CANADA · CHAPTER 6
SOP, study planand references.
Write one SOP for the university and a separate study plan (letter of explanation) for the visa officer. The study plan explains why this programme, why Canada, how it fits your background, how you will pay and what you will do after.
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Study plan checklist
- Your background and how the programme builds on it
- Why this institution and province
- Funding
- Career plan
- Explain gaps or a change of field
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Study plan for the visa
Besides the SOP for admission, many applicants include a study plan (letter of explanation) with the study permit application: why this programme, why Canada, how it fits your education and career, how you will pay, and your plans after graduating. It should match your other documents exactly.
Canadian résumé basics
- No photo, age, marital status or religion
- Achievements with numbers, not duties
- Two pages maximum for experienced candidates
- Volunteer experience is valued
- Tailor keywords to each job — many employers use applicant tracking systems
WHERE TO GO NEXT
Keep going: the pages that help next.
Each card says what you will find there. Looking for something else? See every page on the site.
CANADA GUIDE
Application & PAL
Apply to a DLI, get your letter of acceptance and PAL (if needed), then apply for the study permit online with biometrics.
CANADA GUIDE
Admission requirements
Documents, marks, IELTS and deadlines for Canadian university and college admission from India for Fall 2027.
ADMISSIONS
Admissions process
How applications work, from shortlist to offer, and where students go wrong.
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