I can't offer you any examples (that would be a violation of policy and ethics), but I can tell you what you should include.
Who am I (education, experience, awards, skills, distinctions, etc.)?
Why am I interested in this field of study?
Why am I particularly qualified for graduate study in this area? How have I prepared for study in this field?
Why am I interested in this particular program?
What is my potential specific area of interest? Why?
What are my interests or influences in terms of theory?
What are my long-term goals?
And for goodness sake, PROOFREAD for grammar and spelling errors! Your application statement should be in PERFECT English (or whatever language the program favors).
If there are any blemishes on your undergraduate transcript, or gaps in your preparation, explain them.
Also, it's always a good practice to show familiarity with current literature in the field, *especially* if you are not submitting a current writing sample.
One other piece of advice: Tailor each statement of intent for each program. Speak with your current professors before you apply, and ask about the strengths of various programs. You should already know which scholars are of greatest interest to you as mentors, but it is always wise to ask current professors if they know these scholars. (You may learn that Professor XX, while brilliant, is a lousy mentor for grad students.)
Hope this helps!
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