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7 common motivation-letter mistakes

How to avoid generic claims and build a clear personal narrative.

A strong motivation letter is not simply a list of ambitions. It connects your experience, the selected program and your future direction.

Common mistakes

  1. Sending the same letter everywhere
  2. Making claims without evidence
  3. Repeating the CV
  4. Failing to connect with the program
  5. Writing an overly long introduction
  6. Not showing outcomes and lessons
  7. Submitting without proofreading
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