motivation essay/letter

[ultraspatial]

gotta write one to apply for a masters but i have 0 experience with this

should i write like a list of reasons why i want to pursue the program and why i think it would be beneficial for me? or something else entirely?

idk sounds like a load of wank to me. all the other masters at my uni base their admission interviews on a research project. tbh i find that way easier and a bit more fair - for the lack of a better word - than having to suck up in an interview or w/e

[ehbes]

I'd write why I want to be selected and why I should be selected. if its anything like the personal essay i had to write for uni, they're essentially giving you space to brag and say why they should select you

[nowaysj]

Your chances would go up if you capitalized the appropriate words. Ehbs included.

Don't write about why it would be better for you, write why it would be better overall - what you could bring to the program, what benefit you acquiring your masters could have on your community, your country.

From your post you sound self-obsessed and lethargic, not the traits they want to see in applicants. Buck up, man.

[rickyarbino]

I don't know what you're studying and I'm not sure if it's the same with all masters but I've looked into maths/physics/philosophy before and a lot of places have you teach undergraduates while studying. With that in mind, and the fact that in the fields I mentioned a lot of people are looking to go on and do doctoral work, I'd suggest trying to convey why you would be a valuable addition to the department. Talking about your specific area(s) of interest and department members who've been active in them could be helpful. Detailing your personal research interests may be good too.

If you're at uni now look into the career services and ask them. Also talk to your subject's professors about it.

[ultraspatial]

thanks guys

sounds like bigger bs than sucking up tbh

Your chances would go up if you capitalized the appropriate words. Ehbs included.

Don't write about why it would be better for you, write why it would be better overall - what you could bring to the program, what benefit you acquiring your masters could have on your community, your country.

From your post you sound self-obsessed and lethargic, not the traits they want to see in applicants. Buck up, man.

now i remember why i had you on my foe list

[nowaysj]

[rickyarbino]

How old are you man? Some legitimately 12 year old movements a'gwarn.

[ultraspatial]

said the most needlessly argumentative dude on here

[rickyarbino]

That's just it though, I argue about matters of truth. He's quite widely a dick and also pretty creepy imo.

[rickyarbino]

That being said, I reckon I'm about 15.

[finji]

lol @ geting defensive over noways legit advice..

[AxeD]

You had nowaysj on the foe list? Don't include that in the letter.

Probably some personal beef.

[nousd]

remember, you're ultraspecial

show 'em that jumping thru hoops is no big deal
and that you're passionate about your subject.

[DrGatineau]

said the most needlessly argumentative dude on here

this was once true, but i don't think it's the case anymore