When applying to college or graduate school, your Statement of Purpose (also known as a Study Plan / Personal Statement) is a very important part of your application. Many will say it is the most important part of your application, though this is not necessarily true. If your grades are terrible, a great SOP may not be able to rescue you. If your grades are outstanding, your SOP will be less important. However, if your grades and test scores are pretty good, your SOP may be very important in convincing the admissions personnel to give you a chance. In this case, it is important that