Reasons PhD applicants are rejected | Advice for a successful PhD application

Next in my series on PhD application tips, this video summarizes the most common reasons I see (or have heard of) for applicants being rejected. Some of these things are beyond your control, but others can be addressed with a carefully crafted personal statement or statement of purpose, or - if you still have time - some strategic things to strengthen your grad school application! WHAT TO DO AFTER REJECTION :( https://youtu.be/0zf9LVNipQ0 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Not clear why you want a PhD 02:36 Not a fit for that program 04:22 No advisor fit 06:44 Lack of research experience 08:59 Weak letters of recommendation 09:39 Low grades or test scores 12:35 Mistakes in the application 13:31 Bad timing + EARLIER VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES + Should you get a PhD? https://youtu.be/p4QiJNPSdWs PhD application tips https://youtu.be/dAk3pEa4OZs Choosing PhD programs to apply to https://youtu.be/LElQ63qIpNM Template for reaching out to potential advisors: https://twitter.com/cfiesler/status/1