There are many ways you can prepare for a PhD in computing.
- How important are rankings of PhD programs?
- How important is research experience?
- How important is a publication record?
- How important is the GRE?
- How important are my grades?
- Will volunteer work or other co-curricular activities help my application?
- How important is my undergrad institution’s ranking?
- Will getting a NSF fellowship help my chance of admission to a PhD program?
- When are the deadlines for graduate school applications?
- When will I hear whether I have been admitted?
- When should I start preparing my application materials?
- How many programs should I apply to?
- I’m a December graduate. Do graduate programs accept applications for a January start?
- How many recommendation letters do I need?
- How should I ask for letters of recommendation?
- Who should I ask to write for letters of recommendation?
- Should I write potential PhD advisors outside of the application process?
- How are PhD applications reviewed?
- Are there waiting lists?