here's UIUC's
Please describe your previous academic work in your proposed field of
study and include a personal statement regarding your goals for
graduate study and a professional career. In your response, list
memberships in honor societies and professional organizations;
scholarships, prizes, honors, or other recognition; and give titles of
publications, major papers, or theses of which you are author or
co-author (if published, give citation). Please limit your response to
1000 words.*
Statement of Objectives:
Please explain why you are a good candidate for graduate school. You
should describe why you wish to attend graduate school, what you would
like to study, and any research experience you have. Describe one or
more accomplishments you are particularly proud of that suggest that
you will succeed in your chosen area of research.
Statement Of Purpose
The Academic Statement of Purpose should be a concise, well-written
statement about your academic and research background, your career
goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your
career, and educational objectives.
The following fields are required on the header of your Statement:
Your name
The name of your proposed program of study
Your 8 digit UM ID (if known
Prepare a statement of purpose on a separate sheet of paper. Type a concise one- or two-page statement in the following format: