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“You Belong at Stanford” Virtual Seminar and Q&A – Second Session

We are excited to share the You Belong at Stanford Virtual Seminar, which takes place on October 2nd or 9th at 3:00pm PST. This series offers prospective students a chance to explore our outstanding graduate programs and connect with Stanford PhD students and Biosciences Admissions and Recruitment staff. The event will begin with a short Admissions presentation from the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) team, followed by break-out sessions led by Biosciences graduate students. These sessions will delve into various aspects of the application process and include a Q&A segment.

Breakout rooms:

CV and Interview Day tips/ How to ask for a strong letter of recommendation-
Learn essential CV and Interview Day tips. Gain insight on how to secure a strong letter of recommendation. Discover ways to showcase your qualifications and secure strong endorsements from your mentors.

Statement of Purpose
Learn how to craft a compelling Statement of Purpose that showcases your unique qualifications, experiences, and perspectives, giving you a competitive edge in the admission process. Discover the key elements and strategies for writing impactful statements that reflect your academic and personal journey effectively.

Enriching the Community Statement
Learn how to showcase your unique contributions to diversifying the Stanford community by discovering the key elements that admissions committees look for to stand out in a competitive application process.

Campus Life/Student Orgs/Living in Palo Alto
Once the application process is all said and done, you will be a full-time graduate student. Find out what student life is really like and what resources / communities are going to be there to support your journey at Stanford.We encourage perspective students to come prepared with questions, as this is your chance to connect with us and learn more about Stanford University and the Biosciences Program.If you encounter any issues or have questions before the event, please feel free to reach out to us at recruit_biosci@stanford.edu.