Comments | applyingtograd: the big question. . .

wakemexsoftly in applyingtograd

the big question. . .

Mar 01, 2010 16:29

I wish everyone who is waiting for application decisions the best of luck. And to everyone who got what they wanted, congrats ( Read more... )

advice, advice on grad school, application, general tips, general application questions

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boudiceaborn March 1 2010, 22:59:19 UTC

You will hate your first SOP and justifiably so, but it won't mean that you aren't smart/motivated/advanced/creative enough to get into graduate school.

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puf_almighty March 2 2010, 00:36:24 UTC

how can you gauge fit? What should you look for?

katia_chan March 2 2010, 02:52:09 UTC

START EARLY!!!

I had a busy semester, and could not do this, and was writing SoPs the day before the ap was due. Big mistake, and did damage to my applications over all. Also, starting early leaves time for mistakes, and will save you money on shipping when you don't have to rush things.

purenoumena March 2 2010, 05:22:21 UTC

Packets for your LOR writers. Wish I had time to do that...

I didn't have time to do this because I was still narrowing down my choices over the last few months, only applying to three schools, so I did everything digitally.

purenoumena March 2 2010, 15:23:45 UTC

I did this and I think it was greatly beneficial. I paper-clipped each envelope for each school to according papers and forms needed for LOR's to fill out and then a pre-stamped envelope so they could just drop it off. It was wonderful and I know my LOR's appreciated it.

rightplaces March 2 2010, 16:31:52 UTC

Yes, this! I gave each of mine a copy of my transcript, an SOP draft, and the forms from each school.

agentdanger March 2 2010, 06:17:05 UTC

this might be helpful:

http://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/8739-your-tips-for-future-applicants/