Behind the Curtain: How Admissions Committees Review Graduate Applications

Saturday, October 29, 2011: 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Room A3 (San Jose Convention Center)
Chairs:
Tenea Nelson, PhD, Assistant Dean, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Stanford University and Ayodele Thomas, PhD, Assistant Dean and Data & Technology Manager for Graduate & Undergraduate Studies and Diversity Programs, Stanford University

Description: Most people aren’t privy to how admissions committees review applications for research-based graduate programs. This session details how each application component contributes to overall competitiveness: GRE scores, Statement of Purpose, Research Experience, Recommendations, and CVs. Discover the nuances of the selection process and which external factors can influence admission decisions.