USA Application Process Elements and Timeline Guide for PhD Applicants
Detailed guidance for PhD applicants in Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Chicago on essential application elements like Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, Academic CV, Writing Sample, Exam Scores, and Transcript. The timeline includes tasks from exam registration to visa application, aiding in effective planning and preparation.
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USA Application Process MAIN ELEMENTS OF AN APPLICATION Shilpa Menon PhD student, Anthropology University of Illinois at Chicago
USA Application Process Main elements Statement of Purpose (SoP) Letters of Recommendation Academic CV Writing Sample Exam scores: GRE, TOEFL/IELTS Transcript
USA Application Process TIMELINE
USA Application Process Timeline Month(s) Task(s) June-August Register for exams; begin preparation Shortlist Mail faculty and students June-September Write exams September-October SoP master draft Writing sample Recommenders October-November Prepare separate application packets and drafts December-January Application deadlines; portals close February-March Admit decisions; check Grad Cafe May-June Start Visa application process
USA Application Process Timeline Month(s) Task(s) Longlist, then shortlist June-August Register for exams; begin preparation Shortlist Mail faculty and students Budget June-September Write exams September-October SoP master draft Writing sample Recommenders October-November Prepare separate application packets and drafts December-January Application deadlines; portals close February-March Admit decisions; check Grad Cafe May-June Start Visa application process
USA Application Process Timeline Month(s) Task(s) See uni websites: June-August Register for exams; begin preparation Shortlist Mail faculty and students GRE General Subject GRE TOEFL or IELTS June-September Write exams September-October SoP master draft Writing sample Recommenders October-November Prepare separate application packets and drafts December-January Application deadlines; portals close February-March Admit decisions; check Grad Cafe May-June Start Visa application process
USA Application Process Timeline Month(s) Task(s) Master draft: get input June-August Register for exams; begin preparation Shortlist Mail faculty and students Writing sample: tweak existing work June-September Write exams Recommenders: contact in advance, share material September-October SoP master draft Writing sample Recommenders Tips and Info: The Professor Is In (blog) October-November Prepare separate application packets and drafts December-January Application deadlines; portals close February-March Admit decisions; check Grad Cafe May-June Start Visa application process
USA Application Process Timeline Month(s) Task(s) Tailor documents: word limits and content June-August Register for exams; begin preparation Shortlist Mail faculty and students SoP: word limits, highlight relevant info June-September Write exams September-October SoP master draft Writing sample Recommenders Other statements: personal history, research proposal October-November Prepare separate application packets and drafts December-January Application deadlines; portals close February-March Admit decisions; check Grad Cafe May-June Start Visa application process
USA Application Process Timeline Month(s) Task(s) Don t wait until the last day to upload June-August Register for exams; begin preparation Shortlist Mail faculty and students June-September Write exams September-October SoP master draft Writing sample Recommenders October-November Prepare separate application packets and drafts December-January Application deadlines; portals close February-March Admit decisions; check Grad Cafe May-June Start Visa application process
USA Application Process Timeline Month(s) Task(s) Grad Caf : forum for grad students June-August Register for exams; begin preparation Shortlist Mail faculty and students June-September Write exams September-October SoP master draft Writing sample Recommenders October-November Prepare separate application packets and drafts December-January Application deadlines; portals close February-March Admit decisions; check Grad Cafe May-June Start Visa application process
USA Application Process Timeline Month(s) Task(s) Be in touch with programme coordinator and adviser June-August Register for exams; begin preparation Shortlist Mail faculty and students June-September Write exams September-October SoP master draft Writing sample Recommenders October-November Prepare separate application packets and drafts December-January Application deadlines; portals close February-March Admit decisions; check Grad Cafe May-June Start Visa application process
Some External Funding Options Inlaks Scholarships Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships (for Masters in certain disciplines; an option for Masters-integrated PhD programmes) Wenner Gren Wadsworth International Fellowships (Anthropology) AAUW International Fellowships: American Association for University Women
