Things I learned after 50 SOP reviews | 5 most common essay mistakes

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The statement of purpose is your opportunity to express to the admissions officers that you are a passionate, diligent, and mature student that deserves an admit. However, common mistakes in your essay can stop you from expressing yourself as such a student. In this video, I discuss the top 5 most common mistakes in a Master's, PhD, or MBA application SOP that students make so that you avoid them in your own essay.
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Platitudes
2:29 Pre-college
3:17 Classes
4:25 Resume
6:54 Career

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  • @jithinlalpradeep1396
    @jithinlalpradeep13962 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video. IT always helps to share the mistakes in SOPs rather than saying how it should be.

  • @M.m60387
    @M.m60387 Жыл бұрын

    why is no one talking about how cute he is. You are very intelligent too i wish you all the best in everything. Thanks for the videos

  • @sukritimacker7562
    @sukritimacker75623 жыл бұрын

    You are extremely articulate! The examples are great.. Thanks for helping out.. :)

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @brazilbella4223
    @brazilbella42232 жыл бұрын

    Such an excellent content. How did this not get a like for every view?

  • @danishuddin9752
    @danishuddin9752 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the beautiful content brother. God bless you!

  • @cardiyansane1414
    @cardiyansane14142 жыл бұрын

    Wow ! Amazing sir . Mine is missing that last point . Thanks so much 😊

  • @syedanusratjahan6706
    @syedanusratjahan67063 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful. Thanks 🙏🏻

  • @harshitasachan6106
    @harshitasachan61062 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Very helpful!

  • @fatemeroudini1260
    @fatemeroudini1260 Жыл бұрын

    efficient and helpful. thanks.

  • @arunkvsp
    @arunkvsp2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for your tips :)

  • @vaibhavnageshwaran3428
    @vaibhavnageshwaran34283 жыл бұрын

    Awesome......thanks a lot....first comment....

  • @jhamumamaSwag
    @jhamumamaSwag2 жыл бұрын

    The Jordan Peterson of Graduate Admissions! :D

  • @hrishikeshgondkar658
    @hrishikeshgondkar6582 жыл бұрын

    I have watched a lot of videos on SOPs but not a single one is as precise a video as this one. Struck a chord right when I got stuck whilst doing the essays.

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!!

  • @priyadarshinivenkatesan9111
    @priyadarshinivenkatesan91112 жыл бұрын

    Your content is very helpful, but the background music is a little louder than your actual voice tone.

  • @shovahembya7989
    @shovahembya79892 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! 😊

  • @anikagarg5411
    @anikagarg54112 жыл бұрын

    Also, what would you recommend if one feel the industry isn’t there in the field they wanna work in their home country and the kind of job market in that field, so that’s the reason of pursuing Masters. Would that constitute to a negative statement or it would be taken as a genuine and realistic example.

  • @Sunshine-jd3fg
    @Sunshine-jd3fg Жыл бұрын

    great advices

  • @anikagarg5411
    @anikagarg54112 жыл бұрын

    Is it right to mention the (career) aspirations job roles, company names in the SOP itself.?

  • @yb8524
    @yb8524 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank, any advice for me I am switching phd programs and schools?

  • @temitayoajisafe8346
    @temitayoajisafe8346 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Pls I can’t seem to access the webinar in the link you put up in the description box

  • @himanshikapurwar203
    @himanshikapurwar203 Жыл бұрын

    Video is great and helped me a lot, Thanks for it but the background music is very distracting.

  • @sushmitagurung4311
    @sushmitagurung43112 жыл бұрын

    Bro what if we misspelled 'tracking instead of trekking' in my father's occupation on my SOP

  • @hedgehog8229
    @hedgehog82292 жыл бұрын

    Is it required to include proof of what we say in SOP. suppose i say i got certified in this, then am i supposed to attach it somewhere, or only need to give proof if they later ask to show proof ?

  • @debeshpradhan9269
    @debeshpradhan92693 жыл бұрын

    Hi bro.. recently gave gre again..got 322...(q-168,v-154,awa-3)... toefl 94...1.3 yr experience in wipro as developer... My undergraduate degree was in a non cs/it branch.... suggest me some universities as safe, moderate for computer science. Thanks in advance.

  • @sharansingh4956
    @sharansingh49562 жыл бұрын

    Can i mention my unvalued part time study of my diploma that I have not involved the transcripts too.

  • @mihirpatel8098
    @mihirpatel80982 жыл бұрын

    Can we mention the project we are currently working and had not been completed?

  • @bhadaniaryan41
    @bhadaniaryan41 Жыл бұрын

    Your accent is awesome

  • @basitvahora3474
    @basitvahora3474 Жыл бұрын

    Hello @sachin i have done bsc in biotechnology and i want to study for project management what should i do

  • @geetaawate9236
    @geetaawate92362 жыл бұрын

    How to start sop What points put in why choose university and all

  • @TUBASMOM_official
    @TUBASMOM_official Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @videoentertainment12
    @videoentertainment1211 ай бұрын

    How can i search for job in india package and etc for my Australia study visa SOP

  • @bangalorelord7398
    @bangalorelord73983 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sachin...Can we like start the essay by talking about abacus and how that helped me be passionate about computer science? Do you feel thats relevant? Not talking abt the achievement but just mentioning it to start with

  • @vanashreejoshi8036
    @vanashreejoshi8036 Жыл бұрын

    Is the SOP review portal still available?

  • @bablyrai5323
    @bablyrai5323 Жыл бұрын

    Can you please help sop for english literature for phd

  • @anonymous-wi1pw
    @anonymous-wi1pw2 жыл бұрын

    2:00 2:30 4:00 4:30 5:40 7:00

  • @shiva9878
    @shiva98782 жыл бұрын

    He's!! Good

  • @sbtagaming3556
    @sbtagaming35562 жыл бұрын

    Broo i just want to know does long sop gives negative impact for visa?? Though everything is genuine??

  • @shayakbhadraray9017
    @shayakbhadraray9017 Жыл бұрын

    Question : in terms of writing about the experience, should we describe in detail about the exact work we did or should we just name the institution / company and talk about our learnings?

  • @nuutiii

    @nuutiii

    Жыл бұрын

    I think a nice blend of all three. You briefly describe what you did and where you did it, you reflect on the lessons, then link back to your course (how everything motivates you to pursue the chosen course). Hope this helps :)

  • @shayakbhadraray9017

    @shayakbhadraray9017

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nuutiii Thnx a lot :)

  • @amaldev8411
    @amaldev84112 жыл бұрын

    Bro I failed to sent a email because it shows this email address not found I don't know how..please help me

  • @sriharshaananthoju8671
    @sriharshaananthoju86712 жыл бұрын

    Can we mention two specialisations

  • @rudroroy1054
    @rudroroy10542 жыл бұрын

    Hi @Sachin, I want to apply for MS in Business Analytics but my bachelor degree is in Electronics engineering, I have 4 years of experience, would be advisable to omit my B.Tech details in my sop and only state facts related to my work experiences?

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup, you can do that no problem.

  • @bintabbas257
    @bintabbas2572 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Can we connect ? I'm currently working on my SOP and could really use your help

  • @baghermohammadzadeh9549
    @baghermohammadzadeh954911 ай бұрын

    summary of the video: 1. avoid vague platitudes(instead be as much specific as you can and avoid vague general statements) 2. avoid writing irrelevant pre-college experiences( if you mentioned this part be care that these almost outdated info are highly related to your purposes and goals.) 3. do not state bunch of courses you have taken in BA or MA (just mention relevent courses to the program) 4. state projects and experiencs related to the position or(if the experiences are irrelevant write about the skills that you have learnt from them which you can bring to this new field) 5. talk about your future career aspirations (long term and short term goals)

  • @khushbupatel7437
    @khushbupatel74372 жыл бұрын

    Hey sachin is there any word limit for SOP? and if i m.adding my personal experiences like my mothers illness inspired me to take this peerticular medical course..do i need to attach her medical report?

  • @rajashreer6887
    @rajashreer68873 жыл бұрын

    Is it recommended to give personal reasons that motivated you to apply for the course that you're apply??

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @sherin7444
    @sherin74442 жыл бұрын

    I'm a mechanical graduate and wish to do masters in Artificial intelligence.Since it is not related to my stream,how should I tweak my SOP?

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    2 жыл бұрын

    Discuss your career goals and why the program will help you achieve them. Then, when you talk about your past experiences, only bring up the ones where you gained transferable skills that can be applied in the field of AI or anywhere in your career.

  • @abhijeetdash3516
    @abhijeetdash35162 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sachin, thanks for these precise points. I was wondering if we can get in contact as I have few doubts regarding my profile. Thanks

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup just email us at connect@sachinpullil.com

  • @ramankaur1431

    @ramankaur1431

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SachinPullil150 hey.. in my financial ability , by mistake i have written wrong amount in bracket in words. So will this impact my canada study visa? For example: 45 ( thirty two).. will these affect.

  • @promiseubah6118
    @promiseubah6118 Жыл бұрын

    This is a very useful video but the background music was too loud and distracting

  • @siddharthjain3078
    @siddharthjain30783 жыл бұрын

    What if I dont have any internships or projects at all and I want to apply to phd? Is there any chance of any university ?

  • @lakshbk

    @lakshbk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Messed up pretty bad huh buddy?

  • @prayasratley7582
    @prayasratley75823 жыл бұрын

    should I mention in a sop the reason why my gpa is low? I met with an accident just before my finals

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you should!

  • @rayamajhibaradan
    @rayamajhibaradan2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sachin, as you said you are not supposed to mention your pre-school achievements in your SOP, however, is it alright if I mention them in my resume; things like awards, volunteering, scholarships, achievements, and so on?

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes but they won't count for much

  • @labhsingh7221
    @labhsingh7221 Жыл бұрын

    I applied for malta study visa and in my sop consultant by mistakes wrote 2019 instaed of 2018 in my job experience . I also attached my my job details including appointment letter, relieving letter and salary slips in which everything is correct. I m worried b.coz sop is most important and he already submitted my sop. I m worried . Please tell me wat will happen now

  • @dhalkifl4171
    @dhalkifl41712 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I am going to Canada for Ug. I completed my high school this year. I have only pre college achievements. What should I do ?

  • @rishitachakraborty9783

    @rishitachakraborty9783

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course, if you are applying for an undergraduate program, you will mention your pre college achievements, specifically focusing on your 4 years of High School. What he said in the video was targeted towards Master's and PhD applicants only. Since, they have experienced 3-5 years of college, it's relevant for them to mention those college achievements.

  • @dhalkifl4171

    @dhalkifl4171

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rishitachakraborty9783 Thank you so much

  • @nimeshagunarathne8307
    @nimeshagunarathne83072 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sachin.. I got offer for Human resource management and marketing management.but my degree is BSc in applied sciences (computer science, mathematics statistics).I have work experience in Operations analyst feild..Is it better to accept the offer or do I need to decline it??I have overall 6 for IELTS.If I apply visa with this offer ,will it reject??

  • @chbnj

    @chbnj

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Did you make it?

  • @rupikasrivastava7731
    @rupikasrivastava77313 жыл бұрын

    Why is this video not visible on your channel playlist?

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    3 жыл бұрын

    It should be under all uploads haha

  • @Urhackerr
    @Urhackerr3 жыл бұрын

    Is SOP evaluation free ? I suppose not. Can you tell me what are the charges of it.

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nishant, the link is in the description with all the details! I don't want to state the charges here as they may change by the time someone reads this in the future :)

  • @sanashoukat6447
    @sanashoukat6447 Жыл бұрын

    Can we choose a different course to study in the US or do we have to choose the one we are taking for our bachelor's?

  • @rajatrautan5005

    @rajatrautan5005

    Жыл бұрын

    yep, you can switch fields.

  • @abhishekkaushal8223
    @abhishekkaushal8223 Жыл бұрын

    hi bro... is it possible if you can check my visa SOP ? it will be really helpful for me.

  • @gagan_babbar
    @gagan_babbar Жыл бұрын

    How much do you charge to review a sop ?

  • @warriormindset8611
    @warriormindset861111 ай бұрын

    bro i did you become a sop reviewer?

  • @Akash-ck7eg
    @Akash-ck7eg2 жыл бұрын

    Hey is it okay to write ielts score in sop

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't recommend writing any scores/GPA in your SOP since they have your transcripts/exam results.

  • @sushmathota3314
    @sushmathota33143 жыл бұрын

    In which university did you do your MS?

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was accepted into the University of Pennsylvania and deferred admission to Fall 21.

  • @anikagarg5411

    @anikagarg5411

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SachinPullil150 When exactly did you apply for your Masters.? Approx deadline and start of course for Fall Season.?

  • @anjalirani5839
    @anjalirani58393 жыл бұрын

    Hi do you review SOPs on your own or you have a team.

  • @SachinPullil150

    @SachinPullil150

    3 жыл бұрын

    We have a team now that takes care of it :) They're even better than I am at it haha.

  • @ranoldmbencho1047

    @ranoldmbencho1047

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SachinPullil150 hi please how do I get to you

  • @prashanjitdas1334
    @prashanjitdas1334 Жыл бұрын

    Please control your background music

  • @gargiparichha9372
    @gargiparichha93722 жыл бұрын

    forget about the SOP... I just saw your eyes.

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    @aakritivaid4352 Жыл бұрын

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    @sonampeldendorji2020 Жыл бұрын

    Can you review my SOP for free?

  • @ezekielezichi2326
    @ezekielezichi2326 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such insightful information. Please, can I connect with you on LinkedIn? Again, can you help one edit SoP?

  • @tabegodwin917
    @tabegodwin9176 ай бұрын

    great video. can i get your email address?