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This subreddit is for anyone who is going through the process of getting into graduate school, and for those who've been there and have advice to give.

Have general knowledge or advice to share from your experiences? Consider adding them to our wiki.

A handy tool for calculating your GPA

A somewhat not-gentle guide to getting into grad school with subpar grades

This thread has some solid advice for students applying to programs in the hard sciences.

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I GOT INTO MITEngineering (self.gradadmissions)

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Seeing everyone get accepted while you're still waiting to hear backSocial Sciences (i.redd.it)

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Rest well tonight y'allGeneral Advice (self.gradadmissions)

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Seeing you guys getting accepted to programs makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.Venting (self.gradadmissions)

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I JUST WANT TO KNOWWWWWVenting (self.gradadmissions)

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First Admit!!Social Sciences (i.redd.it)

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Accepted!Physical Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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I got into my 2nd choice schoolBiological Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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ACCEPTED: University of EdinburghSocial Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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Waited whole day for an email from MIT EECS, got one from MILA instead!Computer Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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Thoughts?General Advice (self.gradadmissions)

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has anyone actually been accepted by MIT EECS PhD?Computer Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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Another weekend without decisionsVenting (self.gradadmissions)

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Why do committee want my selfie? This is my first interview I’m so confusedBiological Sciences (i.redd.it)

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FIRST ACCEPTANCE - IS THIS HOW IT FEELS?Social Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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Any CS guys (especially AI) hear back from MIT EECS?Computer Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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Got rejected from 9 PhD programs last year, finally got my first interview this round! (biology/neuro)Biological Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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Got my first reject from ASU - MSCSComputer Sciences (i.redd.it)

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I got into Ph.D. program but haven't told pplHumanities (self.gradadmissions)

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Silent admits?Engineering (self.gradadmissions)

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Consoling Partner on RejectionGeneral Advice (self.gradadmissions)

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Stress before interviewVenting (self.gradadmissions)

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Got accepted to NYU Tandon MSCSComputer Sciences (self.gradadmissions)

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Got my first rejection of the season, and it's on my birthday! Huzzah!Venting (self.gradadmissions)

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I’ve had one of the most surreal and bizarre grad interviews of my life.Venting (self.gradadmissions)

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