Hi pals. I’m requesting you all to assist me in making the most important decision of my academic career. I have done my graduation, and masters in political science. But now the discipline of international relations has become my research interest. It is outside my majors, but I want to explore and study this field […]
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Hi. I am to take admission in PhD in the UK. Many universities there grants the admission through personal interviews and have the statement of purpose as the mandatory requirement. After preparing my SOP and CV, targeted for various universities in the UK such as Warwick, Leicester and Nottingham Universities, etc. I wonder how the […]
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I’m final year undergraduate student of Psychology and wish to get admission for pursuing doctoral research at Walden University. My interest lies in advanced research in the discipline of psychopathology. I have already begun searching for the Walden uni culture and processes. In one of the uni blogs I read, that one must start writing […]
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Your choice in the selection of university is great. Walden university is known for its reputation and good quality of education. Thus, they select the best candidates for the doctoral program. They do not compromise with the quality of the content. The first and the foremost thing you need to focus on is that your statement of purpose should be straightforward and crisp. It should cover all the aspects including why you want to pursue that particular subject, create links between topics, take help from your professors, go through Walden university catalog. Mention all possible reasons why you want to join their university. All the best!
Statement of purpose is the deciding factor whether you will get the university of your choice or not. So, it is utmost important to spend good quality of time working on it. You need to prepare your statement of purpose in such a way that it stands out among the rest of the applications. I am outlining some of the points that you need to keep in mind while preparing your statement of purpose. A ‘hook’ that demonstrates your field of interest for which you are passionate about, academic background description, mention about your professors. Special features of the doctoral program which attract you, finally proofread and copy edit. Take help from your professors and friends. I hope, i was able to answer your query.
Walden is one of the most reputed institutes to pursue PhD. And therefore, its benchmarks for accepting candidates for PhD programs are also higher. While reviewing a statement of purpose, they are usually on a lookout for competent researchers, especially those who are driven by self- motivation. As far as the content is concerned, you need to maintain continuity and focus. Write in an active voice and avoid passive voice as much as you can. And also the ending needs to be reassuring. Do mention how you are looking forward to join the University for your Research. Also, have a look at this sop. I hope it can help you. http://www.msinus.com/content/statement-purpose-ms-thesis-cs-1414/ Good Luck!
As I can see from your topic, you are trying to do advanced research on mental health and behavioral issues. Now your Statement of Purpose needs to make you stand apart. You need to convince the admissions committee how your academic interest in psychopathology has motivated you to pursue research in this particular area. Check out Walden University’s faculty on its website and find out the tentative names of professors belonging to your area of research. You can also mention them in your sop, if you wish. It would show your interest in the doctoral program and the uni and definitely encourage your admission committee to accept it.
Tia Ross 11:12 am on September 18, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
The points that i will mention are some of the common questions asked during an interview from a PhD candidate by an interviewer. The most common question asked are; tell us about yourself, what influenced you to to do a PhD, according to you what are your strengths and weaknesses. After knowing this much, they will move towards the technical questions, such as details about your previous projects, why do you want work on the specified projects. Prepare answers for these questions well, i assure you will get through your interview. All the best pal!
annelieselamb 8:56 am on September 19, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi! Here is a list of some really basic questions –
Why did you intend to do a PhD?
Where do you see yourself after doing PhD? What are your future plans after doing PhD?
Why did you choose this research field?
Why do you feel that you are the right candidate for this PhD project?
Why did you choose this university for PhD?
sylviapetrie 9:11 am on September 22, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Well, it is very important for the students who are planning to apply for PhD program to understand that, candidates who are enrolled for the PhD program are selected on basis of their performance in the interview. Yes, PhD interview is just like a job interview. Some keys points to be kept in mind, these are- Before the interview do not get panic or anxious and consider this is your only shot and you have to crack it by hook or by crook. When you know, you have done all the research and study then there is no need to worry. Be patient and confident during the interview, do not stammer or hesitate in between, and give it your best shot.I can ensure that it will be useful. Best of luck.
Anmar Bishara 8:59 am on September 23, 2017 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Sometimes, they would also expect you to ask counter questions. In such cases, you can ask them questions regarding funding arrangements. Or some other questions like – Will the phd programme include any training & skills session?Will you get an opportunity to teach at the end of the project?Just be firm and confident clear all your doubts.