Graduate Admissions Advice
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:35 pm
A new round of applicants is quickly on the way and in need of advice.
I've found that there are a lot of threads on this site from individuals wanting very customized advice. ("Can I get into these schools?", "Will my B in Linear Algebra keep me out of UCLA?") Many times the advice received may be helpful to that one person, but not to the larger audience of math grad applicants.
All of that said, my question is aimed towards users who are now on the other side of the admissions process. Looking back on the time you spend getting recommendations, sending out applications, and generally fretting, are there any words of wisdom you could impart upon those of us getting ready to endure the same process?
Responses might include (last minute) ways to improve your application, how to pick appropriate schools, who to seek out as letter writers, etc. I'm just looking for anything you learned that might ease the process.
Thanks!
I've found that there are a lot of threads on this site from individuals wanting very customized advice. ("Can I get into these schools?", "Will my B in Linear Algebra keep me out of UCLA?") Many times the advice received may be helpful to that one person, but not to the larger audience of math grad applicants.
All of that said, my question is aimed towards users who are now on the other side of the admissions process. Looking back on the time you spend getting recommendations, sending out applications, and generally fretting, are there any words of wisdom you could impart upon those of us getting ready to endure the same process?
Responses might include (last minute) ways to improve your application, how to pick appropriate schools, who to seek out as letter writers, etc. I'm just looking for anything you learned that might ease the process.
Thanks!