Create an Outstanding Application Package
If you’ve decided that grad school is a path you seriously want to consider, and you’ve assembled a list of places you are interested in attending… the best thing you can do is to start putting together your application materials as early as possible! This section of the guide is dedicated to helping you assemble an cohesive application package that will impress admissions committees, including obtaining great letters of recommendation, writing your statement of purpose, and much more.
Browse the articles below, and if you’re not sure where to start, start here!
Ideal Timeline for Graduate School Applications
This is a great place to start! Here we provide a comprehensive timeline for graduate school applications!
Been out of school for a while? How to leverage your work experience on your graduate school application
Having past work experience can give you a competitive edge over other grad school applicants if you incorporate it thoughtfully into your application. Here are some tips for how to leverage your experience, skills, and passion on your application
Tips for CV Writing
A CV or resume is required for most graduate school applications. Here are some tips to make yours stand out
Writing a Statement of Purpose
Your statement of purpose is your best chance to communicate to the admissions committee who you are and why you belong in your desired program. Here are some tips for writing one.
How to Leverage Study Abroad Experience
Did you know study abroad experiences can help you get into graduate school? Here are some things to consider including in your personal statement about your international travels.
Letters of Recommendation FAQ
Here are some common questions we get about strategically using your letters of recommendation to help you get into graduate school.
Thanking Your Letter Writers
Thanking the people who write you letters of recommendation to graduate school is a classy move that will help ensure they will write you letters in the future. This article is about why and how you should thank them.
Following Up With Your Letter Writers
Academics are busy people and you shouldn’t be afraid to follow up with the people writing you letters of recommendation. Here is how to follow up professionally.
Making the Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
How you ask for a letter of recommendation to graduate school can greatly affect the kind of letter you get. Here are some strategies to help you get an outstanding letter.
Determining Who to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are one of the most critical parts of your graduate school application. Here is who you should ask to write you a letter.
Intro to Letters of Recommendation
This is the introductory article to a series on how to get great letters of recommendation for graduate school, and how to use them to tie your application materials together.
Addressing the Low GPA Conundrum
Having a low undergraduate GPA should not discourage you from applying to graduate school. Here’s how to justify it in your application.
How to Write a DEI Statement
Graduate schools often request a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement in your statement of purpose. Here is how to write one.
Preparing for the GRE
The GRE is being phased out of some grad programs, but it is still an important part of applications for many graduate schools. So, it's important to do well on it - here's how.
Broad Tips for Applying to Graduate School
Start here for a broad overview of the graduate school application process