INSIDE Grad School Admissions - My Experience on an Admissions Board
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- INSIDE Grad School Admissions - My Experience on an Admissions Board// & How to get into grad school
Applying to grad school! Getting into graduate school! Seeing it all as a member of the admissions board! If you are looking to get into grad school - possibly phd admission or a masters program admission, MBA, Law School, or even how to get into an ivy league grad school- this approach will make a big difference to get you in! Even if you're looking to get into graduate school with a low gpa or low test scores, this can overcome all of it.
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In this video you’ll learn about grad school admissions from the inside - how admissions committees make decisions, and most importantly, how to get in. This video will have nothing to do with your GPA or test scores - there is a lot more to getting into grad school than that. I’ll walk you through 4 insights and tips that will increase your chances of getting accepted.
We will talk about:
- What small grad programs value most in the application process
- How to research and choose the right program
- How to write your best Statement of Purpose
- And two ZERO talent things (seriously...a small child could do these things) that dramatically increase the odds that you will be accepted
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Thank you so much! Honestly, it’s so hard to apply for graduate school when none of your friends are applying and your parents only have a high school degree...from another country. I’m so thankful to have found this. I can say that in my first attempt to apply to graduate school I naively committed all the no-no’s you mentioned. But at least now I know. Here’s to round two!
I am SO glad this video was helpful, I wish you all the best on the application process, it's a toughie!
as the first person in my family to go to college for even undergrad, I feel the same
Good luck!! I am a first generation student I had NO idea what I was doing. The first round of applying I rushed and applied to programs I thought were the "best", not programs that matched my interests. Not suprisingly, they all denied me. I didn't give up. I did my research on almost every PhD program (in my field) in the country! I realized which programs were a great match for me, I applied, and I have received more than one offer of admission! Do not give up round one! :) these tips she's mentioning here are great
I feel the same way!!
Great tips!
It's harder to find graduate school tips so this was amazing. And I'm glad to hear that the essay portion isn't about your full life story and character progression, but rather why you want to be an academic with the school, or else I would feel like I am just fluffing myself up for something else. But this is graduate school! So thank you!
seth Campbell I’m so glad I could help, thank you for watching and best of luck pursuing grad school!
I just submitted my grad school application and documents yesterday....so glad I did my research and followed these steps. Fingers crossed I get in!
Rooting for you!
I just now received my denial letter from UC Irvine. I'm not going to lie, I am COMPLETELY devastated. My heart sunk so bad when I starting reading line per line. I won't give up though. I will re-apply this Fall and will be using your tips, thank you! 💜
I am sorry 😞 way to stick with it!
update: I got accepted to NYU!!! 💜💜💜 AHHH I'M SO HAPPY!
@@adgonzr Congratulations!!
@@adgonzr congratulations 👏
@@adgonzr Congrats!
Thank you Madeline for creating a fun interactive guide of pro tips on your behind the scenes insider knowledge of successfully applying for graduate school. I am currently on the first phase of researching the PhD programs I am interested in, and creating a spread sheet for all the pertinent information I may need throughout the application process. Cheers!
Thank you!
These were some of the best tips. I'll make sure to consider all these things in my application package.
Wonderful Robin, I’m rooting for you!
She looks like Karlie Kloss. Is it just me? Or anyone else thinks so too?
Ishwari Deshmukh she does
I thank you for summing up the very good points in this video. I was more surprised with the yield and demonstrated interest factors. I applied the tips you gave in this video and let’s hope things go right.
Showq Ali great work, you are now a step ahead of the majority of candidates. Wishing you the best!
It doesn’t hurt to contact the graduate director. When I was applying to Grad School I contacted the Graduate Director several times and asked questions. It was the ONLY Grad School I applied to and I got in! I enjoy your tips and tricks definitely going to use your tricks for my employment search.
Heck yes it can make a big difference!
Hey Jacob,
May I know what kind of questions you asked the graduate director ?
thank you so much for this video! i’m applying this fall for grad schools and this video is so helpful!
Hi @Self Made Millennial. Great videos. I really enjoyed them and they were very helpful in providing a few additional ideas for the research I am doing for grad schools. I especially liked how your tips would work for people who come from non-traditional backgrounds like myself.
Thank you so much. As a business marketing and sales undergraduate degree, i am now putting in my efforts in hopes to become a marriage and family therapist. This has really helped me to start on the right foot for the application procress, with confidence.
wow very helpful. i am in the process of applying to masters programs and this helped esp. the personal statement. thank you.
I wish i watch your video before i started applying to grad schools. Your tips on how to write the statement of purpose to get into career development-centered programs would have made my application better
Thanksss a lot for this information. Among all negativeness, this video actually has levitated my confidence. Really encouraged! :)
These were so helpful, I'm applying to grad school next week and i'm really stressed out! 😅I'll make sure to include some of your tips in my letter
Wishing you the best of luck! I am so glad to help.
Summary
1. Explicit summary of curriculum
- pratical or research
2. Ask the school dean or cohort
- Show interests
3. Early application asap
- more space
4. How program fits my career and aspiration
5. Show personality showing gow you built the career or gow you worked to get in the program
- link to the admission
I must say I have enjoyed watching many of your videos! I found you on TikTok and love your channel. WiFi ✋🏽
😄😄WiFi high five
This was some great insight, every point you made provided value. Thank you so much.
So happy to hear that!
Thank you for this video! It was very helpful!
Excellent, you're welcome!
Awesome tips! Thank you! I’m gonna apply for grad school only in 2 years but I’m already preparing/planning. ;)
You're welcome :) That's wise that you are starting early, wishing you the best!
You are my hero! Applying to a PhD program after graduating 4 years ago and feeling so lost without an advisor. You are the best. Thank you.
This is so great to hear! How many programs are you planning on applying to?
Hi Lisa.
I'm also starting my PhD Application and I'm terrified.
Though i am currently in a masters program still its scary.
@@SelfMadeMillennial Only three that I really love which don't require the GRE. It's such a last-minute decision that I'm giving these my all and if it doesn't work out I'll study for the GRE to broaden my possibilities next year. I love my job, but I haven't been able to shake how much I've wanted to be an English professor all these years! You have been sooo helpful though! Reaching out to alumni has been more helpful than I could have imagined and I wouldn't have thought about that without you. Thank you!!
This is great! Thank you!!
So glad!
Thank you for this!!
This is super-duper helpful!!! Thanks a lot!!!
So glad, best of luck with pursuing grad school!
Thank you, very helpful!
Great insights, thank you!
Super helpful, thanks
Glad it helped!
THANK YOU! I'm working on my personal statement and this is very helpful. I'm an international student and a first-generation college in my family. So you can only imagine how overwhelming is this. Also, I'm applying to USC :). If you attended there, can you make a video?
Thank you for sharing this great video
My pleasure :)
I would like to ask if you can share some advices about undergraduate admission video interview especially for commerce and engineering program in the future? That would be very grateful:)@@SelfMadeMillennial
Would you mind doing a video on the best timeline for applying to grad school?? Love the vid btw, it helps quite a bit! 🤓
That’s an excellent topic, thanks!
Thanks..You're The Best.
😄😄
this was SO helpful
So glad to hear, best of luck applying!
Hi! Do you have any specific tips for grad school in the various fields of psychology? I'm mostly interested in clinical but have found other programs within the human sciences field that spark my interest. Also, I'm an international student, does the acceptance or rejection process differ a lot from domestic to international students?
my main issue is that it's taken me nearly a decade to get my bachelor's due to health scares, my family dying, and mental breakdowns. How do I get a graduate school to bet on me when my disability is such a financial liability?
I mean, I suppose I could play up the "perseverance" angle, but still. :O I crave that PhD!
Hey there! Do you have any suggestions for what types of questions to ask an admissions officer about the program to show 'demonstrated interest'? I'm attending a Q&A session for the program I'm applying to and I'm having troubles thinking of any that haven't already been answered through emails I've sent/their website. Thanks!
Thank you!
Next video you should be about how to get hired at the CIA. It's obvious from the excellent disguise you work there, amirite?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
My grad application also has both a personal statement and a statement of purpose. It says speak about academics on one and experiences and work and etc on the other but they kinda intertwine? Do I speak about both topics but focus heavily on one for each or try to segregate the experiences as much as possible
How would they know if you called in to ask info or went to the info session ?
Because those people who you talk to/meet are either on the admissions board or share that information with the admissions board. It's their job to know.
Hi Madeline! I signed up to get the free checklist and haven't received it. Does it take a few days? Thanks!
I went to a US acreddited undergrad in Mexico. How many credits are usually assigned to a course in the US / Canadian education system. I'm a dual citizen of Mexico and the US as well as speak both languages natively if that matters for certain applications and fees. I know each institution is different but what is the general courseload and how many credits per course.
I'm not sure, Google will probably give you a more accurate answer than me :) Wishing you the best and thank you for watching!
Hi! Thank you for this helpful video. I was wordering, if I graduate in my country this year on December from psychology, do you think is a good thing to do applying to grad school this year on September, or should I wait until I have my degree and apply the next year
Thank you so much for this video. I only recently started looking at the grad school application process and I am clearly behind. I am worried that I don't stack up to my peers in terms of experence, is there any advice you could share?
I have a question regarding the application process for international applicants. I hear that international applicants are generally accepted at around a 2:1 ratio from local students to international ones. What tips would you give such international students. I am currently a year 2 university student in Hong Kong and am looking to go to the United States to directly pursue a PhD from my Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Science.
The advice from this video is the same for domestic and international students. I'm not sure where the stat you mentioned came from and what it entails so I cannot speak to it.
I will say it can be confusing how the credits of programs transfer internationally, so that is a challenge to overcome, and the other is to be proficient enough in English to convey your ideas in your statement of purpose, but it looks like that won't be an issue for you.
Most PhD programs requires a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on the 4.0 Scale, so you should convert your CGPA to 4.0 to determine if you meet the requirement and if not. Work harder you still have a couple of years.
For insight 2- would emailing count? Or, would even mention that the school's program is your first choice?
I’m applying next year
Good luck!! 😄
If you don’t get in the first time would you say to use the same essays and all for the next application for the next term?
I withdrew from college two quarters once my sophomore and last time junior year. How would this affect my admisssion for grad school? I’ve been killing myself with this question
What about when there’s a prompt and very specific word limit?
Hi Katie, could you elaborate on your question, what are you having trouble with?
How many grad schools do you recommend applying to?
I applied to 13 😶 scraped up all the extra money I had lying around and bit the bullet. Many of my friends who applied to Grad School applied to around the same number
I was so nervous to watch this video because I submitted my grad school apps last month and was scared I would have done something wrong, but according to this video I did things right!
Boom! Well done!!
Same!! I'm going to stop watching videos like this. I just submitted my application yesterday. I feel good about it but I'm still nervous.
Andrew Harmon if you don’t mind could you give an update on you decision
Any chance you can do a video on receiving letters of recommendation?
What would you like to know?
I have a 2.9 and every grad school so far want at least a 3.0. In college I was doing very well with the work for 99% of my courses. The reason why I ended up with low letter grades was because of my then-undiagnosed ADD. I'm working on managing the organization and time management issues that caused my GPA to be so low. I'm really worried I won't be accepted into any schools.
A lot of grad schools dont actually require a 3.0 its usually just a recommendation. I would reach out and also provide a personal statement that talks on your struggles of ADD and how that that effected your courses, but how you’ve improved since.
I relate to this because I had a physical disability tbh
Wow , I did not know that getting in grad school need all that preparation , i just applied cuz I didn't find job and forgot about it , surprisingly they call me to take a test and interview, and again surprisingly i got accepted 😂
Lena that’s exciting congrats!! No pressure to go though 😂
Same here. I just apply and hope fot the best.
I've finished writing my personal statement essay. However, it is 4 pages long with around 1100 word count. Should I condense it?
Hi, I have a question about follow-up email after an interview:
I sent a thank you email after an interview and the school responded with bunch of program materials to looks at (they said it's sth they send out to everyone who interviewed). And I'm trying to ask questions that I got while looking through the materials to show continued interest via email.
I'm wondering if it's weird/rude to ask if they have any concern/area for improvement that might make them hesitant in accepting me? I've heard this is one of a good example question to ask at a job interview setting, but not sure it also applies to grad school interviews, especially via email.
I'd really appreciate your input on this!
Sure, I don’t see a downside. You’re showing demonstrated interest. There’s a low likelihood that you will get feedback, but the intention is there.
Is it better to email an professor When I am applying for a university or after getting admission for a graduate course
I had to apply 1 week before the deadline because of my letters of rec people coming putting in the last month. Will that hinder my chances?
The earlier you apply the better your chances, but many people also wait until the deadline
@@SelfMadeMillennial thank you :) wow I need to edit my ig comment I dont even know what I was trying to say lol
Is it helpful if I contact to the grad school through email?
It depends a bit on what that communication consists of, but generally, yes, that would be considered demonstrated interest. :)
Wow just submitted my application to my top school and I did not all of these things... my admissions counselor told me that she genuinely believes I have a great chance of getting in but I feel like I still could have done more.
It's okay! You can still get in without doing these things, and these tips are especially helpful if your application could use a boost if the grades/test scores/experience could use a bit of bolstering. Know that it isn't too late to show demonstrated interest!
Thank you for the video! I followed the link for the Grad School checklist with 2 different email addresses and have yet to receive it...
That’s strange, it’s not in spam folders? Send me an email if you can’t find it and I’ll get it to you smmillennial@gmail.com
@@SelfMadeMillennial Done. Thank you!
Good tips. I did none of this and still got in UCLA for my masters in engineering 😳😳😳… I got lucky 🤷🏻♀️
Show off
How about candidacy from these countries that are not even known and which the credentials and experiences are relevant?
This vid has info about what credentials and experiences are the most relevant: th-cam.com/video/oqwTj1GUsmw/w-d-xo.html You can also as me more questions at twitter.com/peter_washing - from a current Stanford PhD student
Hi! I hope you see this, the grad school I’m applying to is the same university where I am getting my BA, I added a “track” my major which added courses related to what I want to study for my masters, I have a 4.0, I am in honor societies, the only issue is I’m an online student now and have little contact with professors. I need three letters of recommendations. I am hoping my supervisor and teacher I’ve known since high school will write one, but it’s not likely my last recommendation will be a professor. Is this going to be a problem? Do admissions pay attention to the profession of the person who wrote the letter? Hoping to hear back, sorry for the length!
Nathaly Duque I needed 3 recommendations for my grad school application too. I asked two professors, but also my boss from my internship a year ago. I can’t speak for your application specifically, but just know I got in with those and am planning on attending next year!
How does the admissions team know the student has “demonstrated interest” with so many applications?
good question. I would like to know also
depending on the program being in contact with professors and finding out their research topics and just asking them questions about what they do/are planning to do, it shows you're interested in the school and can help narrow down your choices
Do you review essays for students? I need help! :)
Essays do not matter too much, focus on the research experience. More info here: th-cam.com/video/oqwTj1GUsmw/w-d-xo.html You can also as me more questions at twitter.com/peter_washing - from a current Stanford PhD student
Hi @Self Made Millennial! Do you have a email you can be reached to ask a few questions?
Need some guidance to prep for graduate school as indian student.
Thank you
Hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/oqwTj1GUsmw/w-d-xo.html You can also as me more questions at twitter.com/peter_washing - from a current Stanford PhD student
What grad school did you go to ?
But how do Universities know we contacted them X number of times while reviewing ?? Pls let me know 🙏. Don’t ignore my comment 🙏
It’s the program administrator’s job to know
What kind of questions should I ask when I call the program?
You should reach out to professors of interest, not the program (assuming for PhD). More info here: th-cam.com/video/oqwTj1GUsmw/w-d-xo.html You can also as me more questions at twitter.com/peter_washing - from a current Stanford PhD student
How should one reach out when applying for a Masters program?
@@just_simply Still reach out to professors of interest in charge of the program.
Hey I have that moose hat too
Nice!
What if you’re on a waitlist for a phd program?
What did the program say when you called them?
Self Made Millennial They emailed me to say I’m on their waitlist. Then they asked me to let them know if I’ve committed to another school. That’s about it. Any advice would be awesome, thank you!
Give them a call and ask if there is anything else you can provide to help with their consideration. Even if they say nothing, you calling shows demonstrated interest
Self Made Millennial thank you so much-I’ll do this first thing Monday morning! 😊
WAIT, I'm a little lost... So mentioning that your goal is to get a PhD and being passionate about research will disqualify you from entering Grad School? Where one goes to go get their PhD? Does not compute. Why is aspiring to earn a PhD from a PhD granting institution disqualify you from entering a PhD program with that PhD school? I don't follow....
I said understand if the program is research or practicum. Some masters programs are practicum and are not meant to be precursors to PhDs. Make sure to understand which a program is.
If I spend $125 just to apply, I am demonstrating interest, fuck that
I got rejected from grad school.
I was rejected my first time too. It can work out with perseverance! More info here: th-cam.com/video/oqwTj1GUsmw/w-d-xo.html You can also as me more questions at twitter.com/peter_washing - from a current Stanford PhD student
Hi, Madeline Mann, I came across your impressive recruiting experience on Linked-in, and would like to formally invite you to join our info mission in late September as an admission expert either by contracting or paid consulting. As you might have heard, it has become tricky for Chinese students to make up their mind continuing their graduate studies here in U.S. in this special circumstance. They might worry about whether the Covid-19 and complex international situations at the moment, would affect the admission rate they would be admitted. They would also need some fresh eyes on what programs might be a good fit and what they should do for preparation. We look forward to passing on a positive attitude and hope during the Covid-19 crisis, sharing information/experiences, and recommending suitable programs to more than 200 prospective Chinese students in the info session we are hosting.
Please let me know if you are interested in this or any other kinds of collaboration, and feel free to ask me any questions. BTW i also asked for adding in Linked-in, hope I get get through and discuss more about it
Thank you!
Great content and subscribed! Would love hear what you think of our grad school channel. Thank you.
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It can be helpful to make a list of what each school requires and what parts of those requirements you are still working on - www.howtocrazy.com/a-guide-to-get-into-graduate-school/
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“And they will reject u” fuck em their loss.
Great video! I am a computer scientist that specializes in cyber security. My aim is to be a cryptologist, will it help if I teach myself subjects that focus on this specific career? The place I want to apply has a variety of job opportunities, including the one I stated above. A lot of undergrad does not teach cryptology. If you can get back to my comment that would be awesome!
Ralph Ruiz cryptology is so cool! I worked in blockchain for years and have seen that your desired skill set is in demand! Are you asking if you should teach yourself skills in lieu of getting a graduate degree?
Self Made Millennial I wanted to know if it would help if I knew a little bit of it, or if i had experience with it to increase my chances into getting into grad school.
Ralph Ruiz yes that would likely increase the odds that you would get in.
Self Made Millennial Thank you, and since you have experience, are you able to recommend any good books for cryptology?
Ralph Ruiz I do not have a recommendation unfortunately!
This is so tedious. They need to just accept me and get on with it, they are getting paid either way
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These tips are valuable. I had a low undergraduate GPA and was on academic probation for a brief time. This video helped me get into a top-notch graduate program (Georgetown) on my second attempt.
Research the programs thoroughly and visualize how your intellectual interests align with the goals of the program. I’ve heard stories of Ivy League caliber graduates with stronger resumes getting rejected because they failed to communicate their professional ambitions in their application statements. This will give you the edge.
If you were waitlisted or rejected and have thoughts on reapplying, these valuable tips will catch the eye of the admissions office. You might get accepted after waiting out a semester.