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Is there difference: Phd vs. Masters Statement of purpose

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I want to apply for Phd. program. I am wondering should I write about my high school and personal life in my phd SOP? Or should I keep it on my research objective etc.

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I don't think many people care about high school in a PhD application.

Stick to why you want the PhD, and the technical and personal attributes you can bring to the project.

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My PhD sop was restricted to 600 words. This scared the life out of me as i write too much (I am learning not to!). In the end I included my research experience (from my Masters), why I believed the research deserved to be done, why I should be the one to do it. I also commented upon why the uni and faculty would be suitable for my research and specific supervision. As opposed to my Masters sop, in which I included everything, and it was about three times as long!
Good luck!

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