Should I write different sops for different colleges?

A good SOP should be fit with the university as well as the program you are applying for. Ideally you should write a separate SOP for each program you apply for so that it is fit with the university and indicate that you know about and are interested in that specific program.

Can I apply for two degrees at the same university?

The answer to your question is yes, you can apply to multiple programs at the same university.

What happens if I copy SOP?

If the admission committee does not find your application in sync with your SOP, then you might think that you have copied it from somewhere and then there are chances that they will reject your application. Therefore, you should be extra careful not to copy your SOP from anywhere.

Can you send SOP to multiple universities?

Yes you can provided you tailor the existing sop to suit the college you are applying. Each college and each program in the college is different and has a something unique. So you need to bring that uniqueness factor out in your sop.

Can I do SOP for two different universities at the same time?

You definitely can! Only if it’s for the same program but different university. How is this University going to help you achieve your future goal, because this is University specific. Keep the word count in mind because different universities have different word count limit for SOP.

Does expressing different ideas in SOPs affect admissions?

As such, expressing different ideas in different SOPs, etc. did not have any impact on my admissions to my knowledge. I would, however, caution you against applying to two degree programs within the same department (e.g., the Master’s degree and the doctoral degree).

Can you apply to two different departments at the same university?

When I applied to graduate school, I sometimes sent applications to two departments within the same university because I could see myself being a fit for either department. In fact, at least one school had explicit instructions for applicants to two or more departments, so it is likely not as uncommon as one might think.

Can I apply to two PhD programs at the same time?

This might come across as a sign that you do not fully know what you want to do, which can hurt your application to both programs. Many departments (although certainly not all) have a policy where if you apply to the PhD program and are rejected, you can automatically be considered for the Master’s degree program.