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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Co-Founder, Conspiracy of Love, and Good is the New Cool. This article is more than 5 years old. Having a clear and compelling ...

The statement of purpose for research in your doctoral program application is an opportunity for the Admissions Committee to learn the most about you as a prospective researcher. your ability to ...

In extraordinary times, a statement of purpose can serve as an organization’s anchor. A clear reminder of a company’s core identity grounds employees, customers, and other stakeholders, who may feel ...

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 ...

Organizations in all sectors are increasingly required by their investors, customers, employees, and wider stakeholders to articulate a clear statement of corporate purpose. Purpose isn’t about profit ...

Kate Ellis, a former English professor who taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for more than 40 years, says she started teaching as a way to have a positive impact on others. In ...

Sometimes a great purpose statement may be wrestling with two conflicting intentions that create a space for continuous innovation and growth. I love this. Baked into this statement is two conflicting ...