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I need to write a statement of intent to apply for admission to another area of concentration, I'm feeling very baffled. Today is the first time I have ever heard of a statement of intent-

It sounds pretty self explainatory; but then again this is a big deal to me and I want to make sure I say what I need to say and not say what I don't need to say. I hate the feeling that I'm stumbling around in the dark.

Any suggestions on what is and is not appropriate for a statement of intent??? I'm trying to find info on the internet but would appreciate any advice, thanks

The only thing I can say is to write it as a post and let many people judge and critique it

then do a copy and paste to your word processor when your ready

Just a sugestion

Try to find a good example that exists somewhere already to base yours off of.

You could ask a friend or contact who has already successfully applied this way... doubtless they know how to do one well enough or they wouldn't have succeeded... :D

Don't know anyone who has written one of these, unfortunately. I've found some things on the net; but they are mostly for grad student applications. The art department uses an entirely different language that I am still learning; that's part of my doubt in doing the right thing here. But I'm taking all the suggestions I find anywhere in stride anyway.

I've almost finished writing it though, I'll see how it sounds when I'm done. nononono I won't post it; right now it's over the top :eek:

I will have my dad or a friend look it over when it's finished; but I wish I had a better idea of how this is supposed to be written. Back to the search...

Thanks to you both for the suggestions :)

Subtle:

This sort of sounds like a "mission statement" of YOURSELF.....I think the thing to keep in mind here is to be totally honest about yourself....and make it sound REAL and make it sound like you're a totally creative person who can think "outside the box"....

and make it sound like you LOVE art....(is that what you will be studying?).....and how it will enhance not only your own life -- but others' lives....

I think you are right on target Joan. The honesty makes it sound over the top, I love creating things (I don't think I can use the word 'art' yet!) and want to do nothing but. I am so serious about this that is sounds scary on paper (maybe it's just scary to me); and I could easily write several pages about what I want to do.

Pinpointing an audience is tough too; I have no idea who would be interested in what I want to work on. But I am trying my best to make a case for interest... I don't know if I can say I can enhance anyone's life; but that is one of my wishes- gulp, that's a thoughy

I think I'm just too wound up about this. You are right about the statement, and I think that's pretty much what I've written up... I hope it is anyway! I think I need a chill pill :D

Thank you

Actually, I think you just gave me the chill pill.

I think you are right, that's what I have; clean it up, have it proofed, and turn it in. The way you put it, it just sounds right.

I wish you had written the blasted application instructions! They made it so vague!!