Reasons PhD applicants are rejected | Advice for a successful PhD application

Next in my series on PhD application tips, this video summarizes the most common reasons I see (or have heard of) for applicants being rejected. Some of these things are beyond your control, but others can be addressed with a carefully crafted personal statement or statement of purpose, or - if you still have time - some strategic things to strengthen your grad school application!

WHAT TO DO AFTER REJECTION :(    • PhD Application Rejection: What Next?  

00:00 Introduction
01:11 Not clear why you want a PhD
02:36 Not a fit for that program
04:22 No advisor fit
06:44 Lack of research experience
08:59 Weak letters of recommendation
09:39 Low grades or test scores
12:35 Mistakes in the application
13:31 Bad timing

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