Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Welcome!

Graduate School Information Session

Application Process and Timeline

Interview invitations: late Dec. – Jan.

Applications Due: Dec. – early Jan. (until spring for M.S.)

Interviews: Feb. – Mar.

Decision deadline: mid-April

Most important for strong application….

1) Academic performance, especially in STEM classes

2) Research experience

3) Written statements

Statement of purpose: what are your interests and preparation

Personal history: who are you and what will you bring

Maybe less important….

1) Specific major or previous research area

2) GRE/standardized tests

4) Reference letters

The interview!

Most STEM PhD programs will pay for your visit

Structure:

Information session

1:1 faculty interviews

Grad student interactions, oriented around science and/or social

interactions

Keys to success:

Be able to communicate your research experience and interests

Be engaged, ask questions

What to consider when choosing a program:

2) Culture/Fit

1) Research that excites you

3) Flexibility in training (classes, research laboratories)

4) Life outside lab (location, support, etc.)