We are going to be running a series of anon questions that revolve around applying for grad school!
If you are applying & have questions, or struggled with something when you were applying, DM us & we will add it to the thread!
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If you are applying & have questions, or struggled with something when you were applying, DM us & we will add it to the thread!
#PhDChat #GradSchool #PhDBalance #PhDApplying
Q1 - How do you start to look for programs in a field? How do you even start to assess them for differences?
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Anon Answer to Question 1
Start by contacting the graduate admissions office or officer (website should be able to tell you). They will be able to tell you whether you can apply & then find a supervisor or if you need a supervisor to agree to work with you before you can apply.
Start by contacting the graduate admissions office or officer (website should be able to tell you). They will be able to tell you whether you can apply & then find a supervisor or if you need a supervisor to agree to work with you before you can apply.
Anon 2 Answer to Q1
The best way to evaluate different programs is to talk to current/past students. They know all the tea. Many places can promise the moon but don't follow-through. When they say you can go to (some) conferences even if you're not presenting do they mean it?
The best way to evaluate different programs is to talk to current/past students. They know all the tea. Many places can promise the moon but don't follow-through. When they say you can go to (some) conferences even if you're not presenting do they mean it?
We have so many questions to post today!
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Q2 - I am overwhelmed by all the grad positions advertised. How do you choose what schools to apply to since it is so expensive?
Q3 - How hard is it to get accepted as an international school or find finance?
Q7- Is the GRE really important? What kind of scores do you need?
Q19 - Is it ok to ask retired professors for letters of recommendation? What's the best way to phrase that sort of an email?
Q20 - How to write a draft recommendation letter? I was asked to write a draft of my own one by a professor.
Q 21 - Is it a good idea to choose a specific professor as master thesis promoter who is likely to be your PI in grad school? In other words, should i choose Prof. X to promote my master thesis because he will have a spot open for a PhD student?
Q22 - How can you phrase an email of interest to a potential PI? What should be included? Should you assume Dr if it's not specified on the website?
Q23 - What is the best way to contact a professor you don’t know? How should you start that interaction?
Q24 - If your program has rotations the first year, Is it good to reach out to potential mentors at universities before applying or is that excessive?
Q25 - How to start approaching PIs in countries (e.g.)UK where you need to have a project area/funding before you can even apply?
Q26 - How do you go about getting funding for research? What are the different types?
Q27 - How do you write a grant proposal?
Q28 What are the different ways you can finance your PhD?
Q29-how do you talk with potential PIs about disability/how I might need additional time than whatever they’ve planned for in terms of funding. I need a PI who will be supportive but I don’t want to come across as asking for special treatment/lowered expectations for work quality
Q30 - How can you best prepare for interviews or lab open days/visits?
Q31 - Questions you should ask current students to properly assess a program?
Q32 - Questions you should ask interviews to assess department attitudes to particular minorities/mental health/etc..
Q33 - how do you deal with the overwhelm of just EVERYTHING related to applications? Choosing schools, figuring out GRE/psych GRE, working on job options and research for a gap year, it's just A LOT.
Q34 - I'm in my last semester of MSc . I want to know If I can apply for any PhD Scholarships as I don't have transcript yet?
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