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Profile 6: Letter of Intent
Profile 6: Letter of Intent
what your career goals are and how the EDHEC-Risk Institute PhD in Finance could
contribute to achieving these
how your research interests correspond to the areas of expertise of the EDHEC-Risk
Institute PhD in Finance and its faculty
why you believe your academic and professional background and personal
characteristics equip you to take this multi-year and intense educational endeavour to
a successful term
how you will make a positive contribution to the programmes learning environment
Your letter should be typed and should be between 500 and 1,000 words. Indicate your
name and the programme for which you are applying at the bottom of each page. Staple
these pages together with this sheet on top.
This essay is an important part of your application and will help the Admissions Committee
understand your personality, motivation, and potential for doctoral studies as well as the
contribution you would make to the programme as a member of its entering class of 2014 or
2014/2015.