Preparing for the GRE for graduate school applications can be a daunting task, let alone acing the GRE. You can, however, navigate through this challenge with confidence if you use the right strategies and adopt a focused approach. As part…
There is no doubt that your statement of purpose letter is the most important document in your application package, and it can make or break your application. When I was applying for graduate school, out of 7 universities to which…
There is no doubt that getting into your dream academic program is not a walk in the park. The amount of work you have to do when sending out applications might overwhelm you at first. It is important to remember…
Your first step towards conducting graduate research is to email a potential research supervisor. The way in which you address a potential supervisor in an email is just as important as the email you write in terms of making a…
Your PhD supervisor will have a great deal of influence on your academic career. “A PhD is hard. But a good supervisor makes it much easier,” says Emma Kathryn White, a PhD student in infrastructure engineering at the University of…
Making contact with a prospective supervisor is one of the essential parts of your PhD application process. Now, more than ever, it is vital to clarify expectations and processes for PhD work in light of disruptions caused by the Coronavirus.…
Applying to graduate school is a rigorous process that includes everything from taking required tests to getting recommendations and writing a coherent personal statement. Graduate students devote a significant amount of time to their applications in order to increase their…
What is a diversity statement? A diversity essay for graduate school is a one-page document explaining your experiences and commitments to diversity. You can safely assume that any university that requests one is very committed to inclusivity and supporting their…
It’s almost the 15th of April. It’s that time of the year again. Are you trembling every time your phone vibrates with email notifications? Did you expect that email to be that special one you had worked so hard for,…
So you’ve received another “We are sorry to inform you” email, and now you’re wondering what went wrong with the application. PhD applications get rejected all the time for many reasons. After so much hard work, this is not the…