[0:44] An overview of the application process, including the Statement of Purpose, with Professor Angela Demke Brown, Associate Chair of Graduate Operations.

[11:20] What does it take to get in? Professor Gennady Pekhimenko shares some insights on how applications are reviewed during the admissions process.

[15:38] What makes a reference letter a strong recommendation? We continue our discussion with Professor Pekhimenko, who offers suggestions on how to secure strong letters of reference.

[19:12] How should you approach faculty for reference letters? Professors Nandita Vijaykumar, Carolina Nobre, Chris Maddison share their advice.

[24:59] Where should you apply? Our guests discuss strategy and propose an upper bound on the number of programs you should apply to.

[29:25] Mario and Diane wrap up.

• Are you a second year CS student? Check out our department's Preparation for Research through Immersion, Skills, and Mentorship (PRISM)
• Are you going into second or third year? Check out the Faculty of Arts and Science's Research Opportunities Program and get course credit for research.
• Check out our department's Undergraduate Summer Research Program
• Consider pursuing a CSC494H1 project with a faculty member.

• Check out our department's guide for Applying to graduate school
• Check out our department's guide for Asking for reference letters
• Check out our student ambassadors' guide for Research in CS

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