Every year, I read applications for my department’s Ph.D. program at Brown University. The ones I usually see are from people who might want to work with me either as their primary or additional ...

What’s the difference between a “personal statement” and a “statement of purpose”? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, we use the phrase “statement of purpose” on our website and ...

Deciding to pursue a graduate education is not a decision to make lightly. Graduate school is a very focused pursuit, so it is important to have a clear idea of what you want to study. While an ...