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Aim High!
Don’t be dissuaded by competition and apply for as many things as
possible so you have choices in the end.
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Seek Advice!
Make appointments with the Scholarship Coordinator and faculty
mentors to discuss the content of your applications.
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Make a Schedule
Plan out what you need for each application and when and how you
will get it.
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Get “Winning” Letters
Ask early! Letters of recommendation must make specific,
distinguishing remarks about your scholarly merit. Prepare packages to submit to
each letter writer, including your transcript, résumé, research proposal, and
copies of your graded papers.
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Write Focused Statements
Describe the specific research you intend to do and
the skills and experience you have to do it. Make a strong case about the
perfect fit of your research interests with the faculty mentors and resources of
the school you want to attend.
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