Video appears in my recommendation, as I am almost done gathering all the documents necessary to apply for Grad School...last thing i have on my list is my letter. Never searched anything, haven't told anyone, but my phone knew. Thanks algorithm.
This video was mainly helpful for students going into the PhD realm of academia.. I wasn't sure if you were targeting the Master's side of applications very well. But for anything PhD related, you did amazing with the explanations. Would you mind making other videos specifically about applying to Master's programs??
Thank you so much, Kalyn. This is a video worth thousands of dollars in terms of information value. I watched this video last Autumn during my application season, and I followed your advice. And this video enabled me to receive history Ph.D. offers from Northwestern and UNC Chapel Hill. I would recommend everyone applying for PhD to watch this.
I usually don't comment, but this was INCREDIBLY useful! Seeing that this is the content you offer for free, I'll be sure to come to Accepted for specialised help when I start my grad school applications. Wow!
Thank you so much for this video! First gen, didn’t get to any PhDs last cycle, so I’m going over my mistakes and this really helped. If there’s any tips for asking for informational interviews from professors at prospective schools, love to hear them!
Thank you so much. These were the most helpful tips I have received about crafting a statement of purpose. This is the first time that I have commented on a youtube video, but I just had to cause I'm going to watch this video a couple of times more and utilize every point you made.
I ❤ this video! I am in the process of applying to graduate school with a major in Journalism. I am applying to three different schools that require all Statement of Purpose essays. Plus, Personal Statements which is optional, but because I am not taking the GRE I know I need to do them. I enjoy writing, but while writing my Statement of Purpose I keep deleting and starting over. I am nervous because I really want to get into these schools, but I am nervous that my paper won't be good enough which leaves me at a dead end. I don't know what to do, but I am trying to over come this. Your video helped me alot and I plan on seeking help from your company. Thank you so much 😊!
Didn’t know some fields require research proposal. Most Bio programs I applied to didn’t care at all about that. A vague, I want to research blank (host-pathogen interaction in my case) was enough to add at the end. Pretty interesting to hear advice for other fields
Hi Kaelyn! This was an incredibly helpful video. I applied to 10 PhD programs during the last application cycle (for fall 2022 entry), but I was sadly rejected from all of them. It was my second time applying to doctoral programs. I'm hoping that this upcoming application cycle, I can put together a strong application to be admitted to a PhD for a fall 2024 start. So, third time's the charm? Perhaps if I take advantage of services at Accepted Consulting!
This video came at a time where I have to Write a statement of purpose . I have not been in school in a long time. So when your video pop up , it was very helpful. Thank you.
I just wanted to let you know that your videos helped me get into yale!! I'm so grateful for this video, it helped me plan and structure my SOP so much.
This is so helpful, Kaelyn! I was wondering, in the case of History applications, does it matter if your main sources are in a different country / not related to an specific center of the university I'm applying? How does it influence the committee's evaluation? Thank you again for your videos 😊
How do you figure out what to research? I'm an undergraduate history student with ambitions to get a PhD, but there's too much things in history I am fascinated by, so I have trouble figuring out what I want to research as a graduate student.
If I'm not mistaken, one of your videos includes a link where we can read a copy of your SOP - right? I've been scrambling for it and cannot find the video/link. Could someone paste it here please?? 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Incredibly insightful information. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for making easily accessible content on this page! Do you have a recommendation on how many programs someone should apply to? I am applying this cycle to Sociology PhD programs
Only apply to programs you would be thrilled to attend if accepted! For me that list consisted of five programs but some go for more or less depending on their preferences
Thank you it is so helpful! I am now understanding that on statement of purpose for Masters program that research we need to talk about it what we'll do in future during the masters and not the one we did in undergrad school and in background section we are going to discuss the undergrad research we did. Right?
Yes we do! 1.consider your project and what support you need to complete it: 2. Seek out the advisor first and the university second; 3. Look at resources within the department and the university (funding, access to research materials, etc). If you want help with next steps, schedule a call with a member of the accepted team acceptedconsulting.com/graduate
Edit: pretty clear further in the video that this is for social sciences mostly. So this comment is less relevant I disagree with seeking advisor first for some fields. In most Biology PhD programs you get to rotate with 3-6 advisors, so I would look at school that have lots of advisors in your field, but focus on what support program provides through cores and resources. Like don’t go do immunology somewhere where they have only one flow machine (a key immunological tool)
Do you think writing about my process of quitting e-cigarettes, and what I learned, is an appropriate story for a personal statement (which I know is distinct from a statement of purpose)?
Thank you so much for your videos, they've been helping me a ton with my application this year! Given that I'm applying to an MPhil (International Relations) at Oxford, which is taught, do I have to give as many details regarding my research project? Or can I talk more about the classes and professors? Also, I've seen other videos advising to start with a short anecdote relating to the course and personal life, do you think it's relevant or would you advise against it? thanks!
Include a research project if the MSt/MSc has a dissertation component or if it is exam dependent focus on what you aim to get out of the course and things you aim to explore! Avoid the personal statement style with the Oxford and Cambridge applications unless it is deeply relevant to your methods and evidence/sources!
@@KaelynGraceApple thank you!! Do you suggest using the same format as you explain in the video? I’ve heard many people format them as letters and address the admissions committee - would that be best practice in the case of an MFA?
I recommend following a similar format as I discussed in this video, though I have seen it done well in more of a personal statement format. It honestly depends on your writing style, interests, and background, as well as the program
Not gonna lie. This video gave me a short panic attack. A lot of what your saying makes sense and are great things to put in a personal statement. My professor told me to structure it differently than how you said to do it. Now I’m so confused that I’m panicking.
Hi Kaelyn, thank you SO much for this super helpful video! It's really cleared a lot of things for me. I'm applying for a History PhD to US universities and I have a question regarding the SOP -- will I be expected to supply a bibliography at the end? One of the school's I'm applying to has explicitly specified a 2-page SOP, so I'm wondering whether I need to include a bibliography and if so, how to fit that within 2 pages. Thank you very much!
This will be covered by the CV unless it directly applied to your project. For example, a research grant which made the field work for your thesis possible.
@@KaelynGraceApple Thank you! Do we need to mention what we are doing currently in the SOP? Like a research based book which is going to be published soon, or another diploma in the process e.t.c?
@@Minervasath The key is to avoid it reading like a cover letter and instead mentioning only the most relevant and details matters to the reader. Detail about how you developed a project and how it evolved is far more important than spelling out your CV and accomplishments - let your CV and Letter of Recommendation cover those. I hope this helps!
Hey Kaelyn! Thank you so much for the great video! I have one question though. Should the first section contain a research proposal even for course-based Masters programs? If not, then what should the first section be in that case?
If it is a professional or solely course based program, focus on what you'd like to get out of the program and what you might explore within the coursework :) Even in course-based programs you may have papers so think about what you might like to write about even in just your simple term papers
Thank you for the video! One question, if I’m applying for a master’s that’s not research based (graphic design) what should I write in the first part instead of research proposal?
Yes just focus on what you seek to get out of your courses and what directions you might like to expand your way of thinking rather than on a singular research proposal
I am looking at Master's programs and was accepted into the social work program but don't have hustle in the to that type of program. I'm looking at other options that I think maybe a little more suitable for me to do considering that I still have to work full time and take care of my family. I was wondering if I got a degree in what I got my undergraduate degree in will it still give me upper mobility to get more pay. Live here in California is extremely expensive and it's hard to get ahead. And going to school it's just an out of dispense when you're trying to survive. I would love some pointers and what you think of difference Masters program in similar area
For my application to Cambridge, is the "reason for applying" section the same as the statement of purpose? because I can't find the place to submit my statement of purpose lol.
RedHead reading deeper into the comments of these videos is both hilarious and creepy lol Also greetings from a Bay Area history transfer at UCLA hoping to get into Oxford!
If I read a different course for my first degree and I’m trying to read a master course in a different course area, how would I write my statement of purpose?
Bruh I just applied for grad school and I think I failed 😓😓😓😓😓 the statement of purpose ugh this sucks! I’m majoring in psychology and I really want to help people!!!!!! If I don’t get in imma be very depressed
Thank you so much for this video. You are a mentor for many of us. You already mentioned that listing faculty's name is important in the statement. Would this be an important factor for the statement? I'm skeptical whether that specific professor might not require the candidate for this term, and I might ruin the chance of getting an opportunity to work with another faculty. What do you suggest?
You are mentioning them, along with others as potential advisors/mentors. Also for PhD programs, I recommend getting in touch with them in advance to ensure their availability
Video appears in my recommendation, as I am almost done gathering all the documents necessary to apply for Grad School...last thing i have on my list is my letter. Never searched anything, haven't told anyone, but my phone knew. Thanks algorithm.
This video was mainly helpful for students going into the PhD realm of academia.. I wasn't sure if you were targeting the Master's side of applications very well. But for anything PhD related, you did amazing with the explanations. Would you mind making other videos specifically about applying to Master's programs??
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Thank you so much, Kalyn. This is a video worth thousands of dollars in terms of information value. I watched this video last Autumn during my application season, and I followed your advice. And this video enabled me to receive history Ph.D. offers from Northwestern and UNC Chapel Hill. I would recommend everyone applying for PhD to watch this.
This has been really helpful, I will be re-watching this video when I will be writing my Statement of Purpose....
This video came at the perfect time !
Yay!! I’m so glad! It is jam packed with lots of info!
Right?? I'll definitely be re-watching when I revise my SoP.
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I usually don't comment, but this was INCREDIBLY useful! Seeing that this is the content you offer for free, I'll be sure to come to Accepted for specialised help when I start my grad school applications. Wow!
Good luck with your PhD! It's an arduous process but you seem to have solid competency and sense of purpose for what you're doing. Keep it up Kaelyn 👍
Thank you so much for this video! First gen, didn’t get to any PhDs last cycle, so I’m going over my mistakes and this really helped. If there’s any tips for asking for informational interviews from professors at prospective schools, love to hear them!
Thank you so much. These were the most helpful tips I have received about crafting a statement of purpose.
This is the first time that I have commented on a youtube video, but I just had to cause I'm going to watch this video a couple of times more and utilize every point you made.
THANK YOU!! I am trying to apply for Ph.D. programs for fall 2022 and deadlines are coming up fast, this video is much appreciated :)
Wishing you the best of luck!
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I ❤ this video! I am in the process of applying to graduate school with a major in Journalism. I am applying to three different schools that require all Statement of Purpose essays. Plus, Personal Statements which is optional, but because I am not taking the GRE I know I need to do them. I enjoy writing, but while writing my Statement of Purpose I keep deleting and starting over. I am nervous because I really want to get into these schools, but I am nervous that my paper won't be good enough which leaves me at a dead end. I don't know what to do, but I am trying to over come this. Your video helped me alot and I plan on seeking help from your company. Thank you so much 😊!
Didn’t know some fields require research proposal. Most Bio programs I applied to didn’t care at all about that. A vague, I want to research blank (host-pathogen interaction in my case) was enough to add at the end. Pretty interesting to hear advice for other fields
Hi Kaelyn! This was an incredibly helpful video. I applied to 10 PhD programs during the last application cycle (for fall 2022 entry), but I was sadly rejected from all of them. It was my second time applying to doctoral programs. I'm hoping that this upcoming application cycle, I can put together a strong application to be admitted to a PhD for a fall 2024 start. So, third time's the charm? Perhaps if I take advantage of services at Accepted Consulting!
This was great timing, I’m currently applying to grad school for my MS in Advanced Computing
This video came at a time where I have to Write a statement of purpose . I have not been in school in a long time. So when your video pop up , it was very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for all your help. You are one of my new favorite people. You really helped me this year.
I’m glad I found your video....i have no idea how to write my statement of purpose, with how you’ve broken this down , I’ll be trying again
I only just learned about this requirement for the MAcc program. There is so much that I don't know. Thank you do much for the video!!
Isn't it better to start the personal statement with a personal anecdote or life event that hooks the readers' attention?
I just wanted to let you know that your videos helped me get into yale!! I'm so grateful for this video, it helped me plan and structure my SOP so much.
This comment just brought me so much joy 🥹 I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations
thank you so much for the advice and sharing. This is so helpful for my preparation.
You have explained it very clearly. Can you please share a sample for a better understanding of the writing format?
There are templates and examples in the graduate admissions essay guide acceptedconsulting.com/shop
This is so helpful, Kaelyn! I was wondering, in the case of History applications, does it matter if your main sources are in a different country / not related to an specific center of the university I'm applying? How does it influence the committee's evaluation? Thank you again for your videos 😊
This is the most helpful video I’ve come across with, could you please make one talking specifically about masters courses? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Yes!!
Check out my how I got into Oxford video for more masters specific info!
How do you figure out what to research? I'm an undergraduate history student with ambitions to get a PhD, but there's too much things in history I am fascinated by, so I have trouble figuring out what I want to research as a graduate student.
If I'm not mistaken, one of your videos includes a link where we can read a copy of your SOP - right? I've been scrambling for it and cannot find the video/link. Could someone paste it here please?? 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Incredibly insightful information. Thank you!!!
I don’t share a copy of my sop, just read it aloud but I created a grad school essay guide with examples and templates acceptedconsulting.com/shop
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This video is so gr8. Can get help in preparing my SOP. I am applying for a Masters of Public Health and want your help
Thank you so much for making easily accessible content on this page! Do you have a recommendation on how many programs someone should apply to? I am applying this cycle to Sociology PhD programs
Only apply to programs you would be thrilled to attend if accepted! For me that list consisted of five programs but some go for more or less depending on their preferences
Thank you it is so helpful! I am now understanding that on statement of purpose for Masters program that research we need to talk about it what we'll do in future during the masters and not the one we did in undergrad school and in background section we are going to discuss the undergrad research we did. Right?
@@sincerelycharlotte2151 correct :) also check out the grad admissions essay guide on acceptedconsulting.com for a template and guide
Thank you for this very insightful video...
will update this comment after I apply and hopefully get accepted 🙏
How do you choose what universities are best for your field of interest? Does Accepted Consulting advise on this?
Yes we do! 1.consider your project and what support you need to complete it: 2. Seek out the advisor first and the university second; 3. Look at resources within the department and the university (funding, access to research materials, etc). If you want help with next steps, schedule a call with a member of the accepted team acceptedconsulting.com/graduate
Edit: pretty clear further in the video that this is for social sciences mostly. So this comment is less relevant
I disagree with seeking advisor first for some fields. In most Biology PhD programs you get to rotate with 3-6 advisors, so I would look at school that have lots of advisors in your field, but focus on what support program provides through cores and resources. Like don’t go do immunology somewhere where they have only one flow machine (a key immunological tool)
Thanks for the video, what if you doing distance learning for your masters. You will not be doing research but direct studies
I clicked the video for educational purposes seriously
Can you please tell me how to write a research statement?
Currently working on my SOP and all this advice has my head swimming D: the imposter syndrome is so real!
You’ve got this. Break it down section by section ♥️
Do you think writing about my process of quitting e-cigarettes, and what I learned, is an appropriate story for a personal statement (which I know is distinct from a statement of purpose)?
Thank you. I would like to discuss with you online.
Its so interesting that my phd did not require a statement of purpose maybe because i have a previous doctorate degree already.
Leave it to the Red Head Academic to target all of my issues in a 20 minute video. I feel both inspired and targeted. :) Thanks!
🥰 I’m so glad it was helpful
I could've used this about 2 years ago. I struggled with my statement of purpose.
Thank you so much for your videos, they've been helping me a ton with my application this year! Given that I'm applying to an MPhil (International Relations) at Oxford, which is taught, do I have to give as many details regarding my research project? Or can I talk more about the classes and professors? Also, I've seen other videos advising to start with a short anecdote relating to the course and personal life, do you think it's relevant or would you advise against it? thanks!
Include a research project if the MSt/MSc has a dissertation component or if it is exam dependent focus on what you aim to get out of the course and things you aim to explore! Avoid the personal statement style with the Oxford and Cambridge applications unless it is deeply relevant to your methods and evidence/sources!
@@KaelynGraceApple You haven't really answered his question though? He mentioned he is applying for a taught MPhil rather than a research MSt?
Nice to meet you cuzzin;)
This seems applicable to more research oriented programs… so you have advice for people going for an MFA?
Focus on what influences your work and what specific practices/theories/mediums you would like to venture into/explore while in the program
@@KaelynGraceApple thank you!! Do you suggest using the same format as you explain in the video? I’ve heard many people format them as letters and address the admissions committee - would that be best practice in the case of an MFA?
I recommend following a similar format as I discussed in this video, though I have seen it done well in more of a personal statement format. It honestly depends on your writing style, interests, and background, as well as the program
I’ll be using these tips but for MBA grad school
Excellent!
Not gonna lie. This video gave me a short panic attack. A lot of what your saying makes sense and are great things to put in a personal statement. My professor told me to structure it differently than how you said to do it. Now I’m so confused that I’m panicking.
This is for a statement of purpose, not a personal statement ♥️
Is there difference between statement of purpose and letter of motivation
How do you write a statement of purpose for a Master's/graduate diploma program?
I love this video, but I want to know about research proposal 🙏🙏🥺
This video is in the works!
Thank you very much for your videos
Hello Please can't find the link to the guide
acceptedconsulting.com/shop/p/gradadmissionsessayguide
How I can to Apply to Post Doctorate Programm?...thank you
Hi Kaelyn, thank you SO much for this super helpful video! It's really cleared a lot of things for me. I'm applying for a History PhD to US universities and I have a question regarding the SOP -- will I be expected to supply a bibliography at the end? One of the school's I'm applying to has explicitly specified a 2-page SOP, so I'm wondering whether I need to include a bibliography and if so, how to fit that within 2 pages. Thank you very much!
Nope! No citations needed unless you directly quote
@@KaelynGraceApple Thank you!!!
Hi, are we supposed to mention the research competitions we won or the awards we received and our victories in an SOP?
This will be covered by the CV unless it directly applied to your project. For example, a research grant which made the field work for your thesis possible.
@@KaelynGraceApple Thank you! Do we need to mention what we are doing currently in the SOP? Like a research based book which is going to be published soon, or another diploma in the process e.t.c?
@@Minervasath The key is to avoid it reading like a cover letter and instead mentioning only the most relevant and details matters to the reader. Detail about how you developed a project and how it evolved is far more important than spelling out your CV and accomplishments - let your CV and Letter of Recommendation cover those. I hope this helps!
@@KaelynGraceApple It does! Thank you!❤
- okay new editing style - I see you 😉
Thanks so my amazing new editor! We are trying to up my video quality 🥰
Hey Kaelyn! Thank you so much for the great video! I have one question though. Should the first section contain a research proposal even for course-based Masters programs? If not, then what should the first section be in that case?
If it is a professional or solely course based program, focus on what you'd like to get out of the program and what you might explore within the coursework :) Even in course-based programs you may have papers so think about what you might like to write about even in just your simple term papers
@@KaelynGraceApple Thank you so much for the helpful reply, Kaelyn! ❤️
I want to ask a question, will you reply in few phrases.Thanks
Feel free to email questions to kaelyn@acceptedconsulting.com
@@KaelynGraceApple thanks very much
Thank you for the video! One question, if I’m applying for a master’s that’s not research based (graphic design) what should I write in the first part instead of research proposal?
Focus on what you want to explore and get out of the masters. Theories or practices you are looking to develop ♥️ and your plans to do so
Thank you very much!💙💙
When noting existing research, especially work done by professors in the department, do you put an in-text citation and a full reference at the end?
Would be this applicable for a course-based master's application?
Yes just focus on what you seek to get out of your courses and what directions you might like to expand your way of thinking rather than on a singular research proposal
Liked even without seeing the entire video. yey
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How can we write Statement of purpose for Engineering in Australia or Canada or UK?
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I am looking at Master's programs and was accepted into the social work program but don't have hustle in the to that type of program. I'm looking at other options that I think maybe a little more suitable for me to do considering that I still have to work full time and take care of my family. I was wondering if I got a degree in what I got my undergraduate degree in will it still give me upper mobility to get more pay. Live here in California is extremely expensive and it's hard to get ahead. And going to school it's just an out of dispense when you're trying to survive. I would love some pointers and what you think of difference Masters program in similar area
I recommend scheduling an academic planning consultation and we can discuss your options acceptedconsulting.com
For my application to Cambridge, is the "reason for applying" section the same as the statement of purpose? because I can't find the place to submit my statement of purpose lol.
Yes!
RedHead reading deeper into the comments of these videos is both hilarious and creepy lol
Also greetings from a Bay Area history transfer at UCLA hoping to get into Oxford!
Thanks for watching!
Hi. Creative video
How may I contact you or anyone who know about how to write the research proposal ???
Kaelyn@acceptedconsulting.com or check acceptedconsulting.com
I don't have any concern with the video, but you are too beautiful ❤️
💋Thank You Kaelyn! You are really a gem on YT! Continued Blessings and Support. ~Love&Light♥️Carli
Can it work in MFA creative writing application?
For an MFA use the Proposal section to discuss the influences in your writing and how you seek to further your written work while in the program
I haven't written any thesis in my grad....
Check out my video on written samples
Do you help in writing a PhD proposal?
Please share with me too, I'm also in a mess !!
If you can share a Pdf file of this then I think it would be better 😶
The graduate admissions essay guide is linked in the description!
I want to make a collab video with you
If I read a different course for my first degree and I’m trying to read a master course in a different course area, how would I write my statement of purpose?
Focus on discussing transferable skills and expertise in the background section
Nice
Thanks for watching
SOP is not double spaced ! AVOID double spacing !!
Depends on the university/program
Tty grant writer Jones in request for proposals funds for resume along with entry levels objectives for child labor laws department.....?!?!!!
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Bruh I just applied for grad school and I think I failed 😓😓😓😓😓 the statement of purpose ugh this sucks! I’m majoring in psychology and I really want to help people!!!!!! If I don’t get in imma be very depressed
psychology major getting depressed at this issue, hmm...
@@AkshatPandey Lmao, just read your notes 😭
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Link to the Graduate Admissions Essay Guide: acceptedconsulting.com/shop/p/gradadmissionsessayguide
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Neither do I 😔
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I am trying to ascertain, why anyone would want to exchange currency units for a worthless piece of paper?
Why would I want to be paid to study the thing I love learning about you mean?
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Speak too fast with a strange accent very difficult to understand.
I’m sorry I speak too fast. I believe there is a feature to slow the speech or to add subtitles :)
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Thank you so much for this video. You are a mentor for many of us.
You already mentioned that listing faculty's name is important in the statement. Would this be an important factor for the statement? I'm skeptical whether that specific professor might not require the candidate for this term, and I might ruin the chance of getting an opportunity to work with another faculty. What do you suggest?
You are mentioning them, along with others as potential advisors/mentors. Also for PhD programs, I recommend getting in touch with them in advance to ensure their availability