Reading my MIT Masters in City Planning Grad School Essay (real example 2020)

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  • @LaurenValdez
    @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Vote on what my next video should focus on? Put your answer in the comments:
    A) How to overcome a low GPA
    B) Before and after STEM Statement of Purpose
    C) 1500 word and 500 word STEM SOP
    D) Other - tell me what you'd like to see

  • @CarlosSegoviano-o9h
    @CarlosSegoviano-o9h วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Lauren! I just found your channel and this video! I'm so suprised because I'm also from Wilmington and I'm looking into Masters in Urban and Regional Planning degrees! I'm happy that I'm not the only one in Wilmington that is interested in this field and I'm happy to see that someone from the neighborhood is succesful in their career and life! I would love to connect with you!

  • @Noodles4L
    @Noodles4L 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is the exact essay I needed to read. You are fantastic writer!

  • @TheProductiveGeneralist
    @TheProductiveGeneralist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wooow... I feel so small now, haha but I'm not gonna self-sabotage.... I'll take this as inspo. Your statement is ON POINT. CONGRATS 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Come to my free office hours or check out my video on imposters syndrome. I think I'm pretty regular, but my loved ones helped my hype up this statement to make me sound more impressive than I feel. Don't self-sabotage, go after your goals!

  • @toluwanimiajike960
    @toluwanimiajike960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow. This was great. Also, loved how you set the tone with that intro.
    I learnt a thing or two.

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome. Thanks for the encouragement. It gives me motivation to create more videos!

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also check out this video which goes into more detail on the statement and how to apply it to your own essays. th-cam.com/video/2TfOFFL_OQM/w-d-xo.html

  • @nisto1518
    @nisto1518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you very much for posting this. It is very informative, and generous of you to offer insight. I've been researching Master's programs as a follow-up to my undergraduate education, and this is extremely helpful.

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Glad I could help! Make sure to subscribe and if you are on my email list you will be the first to know about new resources. landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i0p4x3

  • @eishahuzefa
    @eishahuzefa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    chills, this was so so good thank you so much!

  • @rishabhkaurav
    @rishabhkaurav 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG I just discovered your channel and I must say whatever you are creating is superbly helpful and inspirational.. keep up the good work.

  • @hernandbagaskara
    @hernandbagaskara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so informative, thank you so much for sharing!

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome! You might also want to check out this video, which is my MPH application and the essays are essentially the same but in this video I go into detail on do's and don'ts with writing. th-cam.com/video/2TfOFFL_OQM/w-d-xo.html

  • @itsreallythanh
    @itsreallythanh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah, man. I was in the middle of the MIT DUSP MCP application and just found out they're suspending acceptances for Fall '21 :-(

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh no! I have friends who did their MCP's all over and in the long run, the school doesn't matter so much. If you are committed to doing an MCP now consider moving forward with other schools. If after finding out about acceptances, you still feel like nothing is right, you can apply again next year.

  • @rohanjoshi605
    @rohanjoshi605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Lauren, I'm in the process of writing my SOP too, thank you for this, it surely helps folks like us a lot, I must day you're such a good story teller !
    will it be possible for you to review my SOP ??

  • @swapnilsanjivjadhav127
    @swapnilsanjivjadhav127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so well written 👏. Thank you mam i am now clear about the SOP i have to write for MCP program.

  • @solanag1826
    @solanag1826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BRAVO.

  • @c.c7606
    @c.c7606 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was inspiring. Thank you

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Make sure to subscribe and if you are on my email list you will be the first to know about new resources. landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i0p4x3

  • @salvizyan4082
    @salvizyan4082 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do a video on MBA SOP.

  • @giladwasheretravel3553
    @giladwasheretravel3553 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that is an amazing statement and an amazing. You would have gotten in 10 out of 10 times with that

  • @mr.interlocutor
    @mr.interlocutor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing, this was great!

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure, Thank you for watching! Make sure to subscribe and if you are on my email list you will be the first to know about new resources. landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i0p4x3

  • @antlove22tasker
    @antlove22tasker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!

  • @nmrs9317
    @nmrs9317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very entertaining statement of purpose

  • @PrajuUpadhyaya
    @PrajuUpadhyaya 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, can you tell me that is it necessary to have an architectural portfolio to apply for masters in Urban Planning?

  • @hengkymardani901
    @hengkymardani901 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hola Lauren, Comostas

  • @bobbyandrizki7545
    @bobbyandrizki7545 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    500 words essay please

  • @rizwanchowdhury8533
    @rizwanchowdhury8533 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mam, will you please someday review my SOP after I am done? ( a different field though)

  • @tasnimfarah6139
    @tasnimfarah6139 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @oghenegareeyankware8167
    @oghenegareeyankware8167 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. It was informative. However after signing up, how soon can I get the PDF version?

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Immediately after hitting submit, the page redirects to a dropbox download link.

  • @daft2mat
    @daft2mat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Informative!
    So, you are into city planning. I'm an undergraduate of Urban and Regional Planning too.
    I should be done with UG studies by 2021.
    I'm from Nigeria by the way. And I hope to land a Graduate scholarship or assistantship in the US.
    Hope you'd mentor me ☺️

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing! Good Luck! Make sure to subscribe and if you are on my email list you will be the first to know about new resources. landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i0p4x3

  • @bhargavpatel4781
    @bhargavpatel4781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ma’m can you help me in my sop too , I am very bad at writing this kind of stuff

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a few videos where I go through SOPs from people in my office hours, so be sure to check those out. I do office hours where I go over this more with individuals. I will be coming back from family leave soon, so be sure to subscribe and if you are on my email list you will be the first to know about new resources. I have a variety of office hour options, and the price varies. Free sessions are held but I cannot guarantee I'll get to your documents.
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  • @ukhengchingmarma5320
    @ukhengchingmarma5320 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the appropriate length for SOP(two pages)?

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There should be instructions, but generally 2 pages is pretty standard. Sometimes you have a word count which can be as short as 500 words or as long as 1500 words

  • @danikanottage9234
    @danikanottage9234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What strategies can I use to recover from a low g.p.a?

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      GPA is looked at but often not a deal breaker! It will be a few weeks before I have this video ready, but I sent out a newsletter covering this topic in detail here. preview.mailerlite.com/b9g3e2 Make sure to subscribe and if you are on my email list you will be the first to know about new resources. landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i0p4x3

  • @sherifabdelmoneim4069
    @sherifabdelmoneim4069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Lauren, thanks for helpful videos. I am Sherif, Architect from Egypt, I wrote my Personal statement, I need you to review. Can you?

    • @LaurenValdez
      @LaurenValdez  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can check out my office hours here. laurenvaldez.com/events

  • @beingiitian2751
    @beingiitian2751 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maam what is the scope of this course of Planning ? Are the salaries good as compared to software engineers ?

  • @chirag_parekh
    @chirag_parekh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello everyone. Can anyone please review my SOP and suggest to improve it. It will be very kind.

  • @user-pf6vz5ig4l
    @user-pf6vz5ig4l 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    fans only?