The next Graduate School Application workshop is on Wednesday, October 23 at 4pm ET
Graduate School Application Workshops
The Graduate School Application Workshops for Computing Programs is inspired by the CSGrad4US mentoring program and is tailored for undergraduates interested in exploring graduate study in computing. These workshops will attempt to bridge the gap between a student’s initial research experience and successful admission into a graduate program.
Schedule and registration
In 2024, we plan to host workshops every other week from September 11 to December 4. Each workshop will be 1-hour in length. Registration is required to participate. Registration will remain open through the end of the series.
Date | Time | Session Title |
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Writing a Strong Personal Statement |
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Hearing From Current PhD Students |
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET | From Good to Great: A Peer Review of Your Application |
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET | From Submission to Decision: Preparing for the Next Steps |
Please note: these dates are tentative and subject to change.
We encourage folks to attend our sessions synchronously, but we also record them. You will be able to reference past sessions via Zoom.
Previous Sessions
Finding the Programs that are Right for You
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
By the end of the session, students will be able to reflect on considerations that are important to them, gather information about existing programs, understand the role of advisors in the admissions process, and prepare for outreach to advisors.
Recording will be available soon.
Highlighting Your Personal Experiences & Interests
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
By the end of the session, students will have a better understanding of how they can narrow their research interests, what they should include in a resume or CV, how they can identify references, and why they should manage and track their applications and communications.
Getting Started & Making A Plan
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
By the end of the session, students will have a better understanding of items required to submit a PhD application, what the application timeline looks like, what admissions committees review, and how PhD programs may be funded.
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