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DSPT PhD Programs and Portfolio Workshop
Considering going on to a PhD?The following tips and suggestions will help you navigate the process and prepare yourself to put together a successful application.
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Where is this information from? The experience of DSPT alumni Robert Peters, Getting What You
Came For: The Smart Student’s Guide to Earning a M.A. or a Ph.D.
(New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1997)
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Part I: Choosing a School
START EARLY!
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Part I: Choosing a School
1. Potential AdvisorsA. You should look primarily for a
scholar, only secondarily at an institution
B. How do you find an advisor?a. Use the libraryb. Read, read, read!c. Ask your professorsd. Look online
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Part I: Choosing a School
1. Potential AdvisorsC. Things to look for
a. Career maturity/tenureb. Reputationc. Personality
D. Contact potential advisorsa. Proofread your letter!b. Plan to visit the school
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Part I: Choosing a School
2. Department PrestigeA. Connections in the fieldB. Future job prospectsC. Check reputation of department within
your area of interest
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Part I: Choosing a School
3. Other ConsiderationsA. AttritionB. Time to completionC. Job placement successD. Teaching requirementsE. Financial support
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Part II: Preparing to Apply
Plan to apply to at least
programs!
10
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Part II: Preparing to Apply1. Grades and GRE scores2. Letters of RecommendationGive your recommender:
A postage-paid envelope addressed to the school An unofficial transcript A copy of your CV A memo from you to your recommender reminding him or her
about important things to put in the letter
3. Statement of PurposeThe GTU offers a “Writing the Academic Statement of Purpose” workshop!This year: Wednesday, October 10, 12:30-2pm; Dinner Board Room, GTU
LibraryContact Kathleen Kook ([email protected]) or GTU admissions (
[email protected]) to reserve a place.
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Part III: So What Can You Do Now? Languages Conferences Publications M.A. Program/Portfolio
Above all: Don’t stress too much over getting into PhD programs!