FOR PROSPECTIVE GRAD STUDENTS:

 

I have put together a working document of resources for prospective graduate students. This is a compilation of my answers to some frequently asked questions about the applications process. This might be most useful for international students applying to Anthropology PhD programs in the US. I welcome any questions about the application process. I might not have the time to address all queries individually but I will periodically update this document based on questions people ask. Just a note of precaution: take my advice with a pinch of salt, I am sharing this as someone who has applied to grad programs and assist others in their applications; I have no experience serving on admissions committees or any such official roles.

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a) See here for the document I have compiled.

b) Some other resources on this topic:

• For those applying to Media studies PhD programs and some general advice on applications, by Dr Lia Wolock

• A post on Media studies and communication PhD applications, by Dr Jonathan Gray

• Advice from Dr Tressie McMillan Cottom here

• The Hidden Curriculum of Applying for Anthropology PhD in the US by Dr Dick Powis

• On funding and anthropology here

• Should you apply? https://conditionallyaccepted.com/2015/03/12/applying-gradschool/

• A crowd-sourced list of people who are willing to read SOPs and help with applying to grad schools facilitated and put together by Dr Noopur Raval