了么？自己那些杂七杂八的professional和相关经历究竟写在PS还是SOP里好呢

作者: wang_come_on 时间: 2014-10-10 12:30:52

Miss泡芙发表于 2014-10-10 09:03
想问楼主一下 U of Washington的SOP和PS是如下要求的

你的问题很好。是会有一些重合。不过SOP的侧重点是你的这些经历为什么让你坚定了做科研，以及做这个方向的科研的原因。PS更多的是讲这些经历让你获得了什么成长。所以挑着讲故事吧。

作者: Miss泡芙 时间: 2014-10-10 19:17:03

wang_come_on 发表于 2014-10-10 12:30
你的问题很好。是会有一些重合。不过SOP的侧重点是你的这些经历为什么让你坚定了做科研，以及做这个方向的 ...

谢谢好心的版主！我申的学校事儿好多又既要PS又要SOP的，有光要PS的，还有光要SOP的。。

作者: wang_come_on 时间: 2014-10-10 22:22:14

Miss泡芙发表于 2014-10-10 19:17
谢谢好心的版主！我申的学校事儿好多又既要PS又要SOP的，有光要PS的，还有光要SOP的。。

同意，事儿多

作者: Eric611 时间: 2014-10-19 15:34:10

thanks a lot!

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作者: LindsayH 时间: 2014-10-27 20:04:42

感谢版主大人～～～

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作者: heyehetiantian 时间: 2014-11-6 10:56:49

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作者: wang_come_on 时间: 2014-11-6 21:56:48

heyehetiantian 发表于 2014-11-6 10:56
总感觉会爆字数，PS如果只有500的话，SOP不是更少啊

这个到不一定。不同的学校要求不同

作者: Koalarann 时间: 2014-11-7 16:02:22

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作者: Queenzoe 时间: 2014-11-11 11:04:57

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作者: wang_come_on 时间: 2014-11-14 21:47:29

康康康发表于 2014-11-14 19:30
看完马上提笔写拖延症晚期再不吃药就完了 T T 谢谢楼主

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正需要呢，谢谢了！

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正在发愁如果写这些东西呢，真好！

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作者: zealgt 时间: 2015-9-23 00:03:32

完蛋了！前段时间上传到学校的SOP，我传的是PS。原以为PS和SOP是一样的！这下咋整。。。还是就这样。。。话说小米也没联系我说不对啊

作者: Hangsir 时间: 2015-10-17 21:30:54

很赞最开始还以为SOP和PS是一个东西然后就把PS写成了SOP...

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感谢楼主对于两者区别的整理！

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作者: 巨胖无比 时间: 2019-11-1 20:42:40

好奇问一下，如果有学校SOP和PS只要其中一个的话，那需要准备的文书有区别吗，可以都按SOP来准备吗

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