apoorvab said:
I actually did not include a SOP- i assume that's a study plan of sorts.
What are some key factors to include in the letter? I imagine they are intent, reason of choosing this particular program, what I hope to get out of it and how it will help me in the future. Anything I am missing here?
Trickshot- thank you so much for your invaluable help. I am feeling very dejected right now and your advice is a great morale booster.
Yes and it usually at the head of your file. Reapply with a strong SOP and you should get through. Write 5-10 lines on each topic here and try not to cross 3 pages. No one will read more than that. Heres what my SOP basically containted-
Code:
To,
Canadian High Commission
Subject: Study Permit Application: Passport No. xyz - (name)
Respected VISA Officer,
<<intro paragraph>>
My Previous Education:
10th info with %, 12th info with %, previous college information and experience and what you learned from there.
Work Experience:
(if applicable) Where and for how long - short information. Explain any backlogs/free periods here if you have any.
Why is this Skill Enhancement Required?
Explain why youre doing this course.
Why Education in Canada?
Explain why Canada over America or Ireland, etc.
Why Seneca College and Why the Course?
Explain why Seneca over other Canadian institutes. Why that course makes sense, etc.
My Future Plans:
Explain what you'd do after completing the program. Any plans to work or study. AVOID WRITING ABOUT CANADIAN JOB PROSPECTS- its a sensitive issue. What can really help here is showing offer letters from companies in India showing that you can work here in India after studying this course.
Best Regards,
<<your name>>
Also, since you are applying again, I highly recommend you start your SOP like this. I wrote something like this with the help of my visa consultancy before applying again. Mine was different because I had caips notes but it was something like this -
Code:
To,
Canadian High Commission
Subject: Study Permit Application: Passport No. xyz - (your name)
Respected VISA Officer,
I am reapplying for a study permit to pursue abc course at pqr college. After receiving the refusal I was very disappointed and believe that I was rejected because I did not include a Statement of Purpose (SOP) in my last attempt. I apologise for my over confidence and would like to justify the reasons for this permit as follows-
Why Seneca College and Why the Course?
Explain why Seneca over other Canadian institutes. Why that course makes sense, etc.
Why is this Skill Enhancement Required?
Explain why youre doing this course.
Why Education in Canada?
Explain why Canada over America or Ireland, etc.
My Future Plans:
Explain what you'd do after completing the program. Any plans to work or study. AVOID WRITING ABOUT CANADIAN JOB PROSPECTS- its a sensitive issue. What can really help here is showing offer letters from companies in India showing that you can work here in India after studying this course.
In the past-
My Previous Education:
10th info with %, 12th info with %, previous college information and experience and what you learned from there.
Work Experience:
(if applicable) Where and for how long - short information. Explain any backlogs/free periods here if you have any.
Best Regards,
<<your name>>
Put special emphasis on Why Seneca, why the course, why skill enhancement, why education in canada and future plans. These few paragraphs should be your key info. Do not forget to replace the abc, xyz, pqr before sending it lol.
And do not thank me for the help. I was very low having being rejected back in September and I know how you feel. I spent months lying at home reading info and figuring the best possible way to apply again and I'm glad to share this information in the hopes that it helps anyone reading this.
Cheers
