Your SOP intro matters more than you think

Admissions committees read hundreds of SOPs, and if your opening doesn't spark interest immediately, the rest of your story won't land the way it should.

"Since childhood, I have always been fascinated by ..." or "I am extremely excited to apply for this position...."

It sounds nice, but it doesn't say anything.

A strong SOP introduction does one thing. It tells the reader exactly why you're here and where you're going.

Start with purpose; clarity; and intention

Your intro should answer three questions quickly:

• What do you want to study?

• Why does it matter to you?

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When you open with directional instead of drama, the reader immediately trusts your story and pays attention to the rest.

Part 2 coming next: How to introduce your story? intros you can copy.