Workshop Videos
Available below are videos from our past workshops. Get actionable advice directly from professors, admissions committees, and successful PhD students about the graduate application process. We break down everything: from navigating the graduate application to selecting a program, from getting strong recommendation letters to surviving graduate school, from proofreading to telling the most compelling story.
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Graduate Application Videos
How do you even start to think about applying to graduate school? What should you prepare for? What will you need to write? How will you stay motivated? Who should you ask for advice? Who will be reading your application? We answer all of these questions and more in our Graduate Applications Workshop.
Applying to Graduate School: Advice from the Admissions Committee
Dr. Jacob Barandes, Dr. Rovana Popoff, and Dr. Joseph Checkelsky share advice for successful graduate applications from the perspective of an admissions committee, from the 2021 virtual workshop.
Demystifying the Graduate Admissions Process
Dr. Jacob Barandes shares the ingredients of a successful graduate application and timeline from his 2019 workshop.
The Statement of Purpose
Dr. Steven Torrisi and Lauren Niu walk through the structure of a successful Statement of Purpose (SOP), detail many do’s and don’ts about style and content, and walk you through the process of developing a compelling personal story.
Recommendation Letters
How do you get successful recommendation letters for your graduate application? Who should you ask, and what should you say? How can you help them write you a successful letter of recommendation? Osase Omoruyi breaks down the process from start to finish.
Fellowships and Funding
Once you get into a graduate program, getting external funding can give you more freedom in choosing a research group and lightening your teaching load. Celia Eliot breaks down the different kinds of fellowships available to graduate students, and specifics on how to apply for many of the most prestigious awards.
Surviving Graduate School & General Advice Videos
What to Expect in Graduate School & Finding URM Women+ Support
In her 2021 Keynote presentation, Dr. Malika Grayson shares her personal journey and advice about not only surviving, but thriving in graduate school and beyond.
How to Deal With Impostor Syndrome
In this Keynote presentation from our 2021 virtual workshop, Dr. Simone Hyater-Adams shares specific strategies on dealing with impostor syndrome as a graduate applicant and student.
Talking About Your Research
Whether you are an undergrad or a tenured professor, you must learn to communicate your research in a compelling way to both colleagues and the general public. Dr. Steven Torrisi and Lauren Niu share some tips about different communication styles, and provide examples about how to talk about your research — from making your work sound exciting for a general audience to giving a sixty-minute research seminar, a flash talk at a conference, or presenting a poster.