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 ...

To gain admission to a master’s of fine arts program, or any graduate program for that matter, you have to write a statement of purpose. I began my statement like this: “From an early age, people have ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. Graduate and professional schools often require some sort of written statement—often called a “statement of purpose,” “personal ...

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 ...

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 ...

Having a clear and compelling purpose is now becoming increasingly essential for any company or brand which seeks to attract talent, inspire its community and out-innovate its competition. At its best ...