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motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:56 pm
by 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
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:58 pm
by 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
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:49 pm
by 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.
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:02 pm
by 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.
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:25 pm
by ultraspatial
thanks guys
sounds like bigger bs than sucking up tbh
nowaysj wrote: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
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:33 pm
by nowaysj
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:35 pm
by rickyarbino
How old are you man? Some legitimately 12 year old movements a'gwarn.
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:39 pm
by ultraspatial
said the most needlessly argumentative dude on here
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:42 pm
by rickyarbino
That's just it though, I argue about matters of truth. He's quite widely a dick and also pretty creepy imo.
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:45 pm
by rickyarbino
That being said, I reckon I'm about 15.
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:54 pm
by finji
lol @ geting defensive over noways legit advice..
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:59 pm
by AxeD
You had nowaysj on the foe list? Don't include that in the letter.
Probably some personal beef.
Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:16 am
by nousd
remember, you're
ultraspecial
show 'em that jumping thru hoops is no big deal
and that you're passionate about your subject.

Re: motivation essay/letter
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:47 am
by DrGatineau
ultraspatial wrote:said the most needlessly argumentative dude on here
this was once true, but i don't think it's the case anymore