Sekyiwaa’s Space · By Akua Sekyiwaa
Your next application starts here
Free resume and CV templates, a statement of purpose guide, and my own application examples. Choose what you need and make it yours.
WORD · EDITABLE
Resume template
For jobs, internships and other professional applications. Present your experience, projects and skills in a clear, adaptable layout.
WORD · EDITABLE
Academic CV template
For graduate school, research and academic applications. Organize your education, publications, teaching and relevant experience.
PDF · WRITING GUIDE
Write your statement of purpose
Plan your story, explain your academic interests and show why the program fits your goals. A practical guide for master’s and PhD applicants.
A Guide to Writing the Statement of Purpose for Graduate School Applications by Erin Todey, Iowa State University Digital Press (2025). Shared unchanged under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, except where noted.
Read my application examples
See how I connected my experience, research interests and goals. Use these as a reference while writing your own statement.
PDF · PERSONAL STATEMENT
My master’s statement
University of Connecticut
PDF · STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
My PhD statement
Emory University · Computer Science and Informatics
Use your own experiences and wording, and follow the program’s current prompt and word limit.
