What you need to collect:

• Your latest resume or CV
  • Highlight your experiences.
  • Include your hobbies!
• Your latest school transcript
  • At first application stage, an unofficial transcript is enough.
• Letter of recommendations
  • Alert the individuals who will be your letter writers.

What you need to write:

One of the most informative and impactful parts of the application in the personal essay. This is the time we get to learn more about you. 

Consider this personal statement in two parts:

• Talk about your past
  • Have you done internships/research opportunities?
  • What did you learn in your prior experiences? (think of both personal and professional skills)
  • Do you have fun hobbies?
  • Did you have any challenges you overcame during your degree ?
  • This is your opportunity to discuss more than can be found in your transcript, resume or CV.
• Talk about your future
  • What do you imagine your PhD path to look like?
  • Why do you think we can help you achieve your goals?
  • Are there particular professors in our department whose work seem interesting?
  • Successful applications put your achievements in perspective. It lets us feel like we know you, your creativity, your passion, and fit with our program. So, define what does success look to you? What can we help you learn?