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SOS Admissions stands out as a premier graduate school admissions consultant, offering expert application help. Our services are designed to highlight each client’s strengths and include a spectrum of offerings. Whether you need assistance with interviews, essays, or prefer a comprehensive solution, our consultants tailor their support to meet your unique needs.

The Complete Graduate School Application Package provides one-on-one guidance throughout the entire process, from crafting impactful personal statements and resumes to securing recommendation letters. We excel in providing interview coaching through various mediums such as Skype, FaceTime, phone, or in-person meetings. In essence, our graduate school consultants take care of every aspect, stopping just short of submitting the application for you.

Our transparent pricing model is based on the number of schools applied to, covering supplemental essays and additional interview coaching. Experience a seamless journey through the graduate school application process with our acclaimed graduate school admissions consulting services.

*This pricing is for graduate school applicants not including MBA or medical school applicants. For MBA services, please see the MBA Admissions Consulting Page . For medical school applicants, please see the Medical School Admissions Consulting Page . *These prices apply to one application cycle. Financial aid and essays associated with financial aid are not included. For any other services not included in the package, we charge our standard a-la-carte fee.

For typical graduate school admissions clients, we suggest applying to at least seven schools (divided between safety,  mid-range, and reach schools) to maximize the chances of gaining admission to at least one school. Your admissions consultant will provide greater detail about which schools fit into which category for you.

To maximize the chances of gaining admission to a competitive university, we suggest applying to at least ten schools (divided between safety,  mid-range, and reach schools).

** Our experience shows that without a waitlist appeal letter or letter of continued interest, the applicant has a 12% chance of getting off a waitlist at a competitive school. With a good waitlist appeal letter and waitlist campaign, that moves up to 45%. A waitlist campaign involves contacting the school on multiple occasions every few months to remind them of clients’ accomplishments and continued interest.

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Our graduate school admissions counselors have worked for some of the top universities in the country. Therefore, they are well equipped to offer insider knowledge on how to go about the whole graduate school application process. Our admissions consultants will help you get through the most difficult and stressful parts of the process, making it easy for you to create and submit an outstanding graduate school application. You will have an advantage over other candidates who didn’t get professionals to help with applying to graduate school.

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During the one-hour Strategy Session with graduate school applicants, we:

Brainstorm A Compelling Narrative

How you position your story to graduate admissions committees is critical in the admissions process. We’ll help you zero in on what story you should be telling, based on your experiences to date, and what story you should not be telling.

Offer Recommendations on Testing and Courses

We’ll let you know which tests you should take (or take again) to optimize your case for admission to highly selective graduate programs. If you’re still in college, we’ll offer feedback on your course selection to better position you for admission to top graduate programs in your field of choice.

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You’ll find out which programs you should have in your sights and which programs you should rule out based on your CV, college transcript, testing, and more.

STEP 3, OPTION 1 DELIVERABLES OPTION

Through the Deliverables option, each graduate applicant receives a personalized package depending on the student’s individual needs. We assist with graduate school applications and the many essays that often go along with these applications. You may need help with one essay, or you may need help with multiple complete applications. Our package will depend on your needs. Some common areas we assist with include:

Statement Of Purpose

We’ll help you craft a narrative that will wow graduate admissions committees.

Supplemental Essays

As each program has its own unique supplemental essays, we’ll help you showcase your interest in each particular program. And, no, dropping the names of professors or classes is not a genuine expression of interest.

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How you describe your work experiences and activities matters. We’ll help you craft a resumé that tells your story.

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We’ll prepare you to tell your story in a compelling way that inspires admissions committees to want to root for you.

Letters of Recommendation

Simply asking professors or employers for letters of recommendation is how graduate applicants end up with generic letters. We give our students stories that they then share with their professors and employers so their recommendations become more powerful.

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Through the Full Suite option, each graduate applicant receives assistance with everything that goes into optimizing their cases for admission to a minimum of three graduate programs, including:

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Assistance with Activities and Work Experiences

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Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best Graduate Program Application Essay tutors work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.

Receive personally tailored Graduate Program Application Essay lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.

If you are planning to attend grad school, you will probably need to compose an application essay as part of the admissions process. This essay serves not only as your chance to explain why you are a good fit for a given school, but also as a writing sample that proves you are a good enough student to be worthy of consideration. Needless to say, it's pretty important to get it right. If you are agonizing over what to say and how to say it, Varsity Tutors can connect you with an experienced graduate program application essay tutor to help you work toward your academic goals.

Here are some of the advantages of graduate program application essay tutoring:

• Access to an expert to address any grammatical questions you may have
• Advice on what to say and how long your essay should be
• Tips for making your composition as personal as possible
• An extra set of eyes to review your final draft for any typos

Some students think they will stand out in the graduate application process if they compose a longer essay, but the opposite is actually the case. Admissions departments receive so many applications that they frequently skim the longer ones, virtually ensuring that they make less of an impact than a concise one would have. Of course, you still need to make your case. A graduate program application essay tutor can help you strike the right balance.

Graduate program application essay tutoring can also be a great time to research the program. Programs want to see that you researched them thoroughly because it shows that you're a motivated candidate, so feel free to mention any professor's research that interests you. You should also make your essay as personal as possible, but start with your college career. Grad school is for professionals, and they don't really care what you did in second grade.

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When you purchase the PhD Package, you'll get more than just editing – you'll receive complete application guidance from conceptualization to final review. Your experienced graduate school admissions specialist will guide you through the entire application.

The Comprehensive PhD Package provides:

Brainstorming session for one personal statement or statement of purpose

We help you uncover and reveal your competitive advantage and fit. 

Outline and editing of one statement of purpose

The outline provides structure and saves you time. Editing polishes your statement so it gleams.

Outlining and editing of one research proposal 

We help you outline one research proposal of up to 1500 words.

Letters of recommendation guidance 

We advise on recommender choice and critique up to two recommendations, if available.

Polishing your CV 

Your consultant edits your CV or helps you transform your professional resume into an academic CV.

Interview Prep 

We provide a mock interview for all schools where you have an interview and for which you purchased an application package.

Final Review 

Final review of the material you've worked on with your consultant.

Waitlist Support

If you are waitlisted, we advise you on waitlist strategy and edit any waitlist correspondence from you.

Decision counseling 

In the event of multiple acceptances at these schools, we guide you once again. 

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1-application package: $4,600, 2-application package: $6,550, 3-application package: $8,095, 4-application package: $9,095, 5-application package: $10,095, 6-application package: $11,000, 7-application package: $11,900, 8-application package: $12,750, one additional application package: $2,125, notes about the package:.

Our rates provide prompt two-business-day turnaround.

• The PhD Package does  not   include assistance with a writing sample. If you need assistance selecting or editing a writing sample, please see  https://www.accepted.com/grad/services/writing-sample-package  or  https://www.accepted.com/grad/services/essay-editing.
• Please purchase PhD Application Packages in the application cycle in which you will apply.
• Advising on financial aid or the essays associated with financial aid applications is not included and will incur additional charges.
• The letter of recommendation critique provides a broad review of the letter's content. The package does not include editing of the letters. Letter of recommendation editing will incur additional charges and is only available if we can communicate with your recommenders.
• We are happy to provide interview prep for schools not included in your application package, but that prep is not included and will incur additional charges.
• The interview prep does not include case interviews or technical preparation for your field.
• If you request to change consultants or work with a second consultant, you will incur additional charges.

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• Our regular rates provide two-business-day turnaround for each round of editing. 
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PhD Admission Guide

Gain admission to your dream school, guide to phd admission.

While some students swear off further education after undergrad, some love the thrill of intellectual discovery and research. For these students, graduate school is a natural choice. Graduate degrees are separated into “professional” and “academic” categories. Professional degrees are JDs and MDs, while academic degrees are PhDs (literally “Doctorates of Philosophy” regardless of what field you actually study).

Whether or not you need to pursue a PhD depends entirely on what career you wish to have. Some require higher education, while many others do not. In this guide we’ll go over how to apply to PhD programs, what they are looking for, and how the application process works. This guide is focused on the US and Canada; Europe has a system which is simultaneously similar and very different.

What PhD Programs Look For

PhD programs want to make sure you are prepared academically for the rigors of the program, and that you have a concrete research goal in mind. PhD programs culminate with each student answering a research question they devise, contributing new knowledge to the world in the process. 

Thus these programs seek to evaluate your intellectual ability, research goals, previous research experience, and how you will contribute to their program. To determine this, they ask for the following:

Letters of Recommendation

We’ll go through each of these in turn, and explain what graduate programs are looking for from each.

Your GPA in undergrad is the single most important factor in PhD admissions. If your GPA is too low your application will be dismissed out of hand. While there are no hard limits, we suggest a minimum GPA of 3.5 for serious contention, especially at top schools. If your GPA is below 3.0 then you will likely not get admitted into any PhD programs.

The reason for this is that PhD programs are a lot of work. Being intelligent is necessary, but is far from sufficient alone. Everyone in PhD programs is intelligent, and everyone is also willing to do the work. Your GPA is seen as the primary indicator of your willingness and ability to do academic work to a high standard, and your preparation for the rigors of a PhD program.

Along with your overall GPA, schools request your major GPA. This is your GPA when calculated only using courses in your major. This is usually expected to be higher than your overall GPA. Your major GPA should be over 3.5.

While taking harder courses in undergrad is a great experience, they can also harm your overall GPA. Of course, the best approach is to take very hard classes and do well in them, but this is not always possible. We recommend taking a blend of courses, so you are never overloaded, and able to give each the attention it needs to do well.

Academic Preparation

Your GPA and transcript is also used to judge your academic preparation for the program. You should have a solid grounding in the field, and have taken advanced courses as well. Taking graduate level courses in undergrad can exemplify this. 

Some PhD programs also require research languages. This is more common in the social sciences and humanities, but all students will benefit from knowing other languages well enough to do research in them. You should look up language requirements when researching programs to apply to.

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test meant for students who intend to apply to graduate programs. Both MA and PhD programs ask for GRE scores. Much like the SAT or ACT in college exams, the test is meant to be a standardized measure of academic preparation and logical skill.

The test consists of six sections. The first is writing, next are two on verbal reasoning, then two on quantitative reasoning, and finally a research or experimental section, meant to test new questions. The entire test is offered on the computer, with one minute breaks after each section, and a ten minute break after the third section. While there is also a paper-based test, almost all testing is now done on a computer. Due to the pandemic, both testing centers and at-home testing are offered. The GRE is a multi-stage test, and how well you do on earlier sections determines the difficulty of later sections and questions. 

The verbal sections each consist of 20 questions, to be answered over 30 minutes. The whole is scored on a scale of 130-170. The quantitative section is scored the same, and consists of two 20 question sections, each of which should be completed in 35 minutes. The writing section is scored from 0-6. For this section, you write an essay on a given issue in 30 minutes, and offer a response critiquing a provided argument for 30 minutes.

Your total score from the GRE is given from 130-170. While the exact scores you need to enter graduate school vary, higher is better. In addition, some programs only care about your verbal score, while others only care about your quantitative score. How much weight each program puts on GRE scores varies greatly.

We recommend studying for the GRE for some time before testing. You can take the GRE up to five times per year, but must wait at least 21 days between testing dates. Only scores from the past 5 years will be released or considered by graduate programs.

Curriculum Vitae

This is akin to a resume, but is dissimilar enough that the two cannot be used interchangeably. The purpose of a CV is, like a resume, to detail what you have accomplished academically and in your career. It is far more focused on academics however, and is widely used for academic careers.

We recommend finding a template for a CV online, or asking your college’s advisors for help in creating one. If you already have a resume, then you will easily be able to convert it into a CV.

What admissions officers are looking for in your activities is primarily signs of research. This should be in whatever field you intend to pursue a PhD in. Publications are also incredibly valuable. All of academia runs on publication, and getting an early start helps your career at every step.

You should try to do research while still in undergrad. What this looks like depends entirely on what field you are pursuing. While the research does not have to exactly line up with what you wish to pursue, it should teach you skills which are cross applicable. Higher level academic research has its own set of methods and language which must be learned, and students who are already familiar with the forms and structures of research have a leg up in graduate school. 

Publication is not required, but is nice to see. If you have completed a master’s degree, you should have some publication history; of your thesis if nothing else. Speak with your academic advisors about getting your work published.

Each graduate school you apply to will ask for an essay. You will be able to use the same basic form for each, but will need to edit it to be about the particular program you are applying to. Most schools only require a single essay, although some programs ask for a second on diversity.

The purpose of this essay is to explain your research interests, what you have studied, your intended area of specialization, and what your focus will be on. Every PhD student is asking and trying to answer a very specific research question. This question forms the basis of their dissertation, and will be the focus of your life for several years if you are accepted.

Thus the essay is the most important part of your application. Your grades and GRE are required to see if you are academically ready for graduate school, but the essay lets readers know if you are a match for their program, and serious about your research.

Your essay should begin by stating which program you are applying to, and why. Next, go through your previous academic experience in the field, both coursework and research. You don’t have to go through every class, but cover the ones most relevant to your desired research topic.

You should discuss any prior research you have done in the field. If you completed a thesis for your undergraduate degree or a master’s program, cover that here. If you have any publication credits, cover those as well. This should relate directly to the field you are trying to enter. If you wish to pursue lab work, discuss your previous experiences; if instead you are pursuing field work, talk about your experiences there.

Next you should talk about the research you specifically wish to pursue through a PhD. You don’t need to have an exact research question worked out, but it is helpful to have some idea; you should at least know the subfield you will be focusing on. The more specific you are, the better. Having some discussion of methodology can be nice, but is not always necessary.

If there are any ongoing research projects ongoing at the school you wish to work on, cover those next. You should discuss how these projects specifically relate to your own research interests. Finally, you should talk about which professors you wish to work with. Professors take on graduate students to advise, and you ideally want one with a specialization at least tangentially related to your field of interest. The more closely related the professor’s studies are to your own, the better.

You will be able to leave much of this essay the same for each school you apply to, changing only the name of the program, the research projects, and the professors you wish to work with. 

This essay should be a page and a half to two pages long, single spaced. You should go into sufficient detail for those reading it to understand the research you want to pursue. These essays are reviewed by the faculty who run the department, and they make the admissions decisions for PhD programs. There are many more applicants than there are spaces, and admissions rates are low. The more specific and detailed you are in this essay, the better the faculty will understand your research aims, and the better your chances will be.

Diversity Statements

Not all programs ask for these, but you will likely be able to reuse the same essay for those that do. The purpose of the diversity statement is to see what unique points of view and experiences you will be able to contribute to the program. PhDs are about learning, and the more viewpoints and ideas within a program, the broader the experience will be.

If you are a member of an underrepresented group, an immigrant, come from an underprivileged background, or come from an area which is generally underrepresented, we suggest discussing that in this essay. You should not write an essay about your interactions with members of these groups, or a study abroad experience.

Above all, this essay should be authentic to you and your experience. The goal is to show how your background has shaped you as a person, and how it impacts your view of the world.

As with college applications, letters of recommendation are required for PhD admissions. These tell admissions committees who you are as a student and researcher, and give their opinion on how you will perform when doing graduate level work. Academic fields are small and often insular, and the professors writing your letters will often be known by those reading them, either by reputation or in person.

Programs ask for two to four letters. These should primarily come from professors who know you and your work well. If you had a thesis advisor, they should write one of your letters. If you’ve worked doing research for some time, then a mentor or lab director can also be a good source of a letter, even if they haven’t taught you in class. Letters should not come from non-academic sources, unless you have worked professionally in that field. 

While you have the option to read the letters that are written for you, you should always waive that right. If you don’t trust your writers to craft good letters for you, then you shouldn’t be asking them for letters. Asking to see letters is considered a sign of lack of trust, and is gauche. Many professors will decline to write letters if you insist on seeing them.

You should ask for letters well in advance of when they are due; we recommend at least a month or two. If you are asking non-tenured faculty for a letter, more leeway is recommended, as they have more on their plate, and are often more stressed. You may need to send a reminder as deadlines approach. You should also share a copy of your essay with letter writers, so they know exactly what subfield you intend to pursue, and can discuss this in their letters.

Finally, you should be aware of politics when asking for letters. Some professors do not like each other at all. If you are seen as the protege of a professor who others detest, this can impact your admissions chances. Always discuss which schools and programs you are applying to with your letter writers. You should also discuss your choices of writers with an advisor (for example a thesis advisor) familiar with the field. Academic politics are incredibly petty, but if you plan to pursue a PhD you need to be aware of the game, and how it is played.

If your application passes the first review, you will be invited to do an interview. This will be with faculty in the program you are applying to. This is to further get to know you, and to understand your research objectives. 

You should be able to clearly explain what you want to research, and how this program will help you do so. The people talking to you will all be familiar with the field, though not necessarily your specific subfield. They are looking for your ability to communicate and explain your view. Be prepared to answer some questions about the specifics of your goals, though it’s ok if you don’t know everything right now.

Interviews are generally in person, though due to the pandemic, virtual interviews have become more common. This is also your chance to ask any questions you have about the program you were unable to find answers to online. You can practice for this interview with an advisor or mentor; many schools have career centers which hold mock grad school interviews as well.

When and How to Apply to Grad School

There is no unified platform for PhD applications. Instead you must apply to each program individually, through the school’s website. This will mean filling out information multiple times, but they fortunately don’t ask for much. Once you have your documents in order, the rest is personal, demographic, and contact information.

You will need to pay to have your GRE scores sent to each school you apply to. Even though this is all electronic, they still charge dearly for it. 

Applications are generally due in December or January, with interviews held over the next few months. Applications open in September or October. We recommend getting your applications in before the due date, though most programs don’t use rolling admissions. Each program sets their own deadlines, so you should track when each of your applications is due carefully to make sure nothing gets overlooked.

Paying for Grad School

PhD programs are for the most part fully funded. This means you will not be paying tuition, and will also get funding to live on. This funding is generally contingent on academic standing, and doing work TAing, teaching, or on ongoing research projects (or most commonly, all of the above). Many grad students also work full or part time to support themselves. 

While you will not need to take on additional debt to pay for graduate school, you will not be well paid either. While the exact amount graduate students receive varies by school and program, it is generally in the range of $20-30,000 annually. This goes towards food, housing, and supplies.

While you are in a PhD program, you will not have to make payments on any government loans you took out to pay for undergrad, though they will continue to accrue interest. Making payments on them during grad school is difficult, but will greatly cut down on the amount you need to pay back later.

There are also outside scholarships available to help pay for graduate studies. While the amounts offered by these vary, most are small. They can help greatly with paying for the necessities however, and applying to them is usually worth the time investment.

Grad School Admission FAQ

Now we’ll answer some of the most common questions about applying to PhD programs.

Can older students apply?

Yes. Many professionals return to school for a PhD long out of undergrad. We suggest taking some courses at a local university in the field you plan on entering before you do this however. Academic research advances quickly, and this will familiarize you with the latest developments. Further, this will introduce you to professors who can provide you with letters of recommendation.

What are my odds of acceptance?

This depends on both your field and program. Generally, however, it is quite difficult to gain admissions to a PhD program, and admission rates hover around 10%. Only the best students get accepted, and this is even more the case at the top schools and programs.

When should I start thinking about applications?

When you choose your major, you should decide what level you want to reach within that field. Some majors lend themselves to PhDs if you want to work in that field, while others allow employment at various levels.

Where should I apply?

You should find programs with professors who are dedicated to your particular subfield. A prestigious institution which does not focus on your area is far less useful, regardless of how famous its name is. You are looking for someone who will be able to advise you, and help you perform worthwhile research. Further, professors are looking for students studying fields similar to their own when they admit graduate students.

How long are PhD programs?

Generally programs last 4-5 years, though this can vary based on field. The exact structure of the programs also varies a lot based on field and program.

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Applying for a phd: step-by-step guide.

Studying a PhD is a big decision and submitting your application can feel like a long process. Though with the right guidance, applying for a PhD will be a lot more straightforward than you think. 

There is a lot of PhD application advice out there. To help you make sense of it all, we’ve put together a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to apply for a PhD. We cover the PhD application process, what you need to consider, what to prepare and how to submit your application.

Follow the steps below to understand everything you need to know when applying for a PhD.

PhD application checklist

• Choose your subject area
• Choose your type of PhD
• Check application deadline
• Draft a research proposal
• Contact potential PhD supervisors
• Check PhD entry requirements
• Check PhD fees and funding
• Make your PhD application
• Submit your PhD application 

In this article, we’re going to look at all these different elements in greater detail to help you with the PhD application process.

1. Choose your subject area

You will be  studying your PhD for a long time – between three- and four-years’ full time and up to eight years part time – so it is essential you choose to study a subject you are passionate about.

Most PhD students study a subject area that they have studied previously, but in much greater detail. Most PhD courses require some previous academic experience in the research area, for example if you choose to study your PhD on William Shakespeare, you are likely to have studied the works of Shakespeare as part of an English Literature masters degree. Similarly, if your PhD research is in a science-based topic it is likely to be going more in depth into a science-related field you studied as an undergraduate and then as a masters student.

However, your PhD does not have to be directly related to your masters degree, for example an English Language masters graduate could expect to be successful if applying to do research in an  English literature PhD if they have achieved the necessary grades.

There are many areas that you can consider when choosing the subject area for your PhD. These could come from the  Arts ,  Humanities , STEM , Social Sciences and  Business .

Research the department at your chosen university to find the perfect PhD program to apply for.

2. Choose your type of PhD

Whilst most PhDs follow a traditional route (completing an independent research project under a supervisor), there are alternatives.

The two main types of PhD include: self-proposed PhD projects and predesigned PhD projects.

Self-proposed PhDs are the most common and traditional type of doctoral degree, although universities also offer predesigned PhD courses that integrate aspects of taught study.

Make sure you’ve considered your PhD options fully before applying for a PhD. Here are the main differences between self-proposed and predesigned PhD projects.

Self-proposed PhD projects

Self-proposed PhDs are the most common type of PhD, where students propose and design their own research.

With a self-proposed PhD, the student has a lot of control over their work and can specialise in any area that interests them with the support and approval of their academic supervisor.

Not all self-proposed PhDs receive funding, so applicants will need to make sure they have appropriate funding in place to pursue their self-proposed PhD.

There may also be some additional steps in the application process for self-proposed to ensure success in their PhD application. The student will have to dedicate a lot of time to their PhD application as it will need to include their PhD study proposal.

Predesigned PhD projects (Doctoral Training Centres)

Many universities now have something known as ‘DTC centres’, or ‘ Doctoral Training Centres ’. Many of these are in economic, social or scientific research areas, so if this is your area of interest, PhDs run out of DTC centres are worth exploring, as they can have substantial funding included. 

Predesigned PhD projects are usually slightly longer in course length than most traditional PhDs, as they’re likely to include a year of lectures and a variety of projects in the first year, before choosing to specialise in the second year.

This option is great if you know you want to do a PhD but aren’t entirely certain of what you’d like to do beyond a general area. Best of all, they often offer fully funded  studentships .

3. Check application deadlines

When applying for a PhD it is important to ensure you meet all application deadlines, this includes the deadlines for your PhD application form and PhD proposal as well as any PhD funding deadlines.

Different universities will have different deadlines, and some universities may even have rolling deadlines, this means it is important to check on the website of the university and department you are interested in, to make sure you get your application in on time.

4. Draft a research proposal

It’s important to draft a PhD proposal when you are applying for a PhD. This is a requirement of most self-proposed PhD applications and can also be necessary when applying for other PhDs.

To ensure the success of your PhD research proposal, it’s a good idea to do some research around the subject area before submitting your research proposal. This will give you a better idea of what it is you want to research and will also help you to present your proposal more clearly.

How to write a PhD research proposal

When writing a PhD research proposal, you will need to include the following:

• A TITLE that clearly conveys the theme of your research project.
• The main RESEARCH QUESTION that will be the focus of your research.
• An EXPLANATION of why your research topic is important.
• Brief LITERATURE REVIEW demonstrating your knowledge to answer the question.
• Proposed METHODOLOGY for answering your research questions.
• TIMELINE SCHEDULE of the research project.  

5. Contact potential PhD supervisors

You want to make sure you choose your potential PhD supervisor in plenty of time. Of course, you should always leave plenty of time for any application, but this is especially important for a PhD, as you will often be applying to a particular supervisor who is a specialist in your area of study.

Therefore, you need to ensure you have enough time to research into suitable PhD supervisors and get in contact with them before you apply for the doctorate.

You shouldn’t rush this research, as  getting the most out of your supervisor is the first step to doing well in PhD study – it’s important to make sure you pick the one best for you.

Another important consideration is  where you choose to study . You’ll want to look at the department’s reputation, and to make sure it excels in research in the area you intend to study do you get the support you need.

6. Check PhD entry requirements

To be eligible to study a PhD, you will usually need a  masters qualification in the subject area or in a closely related subject to the subject upon which you wish to base your PhD research.

However, entry requirements will differ depending on the university, so it is important to check the PhD eligibility requirements of the PhD and university that you are interested in studying at.

Applying without a masters

Some PhD courses will allow you to apply without a masters degree although you will need a bachelors degree. These are only usually offered as integrated masters and PhD programs which include a year of masters study before PhD.

Applying for a PhD as an international student  

If you are an international student applying to study a PhD in the UK, check the  visa requirements that you need to meet.

To apply for a PhD in the UK, international students need a Student Route visa.

The Student Route visa is a points-based visa system for all international students – including EU, EEA and Swiss students – who want to study in the UK. This has replaced the Tier 4 (General) student visa.

You can apply for a  student visa if you meet the following criteria:

• You have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor.
• You have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course.
• You can speak, read, write and understand English – you may need to prove this through a recognised English language test.

Student visas can only be issued for certain courses, and if your course is eligible, your education provider (Student sponsor) will give you a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which you use to apply for a student visa.

The earliest you can apply for a student visa is six months before the start date of the course.

7. Check PhD fees and funding

Before committing to PhD study, it is important to check the PhD tuition fees and these will differ depending on the university and the course.

PhD tuition fees in the UK will be more expensive for international students than for home students. Tuition fees in the UK usually range from £3,000-£6,000 per year for home students and up to £18,000 per year for international students.

As a PhD student you will need to cover tuition fees, living expenses and any other unforeseen costs.

PhD scholarships and studentships are available, as is funding from various research councils, so make sure you investigate all your options and find out what financial help is available.

Funding your PhD

There are various funding options available to PhD students – here are the main ones:

University funding – some universities offer alumni funding support for students continuing their studies at their university. Check funding webpages for details.

PhD loans –  PhD loans are available from the  UK government .

PhD scholarships – many universities and companies offer  PhD scholarships , this includes our  Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries .

PhD studentships –  PhD studentships at your university are a great option as they usually include a stipend that covers full PhD tuition fees and some living costs.

Research councils – there are seven research councils in the UK that can provide funding for PhD students, these are:

• Arts and Humanities Research Council
• Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
• Economic and Social Research Council
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
• Medical Research Council
• Natural Environment Research Council
• Science and Technology Facilities Council . 

Their funding can come as PhD studentships.

Self -funding – as a postgraduate student, you may have saved up money through work to enable you to  self-fund your PhD.

Don’t just apply to the standard big research funding bodies, but do your research and look into charities too. There are plenty of funds, foundations and other sources of money available to people with the right interests – and you might just be one of them!

8. Making your PhD application

Now you’ve done most of the preparation for your application, what about the actual application for a PhD? What does it involve?

When applying for a PhD, you usually apply directly to the university, rather than via a third party such as  UCAS .

PhD applications will differ from university to university, so check on the admissions page of the course you are interested in to make sure you include everything they ask for. You are likely to have to include:

• Completed application form
• Research proposal
• Personal statement
• Academic CV
• Academic references
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Student visa documentation

Ideally, you should have already contacted your intended supervisor and talked about it with them, via email or perhaps in person. They will give you a run through of everything to include in your application to help ensure you don’t leave anything out by mistake. 

You should ensure that you’re not too modest in applying for a PhD! If you’ve been published in a relevant area, or if you did exceptionally well or presented a particularly successful paper at a conference, mention it. You don’t need to brag, but you shouldn’t hide your achievements either.

PhD interviews

Unlike with bachelors degrees and many masters degrees, you will probably need to have a PhD interview as part of your application. If you’ve not had a university interview before, make sure you prepare well for it.

Ideally, if you’re still in education, see if a tutor you know can give you tips, or potentially a mock interview. If not, many universities’ careers service will remain open to you after graduating,,so contact them and see what advice they can offer you. 

Ensure you read up on anything you mentioned in your application and have good solid reasons for why you wish to do a PhD, and why you’ve chosen to do it at in that particular topic  at that particular university.

You should already know by now  what it takes to study a PhD and be able to answer convincingly when asked about these things during your interview.

9. Submit your PhD application

  Now you’ve reached the final step – it’s time to submit your PhD application!

This is likely to be online, although it’s important to check this with your chosen university in case you need to send any hard copies of original certificates or documentation in the post.

Follow the university guidelines. They will usually indicate how to submit your application, what to include, and when you should hear back about the success of your PhD application.

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What is a PhD?

A PhD, otherwise known as a “Doctor of Philosophy” is the highest level of degree you can achieve. The content and structure of your PhD will vary depending on your institution, subject (e.g. humanities or STEM), and duration (e.g. full time or part time). There are also different types of PhD and doctorate programmes, with some involving more specialised work designed for practical or professional use. The most common PhD, however, essentially involves around 3-4 years of independent work wherein you will conduct your own original research. Our PhD applications tutors can help prepare your research proposals and guide you through the doctorate application process, including choosing the right research group and university.

The goal of your PhD will usually be to produce an essay (known as a thesis) of around 80,000 words on your research. Your entire PhD will be devoted to this work, with the aim being to offer original and significant contributions to the field. You will be assessed on this thesis alone and will usually be required to defend it in an oral presentation and exam. The structure of a PhD is not the same for everyone, but usually you can expect it to look like this:

• First year: Devise your study with your supervisor and write your literature review
• Second year: Collect your data
• Third year: Write up your thesis

While your PhD is centred on your thesis, your time at university will often involve additional exciting projects. For example, you may choose to supervise the small-scale projects of undergraduate students, organise conferences, and publish segments of your ongoing thesis. Being a PhD student means being part of a vibrant intellectual community and often includes access to lectures, conferences and seminars conducted by leading researchers in the field.

You may wish to study at PhD level because you want a career in academia; to hugely enhance a variety of skills that will demonstrate your desirability in job applications; or, simply, because you have a strong enthusiasm to closely explore a topic that has long been of interest to you. You may start a PhD at any point in your life. That said, this is not a decision to be made lightly: PhDs cost a lot, are highly time-consuming, and generally require you to have already completed both an undergraduate and master’s degree. As such, it is recommended that you thoroughly consider whether a PhD is a good choice for you.

What is involved in the PhD applications process?

There is no central system for applying for PhDs. Instead, you will need to research individual institutions and their faculties to see what PhDs and academic support they can offer. You will need to consider the length of study, the course structure, and the members of staff available to you – as well as any extra factors that are important to you. Deadlines may vary depending on the institution. Generally, to apply, the following will need to be done:

• Research the PhDs on offer at different institutions.
• Identify a supervisor within your chosen faculty. Usually you will need to contact them and propose your ideas, since they may be the ones overseeing your PhD.
• If they agree to supervise you, you will then need to develop a research proposal which you will submit alongside other parts of your application to the faculty.
• Submit two to three academic references, your CV, academic transcripts, and a personal statement. This will usually be done through an online portal provided by the faculty/university website.
• Typically, you will also need to submit applications for funding. PhDs are financially challenging and so most applicants apply to university-run or external funding bodies in order to get some financial assistance. Getting funding is usually much easier for those wishing to study a PhD in STEM than in the arts and humanities.
• You will need to hold an undergraduate degree and, most likely, a master’s degree.
• You will need to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
• You can submit applications to any number of universities, but applications tend to have a fee and are all individually time consuming.

Ultimately it is important to bear in mind that PhDs are exciting but tough, so make sure you look into this option carefully! PhDs are an incredibly rewarding experience that will allow you to develop interests, connections, skills, and a unique project of which you can be proud.

How Mayfair Consultants PhD applications tutors can assist you:

In addition to PhD application advice, we offer PhD tutors for students preparing for Interviews across the range of subjects at graduate and postgraduate level. As well as helping with interviews, we will also suggest suitable courses and research proposals as well and further reading. We further offer private tuition for your thesis and proposal as well as career options. Many of our fully-qualified tutors have direct experience of the application and interview procedure at particular institutions sector and hold advanced postgraduate degrees (PhDs).

If you’d like arrange PhD Applications tutors, or tutors for your research proposal, or have any questions about our graduate, postgraduate & PhD application services, then please call us on Tel: +44 (0) 207 665 6606 or you can send us an email via our contact form .

PhD Applications Tutor & Student Resources

https://career-advice.jobs.ac.uk/studentship-advice/what-is-a-phd/

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/phd-study/what-is-a-phd

https://www.findaphd.com/advice/finding/what-is-a-phd.aspx

https://www.postgrad.com/study-in-uk/phd-in-uk/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyYMLESCiUY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_QjztIT_FQ

https://www.findaphd.com/funding/guides/phd-funding-guide.aspx

https://www.postgrad.com/fees_and_funding/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vlJVt2vHUU

Advice for conducting a PhD:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrMwAOtB9S4

Finding PhDs:

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/search/psychology/phd

https://www.phdstudies.com/PhD/United-Kingdom/

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Whether you’ve just finished your undergraduate degree or you want to pivot your career, grad school may be the next logical step in your educational and professional development.

But how do you apply to graduate school so you have the best chance at receiving that coveted acceptance letter? Read on to learn how to submit the perfect graduate school application to impress admissions officers. For information on due dates and a printable timeline, check out our  grad school application checklist .

How Grad Schools Evaluate Your Application

The exact criteria for  graduate school admissions  vary depending on the school and program. Still, there are certain qualifications, including GPA and grades from specific undergraduate courses, that all admissions officers consider. Most graduate programs look for a minimum 3.0 GPA.

A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of at least 318 is considered strong and can help your application. A professional resume with work experience related to your program is often helpful or required. Programs typically ask for letters of recommendation and a  graduate school admissions essay  as well.

Are You a Good Fit for the Program?

Whichever program you apply for, you must first make sure it’s a good match. Consider the following questions before submitting your application:

• Do you love the field of study the program you’re applying to focuses on?
• Do you have an undergraduate degree or work experience in an area related to your graduate school program of choice?
• Will earning this degree help you advance your career or earning potential?
• Do you have the resources to pay for graduate school, either through your own funds or through loans, grants and scholarships? For more information about this, see our guide on  how to pay for graduate school .

Taking time to reflect on these questions can help you decide whether graduate school is right for you. You can also reach out to professors, students and alumni to get a better feel for your prospective program. You might even schedule a tour of the campus before applying.

Do You Have Relevant Internship or Research Experience?

Internships and relevant work experience may not make or break your graduate school application, but they can help set your application apart from the rest. Once you’re in a graduate program, you may be required to complete an internship or research work to graduate.

What Does Your Statement of Purpose Demonstrate?

A statement of purpose or personal statement tells admissions committees more about you. This essay should touch on your interests, especially as they relate to the graduate school program. The statement of purpose should also describe what you can bring to the program and why you want to be a part of it.

What Do Your Letters of Recommendation Demonstrate?

Letters of recommendation are important for graduate school because they show that credible academics and professionals think highly of you and believe you would be a good asset to the program you’re applying to.

An effective letter of recommendation is written by someone who knows you well academically or professionally, such as a professor, mentor or work supervisor. It should include titles of relevant research articles you’ve written, academic awards and honors and relevant academic activities like projects, presentations or research studies.

What Do Your Undergraduate Transcripts Show?

Simply put, official undergraduate transcripts verify that you attended the school you said you did and maintained a GPA that’s consistent with the program’s requirements. Undergraduate transcripts also allow admissions officers to see whether you took courses relevant to your prospective course of study.

How Are Your GRE Scores?

Most graduate school programs require students to take the GRE as part of the application process. An overall score of 318 or higher is considered a good score, so you’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to study and retake the test if needed before your grad school application is due.

Is Your Prior Academic Experience Relevant?

While you don’t always need an undergraduate degree in the same field as the graduate program you’re applying to, admissions officers typically consider relevant undergraduate coursework, research projects and work experience when reviewing applications.

Statement of Purpose Tips

Your statement of purpose gives you the chance to show some individuality and let your personality shine through. You should aim to leave a memorable impression and craft a well-written, concise statement of purpose to boost your application. See our tips below for writing a statement of purpose.

Follow the Prompt Carefully

Be sure to answer all of the questions in the prompt to give admissions officers all the information they need. Additionally, make sure to follow any guidelines for things like style, font and file format. While these factors may seem small, incorrect formatting can lead to your application being disqualified.

Get Personal

This is your chance to tell your story. Write a statement of purpose that only you could write. Does your passion for medicine date back to an injury or illness you had as a child? Did you grow up watching Law & Order and feel inspired? These details remind graduate admission committees that you are a well rounded person with much to offer.

Discuss Your Goals

Aside from how your own personal and career goals relate to the program, you should also touch on how you can contribute to your school or program of choice. Do you plan on collaborating with colleagues or contributing to your institution’s research goals? Make this known in your statement of purpose.

Know Your Audience

What is the culture of the school or program you’re applying to? What does the institution value? Spend some time on its website and social media accounts to find out. You can even reach out to current students and alumni to get a better idea so you can tailor your statement of purpose accordingly.

Proofread and Revise as Needed

Don’t just write your first draft and send it off. After writing it, take some time to sleep on it, then come back and read and revise with fresh eyes. You should also have someone like a professor or tutor read your statement of purpose and provide feedback.

Interview Tips

The interview is a big part of the graduate school application process if your program requires one. Make sure to come ready and prepared.

Do Your Research

Read up on the university and program you’re applying to so you can sound knowledgeable and interested during the interview. Answer questions such as, how big is the program or school? What have its graduates gone on to do? What are the program requirements?

You can also read up on any academic articles or research professors in your program have created.

Prepare Questions for Your Interviewer

Remember, this isn’t just about the school interviewing you. You’re also interviewing the program to determine if it’s a good fit for you. What career and network opportunities are available to students and alumni? What about grants and scholarships? Will you be paired with a mentor or an advisor?

Practice With Mock Interviews

Practice makes perfect. Look into common graduate school interview questions, and practice with a professor, classmate or friend. You can even practice solo using these  20 Graduate School Interview Questions .

Bring a Professional Portfolio

Depending on the nature of your work, it may be helpful to bring in a professional portfolio, such as if your speciality is print graphic design. Other subject areas like writing or research lend themselves to online portfolios, which you can send to your interviewers ahead of the scheduled interview.

What Does a Grad School Application Look Like?

In addition to your transcripts, test scores, statement of purpose and portfolio, your graduate school application will require some basic background information about you.

Biographical Information

• Full legal name
• Any previous legal names used
• Age and date of birth
• Social Security number

Ethnicity Information

Ethnicity information about applicants and current students is used by the university to see if it is meeting diversity quotas and to share with stakeholders. You may select one particular ethnicity, or choose options like “other,” “multiracial” or “decline to state.”

Military Status

Scholarships, grants and special services can be available to active-duty and reserve military service members and veterans.

Contact Information

• Current mailing address
• Current phone number
• Current email

Program Selection

• The program you’re applying to
• Any speciality or concentrations available as part of your program

Academic Interests

• Specialities in your program that you want to focus on
• Research topics or projects you want to pursue

History of Education

• Undergraduate degree and major
• Academic achievements and awards

Standardized Test Information

• *GRE scores (Check with your program as some may no longer require or accept GRE scores )
• Scores from any other required tests

Financial Aid

Deadlines for financial aid often coincide with deadlines for admissions. Make sure to submit the FAFSA to ensure you qualify for as many financial aid resources as possible. Visit the  Federal Student Aid  website for more information, and check out our guide on  how the FAFSA differs for graduate school .

Previous Employment

• Relevant work history related to your program
• Internship or research experience related to your program

Do you speak the primary language spoken in the area where your campus is located? Do you speak more than one language? These are things admissions officers will want to know.

Supplemental Information

• Certifications or special licenses or training
• Special Awards

Reference Information

• Contact information, like phone numbers and emails, for professors, mentors and work supervisors who are willing to provide a reference

Upload Documents

When submitting your online application, make sure to upload all required documents so your application will not be disqualified.

Application Fee

• Graduate school application fees can range from around $60 to more than $100. You must pay this fee before you can submit your application.

Confirm and Submit Form

• Finally, make sure to confirm that all your information is correct and all necessary documents are uploaded before you submit your application.

This article was originally published on Forbes.com on Feb. 3. 2023. Author is Ryah Cooley Cole, and Editor is Brenna Swanston.

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You’ve wrapped up your degree and are keen to embark on your PhD journey.

But before you can get stuck in, you’ll need to secure your place by putting forward a compelling PhD application and resume.

If you’ve never written an academic-style resume before, the process can be daunting. That’s why I’ve created this step-by-step guide to writing a resume for a PhD application.

I’ve also included a PhD resume example, to give you a better idea of what you need to include. Here’s what I’ll cover in the guide:

Guide contents

PhD application resume example

• Structuring and formatting your resume
• Writing your resume summary
• Detailing your education
• Detailing your relevant experience

Resume templates 

As you can see from the resume example above, a PhD resume is structured differently to a traditional resume. Instead of focusing on work experience, academic experience and accomplishments are prioritised.

However, the fundamental resume writing rules stay the same. Therefore, the candidate has put forward their information in a way which is clear, concise and formatted for easy reading.

PhD application resume structure & format

PhD programmes receive thousands of applications, meaning the university admissions teams are generally very time-strapped.

As such, you need to structure and format your resume to make it as easy as possible for them to review.

First impressions count and a cluttered or disorganised application won’t do you any favours.

Instead, you should aim for a clean, well-organised and professional appearance throughout.

Formatting Tips

• Length: While academic resumes are generally longer than standard resumes, it’s still best to aim for a short, relevant and concise document. For PhD applications, a length of one or two A4 pages is ideal. This is more than enough space to highlight your suitability without overwhelming the reader with irrelevant information or excessive detail.
• Readability: The information on your resume should be laid out logically, with clear section headings for easy navigation. Break up large chunks of text into small, snappy paragraphs and include bullet points where appropriate.
• Design: Opt for a clear, legible font and stick to it throughout – consistency is important. Ensure your headings are formatted for attention by using bold text or a slightly larger font size.
• Things to avoid: Steer clear of elaborate designs, fancy fonts, images or logos – they’re simply not needed and might distract from the all-important written content.
• Things to consider: resumes ‘rules’ differ from country to country, so if you’re applying to an international university, take some time to research what’s expected of you.

Structuring your resume

Organise your content into the following sections for ease-of-reading:

• Contact details – These should always be at the very top of your resume.
• Personal statement – A brief introductory summary of your qualifications, skills and experience in relation to the PhD.
• Core skills – A short and snappy list of your most relevant skills, tailored to the PhD.
• Education – A detailed breakdown of your relevant qualifications, especially your undergraduate and postgraduate degree(s).
• Career summary/research experience – An overview of any relevant work or research experience, angled towards your chosen field of study.
• Additional information – A space to detail any other relevant information which may boost your application.

Quick tip: While the simple resume format above is usually ideal, academic institutions often have their own preferred structure. Double-check their guidelines before you start writing – their preferences should be prioritised – and use a resume template if you want to speed things up without sacrificing quality.

Resume Contact Details

Commence your resume by sharing your basic contact details

• Phone number
• Email address
• Location – Rather than listing your full address, your town or city, such as ‘New York’ or ‘Boston’, is enough.
• If you have one, add a link to your LinkedIn profile or a portfolio of work.

Resume for PhD Personal Statement

Your summary / personal statement is essentially your first impression on the reader and is a great way to hook their attention.

It should provide a snappy summary of who you are and why your qualifications, skills and ambitions make you a perfect candidate for the PhD.

Tips to consider when creating your personal statement:

• Tailor to the PhD: Every PhD programme should have a description available, which you can use to tailor your personal statement ( and your resume as a whole). Focus on proving you have the appropriate educational background, skillset and knowledge to carry out the project.
• Prove your enthusiasm: It’s important to put forward your drive and motivation for your field and explain why the specific PhD is so well-matched to your wider interests and ambitions.
• Avoid clichés: Clichés and generic phrases like “I’m a motivated team player” and “gives 110%” won’t impress the admissions team.
• Keep it short: A paragraph length of around 8-15 lines is perfect. This is only an introduction – the detail can come later on in your resume.

What to include in your resume for PhD personal statement?

• Your academic background – Give a brief overview of your undergraduate degree and/or masters and how they’ve brought you towards this PhD.
• Impressive results – PhD students are normally academically extraordinary, so make sure to point out any impressive results or feedback – whether that’s your degree as a whole or a particularly relevant assignment/project grade.
• Relevant skills – Use the PhD project description to find out what the university is looking for in candidates. Then, try to incorporate the core skills into your summary.
• Relevant experience – Not everyone will have any relevant research or work experience to their name at this stage, but if you do, make sure to briefly highlight it here.
• Interests, goals & motivations – Give a brief insight into your motivation for taking on a PhD, why you’re so committed to your specific research topics(s) and what you think you can add. It’s also helpful to summarise how the course will fit into your wider career ambitions/goals.

Core skills section

Next, create a punchy list of core skills, organised into 2 or 3 columns of bullet points.

Use the project description to identify the required skills and knowledge, then use your findings to inform your list.

This will help the busy admissions team to see that the PhD is right for you at a glance.

Education & Qualifications

A PhD resume is all about academic achievements and qualifications, so this section should make up the bulk of your resume.

Working in reverse chronological order, provide a detailed breakdown of your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

If you have any other academic qualifications that are particularly relevant to the PhD subject, they might be worth listing, too.

Structuring your education

By working to a considered structure, you can ensure your education is easy to navigate and that your key achievements stand out.

For each of your relevant qualifications, break up information into the following sections.

Start by detailing the type of qualification, the title, the achieved grade, the academic institution at which you studied and the year you graduated.

MSc – Environmental Engineering (Distinction)

St James University (2018)

Course content

Next, discuss your thesis or dissertation title (if applicable), the modules you studied and any relevant projects you were involved in.

What you choose to write here should be tailored to the PhD you’re applying for – focus the detail on the most relevant aspects of the qualification.

Thesis: “Identification of the Bacterial Profusion and Variety in Nuclear Waste Disposal”.

Modules: System Analysis in Urban Water Management; Process Engineering in Urban Water Management; Air Quality Control; Waste Management; Ecological Systems Design, and Remote Sensing and Earth Observation.

Project: “Research Study for Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment”

Key achievements (optional)

Finish up with a snappy list of key results, accomplishments or learning outcomes you achieved.

This might be an impressive grade for a highly relevant assignment, an award you won or a quote of exemplary feedback from a tutor.

Career & Research Experience

Next up is your career & research summary, which should be tailored to the PhD in question.

You could include relevant research experience here, as well as any related employment (even if temporary or voluntary).

Make sure to be selective with the type of employment you list, though. For example, a part-time waiting on job isn’t worth including, but a laboratory or tutoring job might be. Ultimately, it should be related to your field or have helped you develop relevant skills or knowledge.

When discussing your research roles, make sure to detail the techniques you used, the skills developed and any interesting findings.

Structuring your experience section

Ensure your career & research section is clear, scannable and easy to read by working to the following structure:

Outline the dates of employment/contract, the role title and the organisation or institution you worked for.

Aug 2018 – Sep 2019 Research Intern Hydro Continental, New York

Give a brief overview of the position or research project as a whole, discussing the team you worked with (or lead), who you reported to and what the goal of the project was.

“Undertook a short-term assignment pertaining to the Economics of climate change in order to research and drive improvements in energy consumption and emissions; reported to the Executive Engineer.”

Key responsibilities

Then use bullet points to pinpoint your duties and responsibilities within the role, making sure to mention any relevant techniques or skills used that could benefit your candidacy.

• Employed the Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) curve tool to present carbon emissions abatement options.
• Built partnerships and participated in open discussions with other country modellers and research associates.
• Amassed and processed varied data from multiple sources.

Writing your resume for PhD

Applying for a PhD is a daunting yet exciting time, but a flawless resume can help you achieve your goals.

Remember to tailor your resume to the specific PhD you’re applying for and aim to make a compelling case for your suitability and aligned goals.

Before you send off your resume, try to get a second opinion from a current or previous tutor, trusted family member or friend.

It’s also worth checking the finished document with our quick-and-easy Resume Builder , to eliminate the risk of overlooking mistakes.

Best of luck with your PhD application!

PhD in Management

Admissions - PhD in Management

Areas of specialisation.

• Accounting and Control
• Decision Sciences
• Entrepreneurship
• Organisational Behaviour
• Technology and Operations Management

INSEAD Doctoral Courses

• Core Courses
• Advanced Courses
• Admissions and Financing
• View PhD Student Profiles

Preparing a complete and competitive application - navigating the admissions process.

2025 Intake

September 2024

What we're looking for?

Our standards are high but extremely broad. Diversity is what INSEAD is about, after all. If you have a solid academic record in virtually any discipline, an inquiring and creative mind and a fascination with management or business, all you need is the right training to start your academic career in business academia. Among our successful applicants, there is one thing in common - the desire to become an academic researcher and professor in management.

We are now recruiting for the 2024 intake. To view   the minimum admissions requirements and deadlines, click  here .

Proven Academic Record

Regardless of subject background

Creativity and Independent Thought

Necessary to become a great researcher

Motivation, Determination and Drive

To follow through with goals

Ability to Work in English

As English is the sole medium of instruction at INSEAD

Why the INSEAD PhD?

The road ahead to a successful career in business academia is tremendously challenging yet, promising and rewarding in the end. If you are up for high pressure to reach excellent standards set and be amongst the brightest and most passionate minds within a multicultural, intellectually diverse and extraordinarily inspiring and fulfilling world-class academic environment, then look no further. At INSEAD, knowledge is created, challenged and nurtured. With a lifetime in research and knowledge creation focused on excellence, an academic career has never been this interesting and exciting.

Application Deadlines

We have closed our admissions for the 2024 intake. However, we will soon start our recruitment for mid-August 2025. Visit this page again for updates.

mid-Aug 2025

Next intake

  Start of application

1st week of January 2025

Admissions Deadline

Open One-Way Interview deadline

Application Process

Application Checklist

To apply to the INSEAD PhD, applicants must have a bachelor's degree, a minimum admissions requirement for education, and a valid GMAT or GRE test. Undergraduate students in their final year and recent graduates with or without work or research experience are welcome to apply. Applicants must submit an online application and e-copies of the required supporting documentation, including the open one-way interview.

We have extended our application deadline for the 2024 intake to Wednesday, 10th of January 2024, 23:59 CET.

Minimum Requirements

GMAT or GRE

of less than five years old

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum education required

Other Requirements

Below are the steps to complete the application checklist:, step 1: online application.

INSEAD's application process is electronic, including the submission of supporting documents. The online application includes the prospect's profile, statement of purpose and statement of integrity.

Applying online

The INSEAD PhD application and supporting documents must be submitted online via apply.insead.edu .

To successfully access the application, please download or upgrade your browsers to the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer 9 and above, Firefox 8 and above, Chrome 10, Safari 5 and above, and Opera 10 and above.

A complete application includes a duly accomplished online form, electronic copies (e.g. PDFs) of supporting documents, a fee of 50 € per application, and a recorded one-way interview. 

The online application form includes the following:

• Your Profile : personal information, test results, academic background, professional background, proficiency in the English language, international exposure and activities and interests.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) or letter of motivation (1500 words essay), stating current goals, career plans, and reasons for being interested in the PhD Programme. In as much depth as possible, discuss study plans and the intended area of specialisation. If you need further guidance on the SOP, please reach out to [email protected] . 
• Statement of Integrity  - upon submission of the form, you agree with the terms and conditions applicable to the INSEAD online application

NB : Electronic copies are scanned copies (PDF) of original documents with a < = 1 MB file size. Please use a reputable online service to compress your PDF files < = 1 MB.

For further information, download the  PhD Applications Instructions.

Step 2: Supporting Documentation

• A non-refundable fee of 50 € per application and paid online by credit card. Applications with no payment received are not considered successfully submitted. Hence, we do not include these in our review.
• CV/Resume,  preferably 1-2 pages long.
• Official Transcripts of Grades and Diplomas or Degree Certificates  For degrees in progress (undergraduate or graduate), please provide the latest official partial transcripts. Once you receive your full transcripts the following year, please send an e-copy (PDF) and an attestation that you've fulfilled the requirements for graduation.  Please provide an official English translation of your degree transcripts and certificates if the medium of instruction of your programme is non-English. Unfortunately, we do not accept self-translated documents.
• Official GMAT or GRE score report  The GMAT or GRE test is a mandatory requirement, and we cannot waive this under any circumstances. Therefore, please upload your test-taker score report to the application portal and request GMAT or GRE to send the official transmission to INSEAD. Moreover, no minimum test score is required, and the admissions committee does not have a preference for either of the tests.  The institution codes to send your scores are: 3244* (GRE/INSEAD's PhD in France) or 7324* (GRE/INSEAD's PhD in Singapore) and DL3-S8-08 (GMAT) *Please send only to either one of the GRE's institution code if you are applying for the PhD to 'either campus'.
• Official TOEFL score report The TOEFL is the only language test that we require for PhD admissions. Unfortunately, we do not accept the IELTS. However, we will automatically waive the TOEFL test if any of your degrees’ (either bachelor’s or master’s) medium of instruction is English. Your transcripts from this degree, which state that English is the medium of instruction, will suffice as proof of waiver. To send your TOEFL test score to INSEAD, indicate the institution code 3244.
• Supplementary information survey form link is in the Supporting Documents section of the online application form

Recorded interviews (OPTIONAL/NOT-MANDATORY) Upon submitting your online application, you will receive an email confirmation with a PDF copy of your online form and a link to the open one-way interview portal. The open one-way interview is OPTIONAL; however, it gives you an additional platform to express your interest in the PhD Programme through an interview format. 

Please note that the PhD Committee may request this during the review phase to provide further information on your online application. We will promptly contact you upon receiving their request. To ensure you receive our emails, kindly add [email protected] to your email safelist. 

Step 3: Recommendation Letters

Recommendation letters.

We only require three recommendation letters, preferably from faculty or academic sources who can evaluate the applicant's academic ability and research potential. We also accept industry recommendations if faculty references are not available. Candidates must use the online application to send the referee letter request to their recommenders. 

In the recommendation section, applicants must enter referee details like name, official title and email address and click the 'send an email to your recommenders' link. We highly encourage applicants to use the official email addresses of their referees; however, if this is not available, applicants can also use their personal email IDs. 

• Referees must submit their online recommendation forms by the last day of submission for the PhD online application.
• Refer to your application dashboard to view the submission status and make necessary follow-ups with your referees. However, we will not follow up on your behalf regarding the submission of recommendation letters.
• Any changes to the referees nominated must be made before you submit your online application form. We do not entertain any changes once you submit your application. 
• Suppose the referee requests a change of email. Please change this before you submit your online application. The referee with the new email will only receive the recommendation request. The other two referees, with no changes, will not receive a new request. 

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PhD Information Session (AsiaCampus, Hybrid)

We invite prospects to attend the information session to learn more about INSEAD's premier doctoral programme in Europe and Singapore. 

PhD Alumni Reunion and Conference 2024 - Reunite. Reflect. Reinspire.

**Exclusive Event for PhD Alumni**

INSEAD PhD in Management Programme cordially invites PhD alumni to its 35th anniversary on Europe Campus. 

For over three decades, INSEAD's PhD Programme has remained at the forefront of management research, and with the continued support and commitment of our dedicated faculty members, we have trained over 270 doctoral students and have successfully placed our graduates in top academic positions worldwide.

The INSEAD community continues to recognise the PhD's significant and relevant contributions to academic research. As one of INSEAD's premier graduate programmes, the INSEAD PhD will continue to inspire future academics to 'transform business and change the world for the better'.

We want to thank everyone who has celebrated this significant milestone of the programme with us. Please revisit this page for the latest updates leading to the reunion date. 

Please save the date to your calendar.

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As a former college student, you may remember the long nights, stress, and anticipation you had in your undergraduate days when it came to maintaining your grade point average (GPA) . If you’re a graduate student or considering that path , you may be wondering, will your GPA matter as much?

Like in your undergraduate days, your GPA matters to pass and ultimately obtain a graduate degree, but depending on your situation, getting a high GPA may or may not be impactful.

In this article, we’ll cover what’s considered a “good” GPA, and the circumstances when your GPA may matter during grad school and when it may not matter as much.

What does GPA mean?

First, let’s go over what GPA means. GPA, an acronym for grade point average, is a metric high school, colleges, and graduate schools use to measure academic performance.

To find your GPA for a school term, you multiply each grade you received by its corresponding credit hours to find the “grade points” for that course. Then, add up all the grade points from all the courses you took in a term to find your total grade points for that term. Next, add up all the credit hours you completed in a term. Finally, divide the total grade points by the total credit hours for a term.

If you want to look at your cumulative GPA — your GPA for all the terms you’ve completed — you multiply each grade you’ve received to its corresponding credit hours to find the “grade points” for that course. Next, add up all the grade points from all the courses you've taken to find your total grade points. Then, add up all the credit hours you completed. Finally, divide the total grade points by the total credit hours to look at your cumulative GPA.

The basic formula for GPA is as follows:

(Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Credits = GPA

What’s considered a good GPA in grad school?

There’s no one right answer to what’s considered a good GPA in grad school. There are a few ways you can assess what a good GPA may be to you, though.

One way is to find out what GPA you need to receive to remain in good academic standing in your graduate degree program. Another way is to find out the average GPA in your graduate program to benchmark yourself against.

Lastly, what a “good GPA” in grad school means to you may depend on your goals after graduation. For instance, if you’re in a master’s degree program and are looking to apply to Ph.D programs, finding out what GPA you need to maintain to be a competitive applicant may be helpful.

When your GPA matters in grad school (and when it may not)

In some cases, your grad school gpa will impact your ability to get a job.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers' 2024 Job Outlook Report found that 38.3% of employers screen candidates by GPA .

In some cases, employers will require that job applicants have maintained a specific GPA in both their undergraduate and graduate careers. In other instances, job applications will ask for your undergraduate and graduate school GPAs, or prospective employers will ask for these numbers in job interviews.

Even if you’re required to supply your GPA to prospective employers, how much it’s ultimately weighed in the application process may vary quite a bit. Some employers may look highly on a high grad school GPA, while others may value work experience and other factors more strongly.

Your grad school GPA may impact your ability to be accepted into other grad school programs, including Ph.D programs

If you’re pursuing a graduate degree with your eyes set on entering another graduate degree program after, know that maintaining a strong GPA in your current program may matter to admissions committees.

As an example, the University of Washington recommends at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.5 GPA specific to your area of study to be a competitive applicant to the school’s Ph.D programs. Again, this is just one example, but many universities will provide these recommendations.

If you visit the admission page of the graduate school program you have in mind, typically, you’ll find a list of requirements, including GPA requirements.

Your grad school GPA may matter in terms of retaining financial aid

Maintaining a certain GPA does matter for retaining financial aid. The office of Federal Student Aid states that “you need satisfactory academic progress ” to keep your federal student aid package.

Exact satisfactory academic progress requirements will vary from school to school, so you may need to check with your graduate program to determine the GPA requirement. At many schools, students need to maintain a 2.0, if not a 3.0 GPA, to maintain eligibility.

Your grad school GPA may matter in terms of retaining employer tuition assistance

If you’re paying your grad school tuition with help from an employer tuition assistance program —  MBA tuition assistance programs as an example  — you may need to maintain a certain GPA to continue receiving this assistance. This expectation, if there’s one, is usually laid out when you sign up with your employer for this assistance. If you’re unsure of whether there is a requirement, contact your employer.

Grad school GPA may be less significant to some students

Some students may find that they don’t necessarily need to receive a high GPA in grad school to achieve their post grad school objectives. Many employers don’t factor students’ grad school GPAs into hiring decisions. Students who feel confident that they won’t be seeking another advanced degree won’t have to worry about their grad school GPA impacting future grad school applications.

Final thoughts

The importance of receiving a high GPA in graduate school is going to matter to different students at varying degrees. All that said, the personal satisfaction that comes from mastering the material and receiving a high GPA (especially if you’re making the commitment to go to grad school) shouldn’t be ignored.

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The UC Riverside School of Business increased 20 positions in a U.S. News & World Report 2024 graduate school ranking released this week. UCR’s business school was the benefactor of a methodology change this year that places greater emphasis on post-graduation earnings and how quickly graduates found jobs.

The School of Business’ Master of Business Administration program ranked No. 90 on the business school list, released Tuesday, April 9. Though 506 accredited institutions were canvassed, only 124 U.S. graduate-level business programs provided sufficient information on post-graduation earnings and job placements to merit inclusion on the U.S. News list.

“The school’s ascent in the rankings is a testament to its strategic initiatives, such as the expansion of its facilities and the enhancement of its academic offerings, which align with the evolving demands of the global business landscape,” said Rami Zwick, associate dean of graduate programs for the School of Business.

The rankings released this week are based in part on reputational surveys sent to more than 15,000 academics and industry professionals, including corporate recruiters. In the surveys, deans, program directors, and senior faculty are asked to judge the academic quality of a program.

In addition to the surveys, scoring factors selectivity — gauged by graduate exam test scores; undergraduate GPA, and acceptance rate. About half of the score is based on a change this year that places greater emphasis on earnings — assessing post-graduate salaries by profession — and successful job placement. The revised job placement metric rewards business schools when their graduates get jobs quickly — either when they graduate or within three months of graduation.

Separately, the business school’s part-time MBA program was ranked No. 73, an increase of three positions from the past year. That ranking was among 269 universities.

In fall 2024, the School of Business will mark the 55th anniversary of its founding and the 30th anniversary of the A. Gary Anderson School of Management with the opening of a new 63,400-square-foot academic building .

UCR’s School of Education was ranked No. 86 out of 237 positions in the graduate school rankings, which considered only doctoral-level education programs. Last year, the school ranked No. 80.

The education rank is based on research expenditures; assessments by education-school and graduate-school deans and by professionals including recruiters and school superintendents; total degrees awarded; student-faculty ratio; faculty awards; and selectivity, measured by acceptance rates.

U.S. News this week postponed publication of its rankings for medical and graduate engineering programs after some universities questioned the rankings methodology for those programs.

U.S. News & World Report, the standard-bearer among college rankings, publishes its anticipated undergraduate rankings every fall. In the most recent rankings, released in fall 2023, UCR climbed 13 positions to No. 76 overall among U.S. private and public universities. UCR was ranked No. 2 nationally in social mobility, which considers the degree to which a university elevates its graduates to a higher standard of living. 

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PhD student receives fellowship from Apple Scholars program

Nataliya Nechyporenko, a computer science Ph.D. student, has received a PhD fellowship in AI and Machine Learning (AIML) through the Apple Scholars program . The program was created by Apple to recognize the contributions of emerging leaders in computer science and engineering at the graduate and postgraduate level. 

The fellowship provides Nechyporenko support for her research and academic travel for two years, internship opportunities and a two-year mentorship with an Apple researcher. 

Let's learn more about Nechyporenko's research aims and her perspective on the future of robotics research: 

What research do you hope to accomplish through this fellowship?

Think about how you might manually feel around an object to understand its shape, weight, and texture. Or if something is in your way, you'd just push it aside without overthinking it. If you drop something, you'll persistently keep trying to pick it up from different angles until you get it. As you're doing these everyday tasks, you're constantly building up an intuitive sense of your surroundings through trial-and-error. That's the kind of resourceful, flexible, multi-sensory approach I want robots to have when manipulating things – rather than just blindly following a fixed routine. 

The goal is for robotic arms to move and behave with that same kind of curious, improvisational, problem-solving spirit we take for granted as humans. As an Apple AIML scholar, I hope to gain insights into this problem with the help of a fresh network of mentors and collaborators.  

Is this an extension of work you are already doing in your lab? If so, how?

Driven to establish contact-rich planning as a dominant feature in robotics, I focused the first two years of my PhD on analyzing the methods used by state-of-the-art planners and solving the shortcomings leading to the lack of physical robot interaction. 

I have started to extend this work by integrating the empirical formulation of machine learning with model-based algorithmic approaches. I believe this is the path to making robots more adaptable to chaotic human environments. I will continue this work as an Apple scholar. 

What do you think of the current hype around AI and ML? What do you wish people understood about this research area?

The AI and machine learning hype trains have been barreling full steam ahead lately. But robotics? That's an entirely different beast that doesn't follow the overnight disruption narratives. It's a synergy of achievements in areas like materials, manufacturing, sensing, controls theory, and others aligning to reshape the physical world. 

The robotics future will reshape industries and labor concepts, but it will be catalyzed through the patient advancement of many disciplines.

How did you come to study at CU Boulder?

I spent a couple years in the trenches, getting my hands dirty actually building and deploying robots in industry. But after a while, I got this craving -- like there was so much more potential waiting to be unlocked if I could really dive into the deep scientific questions around robotics. That's why I decided to take the plunge back into academia.

What is one of your plans or hopes for the future, either professionally or personally?

I hope to be an expert, a leader, a thinker and a builder. Outside of research endeavors, I aim to be a leader and educator for the robotics and the AI community. Previously, I’ve led volunteering activities, mentored students, and co-organized events that foster discussions around AI. I hope to continue to do so in the future at a larger scale. 

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New program helps Mississippi inmates prepare for post-prison life

The Mississippi Department of Corrections announced that 34 inmates graduated in early April through a new program aimed at reducing the number of people returning to prison.

The "Reentry Academy" is a three-month structured program designed to "strengthen inmates’ life skills" to help them assimilate back to society. The program intends to stem the recidivism rate within the first three years of release.

According to officials, 1,000 inmates started the program last fall and a total of 344 inmates have since graduated. Another group of inmates will graduate later this month.

Deputy Commissioner Kelley Christopher, who oversees programs, education, and reentry, said people may receive a “blueprint” for their life and the directions they can go, “but they are not always given the tools and resources to make it happen."

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“The first measurement of the success of an inmate’s return to society is that he or she does not come back to prison,” Christopher said in a press release. “The goal of the Reentry Academy is to create a consistent, uniform pathway for inmates to gain the personal skills, perspectives, and the confidence to navigate the inherent obstacles in the way of a felon as he or she creates a new life in a free society.”

Officials with the department said eligible inmates must have a clean prison record, a GED or HED, be within 36 months of release, and a commitment to finishing the program among other requirements.

One inmate, 28-year-old Lafabian Brownlee, said he now has direction in his life. When Brownlee came to prison almost a year ago for committing conspiracy in DeSoto County, Brownlee said he didn’t know what he was going to do when he was released.

Brownlee pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime after being indicted for conspiring to embezzle hydrocodone and acetaminophen.

Brownlee said classes at the academy such as anger management, money management and moral classes, had him “really thinking” each night he returned to his cell.

“The reentry academy taught me to stay focused, don't give up, keep your head on and when things go bad, don't give in,” Brownlee said in a provided statement. “It was a foundation for friends, loving and caring.”

Brownlee said he plans to attend Delta Technical College to go into truck driving and earn a living to take care of his family. He will be released on May 8, 2024, and vowed not to return to prison.

“I will tell anybody this is no place you want to be,” Brownlee said.

Warden Patricia Doty, who directs the all-male Mississippi State Penitentiary program, said, “Its real intent is to prepare students to successfully remain in our communities as effective husbands and fathers and productive, contributing citizens.”

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In addition to the men's graduation, there was also a graduation held at the Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women.

Sheena Burke, who spent 18 months in prison for a conspiracy conviction, was released to parole five days after graduation. Burke was convicted to conspiracy to commit a crime and nonresidential burglary of a building.

Burke said she enjoyed "Smart Start" — a part of the academy focused on using workplace documents, math, and graphic literacy — the most. Burke said she aims to be involved in hotel management and eventually, operating her own business.

Burke said the program helped her through one of her roughest times.

“The Reentry Academy taught me a lot, especially how to think for a change and think before I act,” Burke said in the press release. “My son was murdered, and this program helped me with my grief and recovery. It taught me how to keep looking forward and never give up.”

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Vicki Gilliam, assistant district attorney for Rankin and Madison counties, served as a guest speaker at the graduation. Gilliam said emphasis is often placed on prosecuting and punishing people for criminal behavior, but rehabilitation is sometimes ignored, the release states.

“This program is a miracle and continues to be a miracle. Mississippi, the most conservative state, created this program and allowed you to be in it because rehabilitation works,” Gilliam said in the release. “Inmates, you, had to make a choice to participate in this program or not. That is why this program will work for you.”