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Writing an amazing Letter of Motivation ‘or Master's Dégre€ Applicants What, Why, and How? WHAT IS LETTER OF MOTIVATION? Personal document detailing the reasonsto apply for a certain degree Presents your motivation for a certain field and your thoughts about it Presents your personality as a whigle Why Is It WeEveD? -For evaluation of studént profile wart admission -For differentiating between good, better, and best candidates How Is 17 evauaTeD? Professor from the respective department reads it -Content, Arguments, Organization of content, Word Count, Writing Ability -Weighs equal to one's GPA Used a basis for Interview (Most cases) How to write a Letter of Motivation? Basic Rules TAKE YOUR TIME TO WRITE PRELIMINARY RESEARCH bo Nor copy FoLLow GuipeLines ‘Takes weeks to write an outstanding me Gather knowledge about he program Plagiarism is taken seriouslyin Fallow university specific guidelines: Ce and university you choose Finland ‘Word count, research questions ete Write Simply Recommended Structure 5 - Paragraphs Format 3- Paragraphs Format Introduction & Your Motivation Academic Background & Achievements 1. Introduction & Your Motivation ‘Work Experience or Internships Academie + Professional Background Main Motivational Para 3. Main Motivation + Conclusion Conclusion Introduction -Start with a formal salutation: Respected Sir/Madam, Dear SirfMtadami, Respected Admission Committee -Do not write university's contact details -Start with Your name -Mention the name of program and the universit -Mention your main motivational statement -3to4 sentences are enough c Academic Background Clearly state your previous degree and the awarding institution -Mention your CGPA if it is good enough -Mentiof your acadeffic a@hievements (Medals, honors, scholarships) if any -Mention the Courses that are relevant to intended Masters program -Mention any co-curricular activ ‘Mention the connection between BSc and MSc if you can make one Professional Background - Work Experience & Skills THOSE WHO HAVE ACTUAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -Start by mentioning your most-recent position Talk about the skills you are learnini, “Mention your previous work expériente Talk about the skills you have learnt already “Make a cotinection between you work experience and your intended MS THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ACTUAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -Start by mentioning your Internships Talk about your role and responsibilities Talk about the skills you learned during your internship -Mention any relevant project work -Make a connection between your current skil-set and intended MS Main Motivational Paragraph - Most Important TALK ABOUT A RESEARCH PROBLEM YOU-WANT To SOLVE Based on your BSc. & Work experien¢e, think of a-fealsworld problem in the domain ‘World is facing (issu), there hasn't been any research done in the domain of (domain) -I want to sdlve'this problem by utilizing my (skills) way TH MS AND WHY THIS UNIVERSITY? The courses taught in this MS (major courses) are going to help -Itisa top university in the field of (domain) Highlight some of the important achievements of this university -Make a strong connection between your BS, MS, and Skills Conclusion TALK ABOUT YOUR GOALS (ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL) I want to shape ihyselfas a (professional title) 1 have always.wanted to be -How is this program and uni going to help you? End with regards

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