Grad School Application Workshop
Date
Location
Communications Facility 105
Details
Join Dr. Shameem Ahmed and CS Faculty Panel
November 14, 2025 in CF 105
from 11 am - 12 PM
Receive Information on
- Difference between MS and Ph.D.
- How to choose the right program (MS/Ph.D.)
- How to explore schools online
- How to differentiate between different types of schools
- How many schools one should apply to (diversifying the schools)
- What does ranking mean?
- How to structure a personal statement
- How to reach out to potential MS/PhD advisors
- How to find the right advisor
- How to approach WWU professors for recommendation letters
- GRE/No GRE?
- Funding
- Industry vs. grad school
- How long does it typically take to finish a Ph.D.?
- Pros and Cons of Ph.D. life
- The typical trajectory of a grad life
- Attending conferences for networking
- Volunteering
- Future jobs