Do your Research! Be Specific! Send Emails!
When I applied for grad school, I researched which professors were studying the topics I wanted to study, and then sent them all emails asking what they were currently working on and whether they were taking new grad students. Even if they weren’t taking on students, many offered advice about other professors I could contact! Then I tailored each application to namedrop the people I was interested in working with, mentioning why I was interested in their specific research and why I thought I was qualified to study it. This shows them that you’ve done your research and are genuinely interested in their work.
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Academics – Atmospheric Sciences – Meteorology, Class of 2023
Interests – Physical & Life Sciences; Sustainability/Conservation/Energy
Identities – she/her
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