Should I Contact Potential Advisors When Applying to Graduate School?

Should you contact potential advisors when applying to graduate school?

Yes.

One of the most overlooked part of the graduate school admissions process isn’t listed as a requirement on program websites, and if you decide to navigate this process on your own, you’re likely to miss this piece of advice. That advice is to contact potential mentors, advisors, and lab P.I.s when you are applying to graduate school.

In this video, we explore why this is important, how to go about doing it, and some potential pitfalls to avoid as you do so.

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