Author: M. Usman Maqbool Bhutta

Golden Tips

Prerequisite

  1. CV (Best practice is to update frequently, add whatever you have)
  2. Cover Letter / Why you (make shorts 5-6 key points of having you)

List All Professors

Make a list of all the relevent Profs. and write your Research Statement according to the Target Prof.’s Research Interest

This is the most important part, which actually students dont care before sending any email to the target Prof. To Write Reserach Statement:

  • Read at least 3-4 papers of the target Prof. and check his recent research directions.
  • Align your previous work to the Prof. research directions.

Why: Because usually Profs. have fundings related to their recent projects. In this manner, they are likely to reply you.

Email

  1. Email you CV + Cover letter + Research statement to the Prof.
  2. If you didnt get any reply, send them reminder after a week.

Have GRE/IELTS

If you have GRE/ILETS + Publications, then try top universites in the US/Canada, Switzerland, UK, Australia.

With NO IELTES/GRE

In that case, try HK (HKPFS), Japan, China or Korea.

Funding Problem

Only if Prof. show interests from top university (oxford/Cambridge/ETH etc). Tell them you can arrage fundings. You can easily grab funding using CMMS-PEEF Scholarship.

PROS: You can get degree from Top university.

CONS: Usually monthly stipend is bit lower then the university’s one. (I think not a big deal).

When to start contacting profs.

Usually between July-Sept is the ideal time to contact.

Useful link for scholarship news / help

Scholarship Network at Facebook [Link]

Top University Matters?

Yes, you are likely to get higher salary.

Q&A / Vidoes

Getting PhD Entrollment in World Class University

I’ve explained multiple queries related to Getting PhD Entrollment in World Class University on Desi Rendezvous with Saadia Shahid.

If you have any question related to these topics, do watch the video

  • What are the eligibility criteria and requirements for getting admission into a PhD program at top universities?
  • Importance of Research experience and Academic background when applying for a PhD program at top universities?
  • What are the steps involved in the application process for a PhD program at top universities?
  • How can we increase our chances of getting admission into a PhD program at top universities?
  • What are the selection criteria used by top universities to select applicants for their PhD programs?
  • How do the admission committees at top universities evaluate research proposals submitted by applicants for a PhD program?
  • How much weightage is given to previous academic and research experience while evaluating an application for a PhD program at top universities?
  • What are the funding options available for students pursuing a PhD program at top universities?

IELTS

Saadia Shahid explained multiple queries related to Understanding IELTS Test Format on Desi Rendezvous with me.

If you have any question related to these topics, do watch the video

  • Who takes IELTS and Why? Is it a degree?
  • General vs Academic
  • Eligible Countries and University Criteria wrt IELTS
  • Paper-based vs Computer-based
  • Handwriting impact on Paper-based Test
  • Reading Test Format/Question Source/General vs Academic
  • Time Management
  • Can we make changes after completing a section?
  • Listening (Types of Questions, Time)
  • Writing (Types of Questions, Time, Criteria, Weightage, Paper-Based vs Computer-based)
  • Speaking (Types of Questions, Time, Criteria)
  • Most Difficult Section or Skill in IELTS


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