What is the purpose of an IT statement

:A statement of purpose (also called a letter of intent or a research statement) introduces your interests and experience to the admissions committee.

Explanation :A statement of purpose (also called a letter of intent or a research statement) introduces your interests and experience to the admissions committee. For research-focused programs, like most PhDs and many master’s degrees, your statement of purpose will focus primarily on your past research experience and plans.

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