The personal statement is meant to give the review committee an opportunity to learn about your interest in the program and what you hope to gain from admission to the program. The Statement should be between 500-1000 words, and provide the review committee information that will help determine if your professional goals and interests align with the program offerings. The Statement of Interest should include discussion of your academic history and help the review committee “connect the dots” between your academic and vocational history, as well as your goals for your career in the field of interest. Be sure to discuss the specific ways in which the program at SUNY Oswego is a good fit for your goals and interests, given your personal history.
For MBA Applicants
In 500–1000 words, describe your unique personal achievements relating to your academic interests and include any experiences you feel have contributed to your educational and professional objectives, such as supervisory activities, program development, leadership activities, and special assignments. Explain what these achievements and experiences have meant to your professional growth, what you hope to achieve professionally in the next five years, what do you expect out of your business degree, and how you will contribute to the classroom experiences. This essay should detail your reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego and it will help the review team better understand your background and evaluate your application.
For Education Applicants
In 500–1000 words, describe your achievements relating to your academic interests and detail your educational and professional objectives with reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego. Additionally, please write your understanding of education and what you would contribute to the School of Education, and how do your past experiences and your goals align with the Conceptual Framework and Dispositions? (To compose your answer, first examine the School of Education Conceptual Framework.)