Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the strength and effectiveness of a participant's statement of purpose for the PSI program at the Perimeter Institute. Participants are providing feedback and suggestions for improvement, particularly focusing on accessibility and content quality.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related, Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses uncertainty about the strength of their statement of purpose, seeking feedback on how to improve it.
- Another participant requests the statement to be shared as a PDF instead of images, citing access issues with the provided links.
- A third participant confirms they also encountered access issues, noting that the links may have been taken down.
- A mentor contributes a document titled "How to Write a Statement of Purpose," offering additional resources for the original poster.
- A participant thanks the mentor for providing the PDF file.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need for accessible formats for the statement of purpose, but there is no consensus on the content or quality of the statement itself, as feedback on that aspect has not yet been provided.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations regarding the accessibility of the original statement due to broken links, which may hinder the feedback process.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals preparing statements of purpose for academic programs, particularly non-native English speakers seeking guidance on effective writing and presentation.