Applying to PhD Programs: When, Where, How, and Why?
So, you are thinking you might want to pursue a PhD. That’s great! However, it can sometimes be difficult to…
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How to Prepare for Your PhD Interview
Although not all PhD programs require interviews, most do, and you will usually interview with the faculty member who will…
How to Write About Your Research Interests
The most common challenge that my master’s and PhD applicant clients face when writing a statement of research interests or…
Graduate School in Psychology: PsyD or Psy Phd, Which Is Right for You?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook states, “Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent…
Selecting the Right PhD Program
If you are thinking about applying to a PhD program, then you are probably already familiar with the research process,…
Deciding Who Should Write Your Letters of Recommendation – PhD
Letters of recommendation (LORs) are a key part of your application. Strong ones provide meaningful support, while a lukewarm one…
How to Get Into an MD/PhD Program [Episode 453]
Applying to MD/PhD programs? Here's what you need to know Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon, an Accepted consultant and former chair…
Encore: How to Get Into an MD/PhD Program [Episode 453]
We are swamped now with clients facing early January deadlines so I decided to begin 2023 with one of our…
How to Write a Great Statement of Purpose [Episode 473]
How to Write a Statement of Purpose That Gets You Accepted [Show Summary] Vanessa Febo is a PhD candidate in…
The Myth of the Fully-Funded PhD: Using Scholarships to Mitigate the Financial Realities of Research Degrees
When you decide to go to graduate school of any kind, you are making a financial decision that will dramatically…
Insider Tips on Applying to PsyD Programs
You need only to poll other prospective applicants to realize that applying to a PsyD degree program cannot be “boiled”…
You’ve Caught the “Academic Ambition” Bug—Now What?
[Note: All names and identifiable information have been changed to protect the clients of Accepted.] Do you need a master's…
What to Know About Applying for a PhD in STEM [Episode 410]
Are you considering a PhD, either in the United States or abroad? [Show summary] Dr. Eva Lantsoght, a professor of…
The Personal Statement That Got Me a Large Scholarship to Cambridge
When I submitted my application for the Masters program in Latin American Studies at Cambridge University, I was a bit…
Life on a PhD Waitlist: Is There Anything You Can Do?
Anyone who’s been on an admission waitlist can tell you that it’s a frustrating place to be! On the other hand, the…
Predoc & Premed Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
Often, top medical schools in the U.S. offer predoc and premed summer undergraduate research programs. We’ve compiled an all-you-need-to-know chart…
PhD Program Selection: Does School Ranking Matter?
Because tenure-track jobs are scarce, selecting the right PhD program is an extremely important decision that can have a dramatic…
How to Be a Competitive PhD Applicant and Apply to the Best Programs for You
What are your goals? If you’re considering applying for admission to a PhD program, you should start thinking about where…
4 Tips for Securing Effective Recommendation Letters for PhD Admissions at Top Programs
Letters of recommendation are one the most important components of your doctoral program application. In fact, they can often make…
A Harvard PhD Student and Admissions Consultant Shares Her Story [Episode 328]
Interview with Rachel Slutsky, Accepted admissions consultant [Show summary] Want to know what makes for stupendous statements of purpose or…