1. DSPT PhD Programs and Portfolio Workshop Considering going on to a PhD? The following tips and suggestions will help you navigate the process and prepare yourself to put together a successful application.

2. Where is this information from? The experience of DSPT alumni Robert Peters, Getting What You Came For: The Smart Student’s Guide to Earning a M.A. or a Ph.D. (New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1997)

3. Part I: Choosing a School START EARLY!

4. Part I: Choosing a School 1. Potential Advisors A. You should look primarily for a scholar, only secondarily at an institution B. How do you find an advisor? a.Use the library b.Read, read, read! c.Ask your professors d.Look online

5. Part I: Choosing a School 1. Potential Advisors C. Things to look for a.Career maturity/tenure b.Reputation c.Personality D. Contact potential advisors a.Proofread your letter! b.Plan to visit the school

6. Part I: Choosing a School 2. Department Prestige A. Connections in the field B. Future job prospects C. Check reputation of department within your area of interest

7. Part I: Choosing a School 3. Other Considerations A. Attrition B. Time to completion C. Job placement success D. Teaching requirements E. Financial support

8. Part II: Preparing to Apply Plan to apply to at least programs! 10

9. Part II: Preparing to Apply 1. Grades and GRE scores 2. Letters of Recommendation Give your recommender: A postage-paid envelope addressed to the school An unofficial transcript A copy of your CV A memo from you to your recommender reminding him or her about important things to put in the letter 3. Statement of Purpose The GTU offers a “Writing the Academic Statement of Purpose” workshop! This year: Wednesday, October 10, 12:30-2pm; Dinner Board Room, GTU Library Contact Kathleen Kook (kkook@gtu.edu) or GTU admissions (gtuadm@gtu.edu) to reserve a place.kkook@gtu.edugtuadm@gtu.edu

10. Part III: So What Can You Do Now? Languages Conferences Publications M.A. Program/Portfolio Above all: Don’t stress too much over getting into PhD programs!