While all programmes require you to submit a statement of academic purpose, a few programmes require you to follow a specific format when writing your statement. Always check the programme page for ...

Graduate school admissions essays are an opportunity to stand apart from other applicants. Follow these tips for crafting a strong statement of purpose and personal history statement. (Karin ...

The research proposal and statement of academic purpose are both important aspects of your application. Below is detailed information on the purpose and expectations for the research proposal and ...

Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

Imagine, for a moment, a slinky: coiled, compact, stationary, full of potential. It is much longer in reality than in appearance, with plenty to unravel. If perched atop a set of stairs, it does not ...

Sometimes a great purpose statement may be wrestling with two conflicting intentions that create a space for continuous innovation and growth. I love this. Baked into this statement is two conflicting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Eccles writes about sustainability in the capital markets. I am asking all of you who read this post to do whatever you can ...

In extraordinary times, a statement of purpose can serve as an organization’s anchor. A clear reminder of a company’s core identity grounds employees, customers, and other stakeholders, who may feel ...

A company statement of purpose, the 2020s version of a mission statement, should help unify your team by setting a common goal. They’re a little bit branding, a little bit company culture and a little ...