Applying to Sociology Ph.D. Programs in the United States Preethi Krishnan Ph.D. Candidate Sociology Purdue University

Today Informal aspects Writing to faculty members Online forums – Grad Cafe Funding Hearing back from schools Choosing an advisor

Writing to faculty Start early Read their papers Customize your email Write how your project relates to their work. Err on the side of formality They may not reply

Online forums Grad Cafe: https://www.thegradcafe.com/ Trends in application (GRE scores) Which schools for your field? General information about Ph.D. life.

Funding Internal Funding Tuition waiver Teaching/Research Assistantships Fellowships External American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships for women scholars

Hearing back from the school Skype interviews Admission offered with funding Admission offered with some or no funding Waiting list

Choosing an Advisor The MOST important decision Starts before application process Continues after you get admitted Grape vine Invested and productive advisor

Preethi Krishnan Ph.D. Candidate Sociology Purdue University Thank you Email: pkrishn@purdue.edu Preethi Krishnan Ph.D. Candidate Sociology Purdue University