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Statement planning worksheet

Use this to plan a motivation letter, statement of purpose or personal statement. Write the final text yourself and follow the provider’s authorship rules.

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  1. Exact question and word limit: [ ]
  2. What I want to study or investigate: [ ]
  3. Two real experiences that demonstrate preparation: [ ]
  4. A specific feature of this programme that fits my goal: [ ]
  5. What I can contribute: [ ]
  6. My credible next step after the programme: [ ]
  7. Context the assessor needs, if relevant: [ ]
  8. Claims that need evidence or correction: [ ]
  9. Provider’s rules on writing assistance: [ ]
  10. Feedback to address before submission: [ ]

This is not a successful application example and does not predict selection.

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