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<H1 id=general>General Statement of Purpose Guidelines</H1> <P><A href="http://www-ogsr.ucsd.edu/admissions/application/statement/#specific">Department/Program Specific Statement of Purpose Guidelines</A></P> <P><B><U>Formatting</U></B></P> <P>The online Statement of Purpose accepts limited formatting options. Regardless of the font size and style you have chosen in your word processing program, it will default to a standard font once pasted into the online text box. Bold and Italic text will not carry over. Tabs and indentations will not carry over, so please insert a blank line between paragraphs. Bulleted and numbered lists will carry over. </P> <P>The online Statement of Purpose is limited to approximately 2000 to 2500 words (13,200 characters). Some departments have set specific limits to the Statement, while others allow longer Statements to be submitted on paper. You must check with your department for specific Statement of Purpose requirements and guidelines (some <A href="http://www-ogsr.ucsd.edu/admissions/application/statement/#specific">Department/Program Specific Requirements</A> are listed below).</P> <P><B><U>Content</U></B></P> <P>Focus your statement of purpose on the reasons you are interested in attending a specific graduate program at UCSD. Check the <A href="http://www-ogsr.ucsd.edu/admissions/application/statement/#specific">Department/Program Specific Requirements</A> for the Statement of Purpose. The statement should be well organized, concise, and completely free of grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Before submitting the statement, seek constructive comments and criticism from friends and advisors.</P> <P>Five <EM>primary</EM> topics to cover in your statement of purpose:</P> <OL class=listtext> <LI> <P><EM>How did you become interested in this field?</EM> Establish that you have had a long-term interest in the field and that you have taken positive steps in pursuing your interest. Give the committee members a sense of your particular talents and abilities and their relevance to your academic interests.</P> <LI> <P><EM>What experiences have contributed toward your preparation for further study in this field?</EM> Demonstrate your interest by providing examples of research experiences, internships, work experience, community service, publications, or life experiences. Briefly describe what you did in each experience. Also, make sure to articulate what you have learned about the field and how those lessons stimulated you to pursue an advanced degree.</P> <LI> <P><EM>What are your future goals?</EM> Specifically state your degree objective (Master's or Ph.D.) and specify what subdisciplines you are interested in pursuing. For example, if you are applying in political science, the committee needs to know whether you are pursuing American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Political Theory. Let the reader know that you are planning a future career as a university professor, researcher, or consultant, or in public service or private practice (or whatever your goal happens to be).</P> <LI> <P><EM>What are your research interests?</EM> Within your subdiscipline, you should be able to identify one or two topics that are of interest to you. When possible, be specific about your research agenda. Remember that you will be working with professors in research; therefore, your research interests should parallel those of the faculty. (You will usually not be expected to know exactly what you want to research; faculty know that initial interests often change.)</P> <LI> <P><EM>How are you a "match" for the program to which you are applying?</EM> Explain what attracts you most to the institution/program to which you are applying. Align your research interests with those of one or more of the affiliated professors. The better the "match" with the program/professors, the better the chance that you will be admitted.</P></LI></OL> <P>Other factors to weave in (remember these are <EM>secondary</EM> factors):</P> <UL class=listtext> <LI>Give examples of personal attributes or qualities that would help you complete graduate study successfully. <LI>Describe your determination to achieve your goals, your initiative and ability to develop ideas, and your ability to work independently. <LI>Describe background characteristics that may have placed you at an educational disadvantage (English language learner, family economic history, lack of educational opportunity, disability, etc.). <LI>Leave the reader believing that you are prepared for advanced academic work and will be successful in graduate school. </LI></UL> <H1 id=specific>Department/Program Specific Statement of Purpose Guidelines</H1> <P>The following departments have specific guidelines for the Statement of Purpose. If the department is not listed refer only to the <A href="http://www-ogsr.ucsd.edu/admissions/application/statement/#general">General Guidelines</A> above.</P> <H2>Anthropology</H2> <OL>1900 max. word limit which address 3 concerns: <LI>What are your principle research interests and ultimate professional goals? <LI>What relevant preparation have you undertaken for graduate study in anthropology (i.e. course work, field school, internship, etc.)? <LI>How can the Anthropology program at UCSD help you realize your interests and goals? </LI></OL> <H2>Art History</H2> <P>Online Statement of Purpose Only<BR>750-1000 word limit, not to exceed 3 pages</P> <H2>Bioengineering</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Bioinformatics</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Biological Sciences</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose</P> <H2>Biomedical Sciences</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>1000 word limit<BR>Include responses to the following as part of your statement:</P> <OL class=listtext> <LI>Summarize the long term goals of research in which you participated. <LI>Describe one research problem, project or area for graduate study that excites you. Have you thought about what you want to accomplish in graduate school and how is UCSD a good match for these goals?</LI></OL> <H2>Chemical Engineering</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Chemistry and Biochemistry</H2> <P>Accept only the online Personal Statement<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Clinical Research</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Cognitive Science</H2> <P>2500 word limit: online Statement of Purpose accepted<BR>Your essay should include the following:</P> <OL> <LI>Describe one research problem, project or area for graduate study that excites you <LI>How has your background prepared you to pursue such a research problem?</LI></OL> <H2>Communication</H2> <P>No word limit; typically under 4 pages</P> <H2>Computer Science and Engineering</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose; please make the statement concise and to the point, addressing the applicant's past accomplishments within the realm of computer science and engineering, reasons why the applicant feels that he or she is especially qualified for the program, and goals that the applicant wishes to pursue.</P> <H2>Economics</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Education Studies</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Electrical and Computer Engineering</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Ethnic Studies</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <P><STRONG>Writing Sample Also Required</STRONG></P>Provide at least one writing sample (e.g., term papers) of no more than 30 pages. Applicants may submit a paper copy to the department address or send e-mail attachment (.pdf or Word files only) to <A href="mailto: taitchis@ucsd.edu">taitchis@ucsd.edu</A>. <H2>Health Care Organizations</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Health Law</H2> <P>Online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>History</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>http://attila.sdsu.edu/jdp</H2> <H2>International Relations and Pacific Studies</H2> <P>Accepts online or paper Statement of Purpose<BR>No word limit, encourage applicants to limit to 2-3 pages (if paper)<BR>Essay should include:</P> <OL class=listtext> <LI>Your research interests and/or professional objectives in international affairs. <LI>How your background has prepared you to pursue these objectives. <LI>How the IR/PS program will help you achieve these objectives.</LI></OL> <H2>Latin American Studies</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>800 word limit</P> <P>Statement of Purpose should include the following:</P> <OL> <LI>Your research interests (if you are interested in a concentration you should also include a short statement explaining your intellectual and career interests in the field). <LI>Relevant preparation for graduate study in Latin American Studies (coursework, research experiences, or field work) <LI>Career goals after obtaining your M.A. <LI>Which aspects of the UCSD Latin American Studies program make us a good match for your main interests and professional goals? </LI></OL> <H2>Linguistics</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>1200 word limit, encourage limiting to (the equivalent) of one to two printed pages.<BR>Essay should include:</P> <UL class=listtext> <LI>Your main theoretical interest(s) in linguistics (perhaps a subfield that engages you, or a specific linguistic topic); <LI>Relevant preparation for graduate study in linguistics, including coursework, research experiences, or field work; <LI>Any interests in specific languages or language groups; <LI>Most importantly, which aspects of the UCSD Linguistics department make us a good match for your main interests and professional goals.</LI></UL> <H2>Literature</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, M.A.S.</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Materials Science and Engineering</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>limited to 1 page<BR>Include additional information on the following as part of your statement:</P> <OL class=listtext> <LI>Areas of interest: Materials Synthesis and Processing, Materials Structural Characterization, Materials Property Characterization, Materials Functionality or specify other interest. <LI>Classes of materials of interest: Structural, Electronic, Magnetic, Optical, Multi-Functional, Smart or Composites. <LI>Who are you interested in working with.</LI></OL> <H2>Mathematics</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Molecular Pathology</H2> <P>Online statement of purpose only: 2500 word limit.</P> <H2>Music</H2> <P>Accepts online or paper Statement of Purpose<BR>No word limit, encourage applicants to limit to 2-3 pages</P> <H2>Neurosciences</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Philosophy</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Physics</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>Limit to one page only</P> <H2>Political Science</H2> <P>Prefers online statement of purpose. 1500 word limit.</P> <H2>Psychology</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>1500 word limit. Discuss your interests, ambitions, and experiences in psychology. What type of research would you do at UCSD? What faculty members might assist you?</P> <H2>Rady School of Management</H2> <P>Essay Questions: On-line MBA application includes 3 required essay questions; the first two have a 500 word maximum each; the third has a 250 word maximum. Two optional essays are available.</P> <H2>Scripps Institution of Oceanography</H2> <P>Online Statement of Purpose required<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Sociology</H2> <P>Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Structural Engineering</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Theatre and Dance</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose<BR>2500 word limit</P> <H2>Visual Arts</H2> <P>Prefers the online Statement of Purpose; 1-2 pages only</P>