Sample Statements of Purpose (SOPs)

The sample SOPs are this page are useful guides for helping you write your own SOP. These SOPs were used for non-native (ESL) English speakers, but they contain useful phrases and ideas for anyone applying to graduate school.

These SOPs have been edited to preserve anonymity, and they are intended for reference purposes only. Plagiarism is not cool. (And besides, you’ll probably get caught, so it’s really not worth it.)

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Accounting and Management Statement of Purpose

Accounting and Management Statement of Purpose (2)

Architecture Statement of Purpose

Architecture Personal Statement

Art Education Statement of Purpose

Art History Statement of Purpose 

Branding Strategy Statement of Purpose

Brand Management / Branding Strategy Statement of Purpose

Business Analytics Personal Statement

Chemical Engineering Statement of Purpose

Child Psychology / Developmental Psychology Statement of Purpose 

Computer Science Statement of Purpose

Design Statement of Purpose

Design Management Statement of Purpose

Design Strategy / Design Management Statement of Purpose

Economics Statement of Purpose

Fashion Marketing Statement of Purpose

Finance Statement of Purpose

Finance / Investment Statement of Purpose

Hotel Management Statement of Purpose

Human Resources Management Statement of Purpose

Information Management Statement of Purpose

Management Statement of Purpose

Marketing Statement of Purpose

Marketing Statement of Purpose (2)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Statement of Purpose

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Statement of Purpose (2)

Music Statement of Purpose

Product Design Statement of Purpose

Public Health Management Statement of Purpose

Sociology Statement of Purpose

Sports Management Statement of Purpose

Supply Chain Management Statement of Purpose

Telecommunications / Communication Engineering Statement of Purpose