This article provides various tips to aid you in formulating commendable SOP.

1. Write FLAWLESS Essays
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2. About
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3. Introduction
• Are you planning to write an essay but feel
intimidated by the topics?
• Perplexed about the organization and content of
your essay?
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4. Introduction
Then this article is
meant for
YOU !!
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5. Introduction
• This article elucidates the esoteric art of writing
flawless essay
• By the end of this article you can expect much
clearer prospective on creating winning Essays
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6. First tip
Start with a Bang, End with Panache
• Open your essay with a powerful sentence.
It is evident that the opening and closing lines of any
presentation, essay, letter or communication of any sort
are the most crucial and have max impact.
• End your essay with a summary of whatever you have
discussed and close it with some lines that display your
gusto.
Gyan :
Start with a grabber of an opening line. Google the list of first sentences in essays from
successful Ivy League applicants. Use them judiciously in your essay and experience
how powerful your essay becomes.
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7. Second tip
Keep it sweet & succinct
• Keep it sweet, appealing, hard hitting or anything
that makes an impact
• Don’t try to write an epic : keep it reasonably
short.
Gyan:
Remember you need to convince them in just 500 odd words.
Cover what you feel supports your application the best.
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8. Third tip
Tell a good story; give examples to
support
• Corroborate your story with good real life
examples.
• Be genuine. Don't try to fake yourself just to
impress . Do not project yourself as someone who
you aren’t in your real life
Gyan:
Don't rely too heavily on any set pattern; experiment and then decide
what is best for you
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9. Fourth tip
Rehearse before you start
• Try out your essay as an oral story to mentors,
family or friends.
• Clarify doubts and watch for facial and body
language to identify where your essay may
need more work.
Gyan:
Keep your focus on what's personally important instead of what's impressive
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10. Last tip
Harness the power of INTROSPECTION
Ask yourself two questions before you start
with your essay……
• Is the topic of my essay important to me?
• What are the unique points that will make
my essay stand out?
In the end, if you are able to satisfy yourself,
you will have a wonderful essay
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11. That’s It !!
BEST OF LUCK !!
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