Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

A statement of purpose (SOP) is more than just a formality—it’s an opportunity to present your professional and academic journey in a compelling way, demonstrating your qualifications, ambitions, and ...

A company statement of purpose, the 2020s version of a mission statement, should help unify your team by setting a common goal. They’re a little bit branding, a little bit company culture and a little ...

To gain admission to a master’s of fine arts program, or any graduate program for that matter, you have to write a statement of purpose. I began my statement like this: “From an early age, people have ...

A well-crafted corporate purpose statement is impactful on two fronts: It articulates your organization’s mission and aspirations to external stakeholders and sends a signal to your employees about ...

The focus of a statement of purpose is typically what you have accomplished academically in the past and what you plan to accomplish academically and professionally in the future. This document ...

An SOP for scholarships is a personal essay that articulates your academic journey, career goals, and the reasons you're seeking financial assistance. An SOP for scholarships is a personal essay that ...

Stephanie Hedge is a PhD Candidate in Rhetoric and Composition at Ball State University who specializes in Digital Literacies and is a permanent author at GradHacker. You can follow her on twitter at ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’ve probably already gotten the message by now that your new company or startup needs a good mission statement. It’s how you pinpoint ...