Applying to PhD Programs

Applying to PhD programs is a long process with many moving parts: finding advisors whose work fits, writing a statement of purpose, lining up recommendation letters, and deciding where to apply. These are my notes on the process.

Why a PhD

Choosing labs and advisors

Statement of purpose

Recommendation letters

Timeline

What I would tell someone starting out

Links

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~harchol/gradschooltalk.pdf