[header] How to write an effective statement of purpose [title] Remember that your first paragraph should be no longer than four or five sentences. [step] However, it should also give a summary of the entire statement of purpose. Many graduate committees will read your first paragraph to decide if the rest of your application is worth reading as well.
[title] Keep it clear and concise, yet detailed and specific when it comes to faculty and areas of potential research. [title] Don't tell the admissions committee how amazing you are.