This article is published in the June 2022 issue.

Call for Coaches for the CSGrad4US Mentoring Program


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Are you interested in mentoring prospective graduate students through the application and reentry process?

The coach application is now available on the CSGrad4US Mentoring Program webpage. The goals of the CSGrad4US Mentoring Program are:

  • To guide returning students through the application process towards a successful CS PhD admission and school selection
  • To mentor them through the transition to PhD graduate study in the first year towards high retention.

Specific topics include the admissions process, preparation of all components of a strong graduate application, differences between graduate programs at different institutions, how to compare programs with respect to the Fellow’s goals and background, and general guidelines on making a selection among admission acceptances.

Access the coach application here. Applications received by July 1st will be given preference.
For questions regarding eligibility, please email csgrad4us@cra.org.