π Agenda
π Objectives
- Organize and store thoughts, notes, data.
- Compile research on applications and programs.
- Track progress and next steps.
π Timeline
π§ Strategy
- Point one
- Point two
- Point three
Programs List
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
- University Name - Program Name
Phase 1: Research
- Schools and Programs
- City and State (Do I want to live here?)
Phase 2: Preparation
- Beef up CV! π
- Optimize application materials
- Pre-application
- Letter writers
Phase 3: Submission
- Interview Prep
- Submission...and beyond! π
- If admitted:
- Plans (B, C, the alphabet?)
- Moving? π¦
π§ Action items
- [ ] Complete thorough school/program research
- [ ] Complete list of schools and begin online applications
- [ ] Research funding to apply to and make list with deadlines and requirements
- [ ] Apply for/obtain any applicable fee waivers
- [ ] Begin statement draft
- [ ] Compile spreadsheet for recommenders
- [ ] Make list of top programs and add to cards in overview section. Rank these as βsafeβ, βmidβ, and βreachβ. Try to have at least a few in each category!
- [ ] Fill in all program info & finalize list.
- [ ] Contact 1-2 mentors per program to express interest, introduce yourself briefly, outline your alignment with their work, and provide a CV.
- [ ] Plan/schedule any advance campus visits.
- [ ] Begin essay draft and ask for feedback from your college advising office or current mentors
- [ ] Draft other essays as necessary (statement of diversity, etc based on the apps or college websites)
π― Goals
- [ ] β₯1 RAship
- [ ] β₯1 TAship
- [ ] β₯ 1 conference or poster presentation
- [ ] 3-4 strong letter writers
- [ ] Obtain conference funding
- [ ] Submit applications
- [ ] Obtain invitation(s) to interview
- [ ] Obtain funded offer(s)
- [ ] Acceptance and enrollment in PhD program - OR -
π Overview
Schools, Status, & Decisions
Fee Waivers
- Essay work βπ»
- Funding
- Helpful links