Motivation Letter

Motivation Letter

Tips on How to write a motivation letter

Motivation Letter

• Motivation Letter
• or
• Statement of Purpose
• This is your opportunity to highlight yourself and express your interest/passion/enthusiasm for this program.

How will your letter be remembered (stand out) and distinguish you from all the other applicants?

General Requirement

• Length should be one page unless they require more.
• Be consistent with your font and size.
• Times New Roman with 10-12 font size
• Make sure your Motivation Letter looks clean and consistent.
• Make sure you answer any questions they have provided.

Think Before you Write

• How and why did you become interested in the selected subject or course?
• How can you demonstrate this interest?
• Why did you choose this particular institution?
• Why did you choose to study abroad?
• What career prospects are you considering?
• Have you had to overcome difficult situations and obstacles (financial, social, physical) to achieve your goals?
• What skills and personal qualities do you have?
• What are your achievements and experiences?
• How do you show the strengths of your personality in life?
• What should make a person who reads hundreds of such texts daily remember and distinguish you?

What should make a person who reads hundreds of such texts daily remember and distinguish you?

Tip #1

• Know the general format of a Motivation Letter

Introduction

Main Points (Body)

Conclusion

Focus on: you, your strengths, and explain why you chose this program and university

Tip #2: Brainstorm

• Before you write anything, Brainstorm everything you want to say about yourself.
• Remember they don’t know you. Take your time and collect all the information about you.

Tip #3: Do your Research

• What do you know about the university?
• Why are you interested in their courses?
• What are their values and vision as a school?
• Mention- “I would like to ------”

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TIP #4 Praise yourself

• This is the time to highlight who your are.
• What do you bring to the program? Leader qualities? High academic performance?
• What would you like to improve?
• How will this program help you achiever your goals in the future?
• Don’t just say “This program will help me achieve my goals in the future.”
• Show how it will help you. “This program offers a variety of advanced courses in Economics that allow me to develop my understanding of …”

Tip # 5 Don’t Tell show

• “I am a good leader.”
• “I organized and led a group of fellow students on a cultural field trip to the historic town of Kokand.”

Tip #6 Write clearly

• Write simply and fluently.
• Let your writing flow naturally.
• “This program is my cup of tea.” Why is this not an appropriate sentence?

Tip #7 Be Interesting

• What is unique about you?
• Think about the readers who have to read hundreds of Motivation Letters.
• What can you say that will stick in their minds and help them remember you?

Tip #9 Take your time

• This one page requires a lot of thought, writing, and revising before you have a final copy.
• You should write several drafts and edit.
• Have someone read it before you send it to check grammar, spelling, and word usage.

Tip #8 Be Positive

• Always focus on your strengths and what you want to learn/experience/give back.
• “I am eager to learn and prepared to adapt myself to a new environment.”

Structure

• Introduction:
• Body Paragraph:
• First paragraph: explain your background: “I am currently studying….. “ List accomplishments.
• Second paragraph: What are your current activities and interests and how do they relate to this program.
• Third paragraph: Explain why this program is the best fit for you
• Fourth paragraph: Explain your future plans.

Conclusion

• Briefly summarize your main points.
• “I believe I’d be a good fit for the program because _____”
• “Thank you for considering my application, I look forward to your positive response. ”