Ph.D. Application Bootcamp

The Ph.D. Application Bootcamp was created to assist students who are applying to doctoral programs. Participants will learn about the application process and create drafts of the application components in this four-day program. The boot camp will be a combination of workshops, small groups, and one-on-one sessions organized by field of study.

Students will have an opportunity to: 

Work in groups with their peers
Receive one-on-one support from faculty
Gain assistance with drafting their application materials
Learn best practices & strategies for their application

The following topics will be covered:

Application strategies & timeline
Statement of Purpose & Diversity Statement
Writing sample
CV and GRE
Short answer questions
Interviews Tips
Elevator Pitch
Networking
School Selection

Meeting Dates:

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Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Location: Hybrid (Zoom and In-Person)

If you are interested in attending this workshop, please complete the form below. You'll be sent detailed information about the event once we receive all RSVPs!

If you have any questions, please email Professor Schumacher

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