#  Should I mention specific PIs I want to work with and why in my statement of purpose? 

 



That can be useful to illustrate your interests. Overall, the reader should have a clear sense of your research interests, and those interests should align with faculty members who are affiliated with the program(s) you’re applying to.



 

 

 



 

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