I see no need.Could others also comment, please?
"Intend" feels a bit too forceful to me in this context. I assume you are writing to university administrators, who have the power to grant or deny you admission, regardless of your intention. I might change "intend" to "seek."Is this correct and natural?
Please refer to my statement of purpose, in which I explain in depth why I intend to do a degree at Harvard University.
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