It is that time of year when people start applying to graduate school.
Some advice, guidance, and insight is given here in a talk I’ll be presenting tonight to MSU students:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r5iqy8w6e2ft05d/2021-09-13-Grad-School-App-Bootcamp-JTS-notes.pdf?dl=0
An important part of the process is requesting letters of recommendation. Some guidance along these lines is given here:
h/t to Graham for finding these resources:
- UIUC Writer’s Workshop: Personal Statements vs. Statements of Purpose
- Purdue STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/PERSONAL STATEMENT
- Purdue OWL: Preparing an Application
Good luck and let me know how I can help – just email me!
p.s. the video is here:


