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I started a thread asking this question but no replies :( to be fair I worded it in a pretty boring way
Anyways Im wondering, do most cover letters people write tend to follow a similar template, are they practically identical with a little change for each project? Or are they all just totally unique for each project for most people?
Is there a right or wrong way?
Thanks very much! Any help appreciated!
Hi everyone!
I'm in the process of writing several PhD cover letters, but there are many PhDs being offered right now that have deadlines in a couple of days. I wont be able to apply for them in time if I make each cover letter very individualised.
Many people seeking graduate jobs often seem to have a standard personal statement which they tweak a little for each job they apply for. Is this normaly the case when applying for PhDs? Or is each cover letter usually very systematic, very individualised and with alot of discussion on the specifics of the project.
Any advice would be really appreciated! Thanks very much :)
Thanks very much people :)
I'm also wondering, a lot of PhDs simply seem to say 'Need first or upper second class degree,' but they dont mention a masters when advertised. Will these supervisors simply not accept anyone with a masters unless they already has a 1st or 2:1, meaning that a masters is a bonus at best to an already suitably qualified person? Or would someone with a masters, say if it was with merit or distinction manage to at least be considered do you think?
Also do any supervisors consider people who dont meet the required grade at their own discression if they thought the person was otherwise suitable?
Hi everyone!
I'm an unfortunate soul who missed the desired 2:1 threshold by about a percent...I appealed against the verdict citing extenuating circumstances including prolonged illness and forced relocation due to my flat catching fire but to no avail...I also have complained to the independant adjudicator office but I have no idea what they will do if anything
Right now I'm doing a masters in biomedicine, so maybe I can redeem myself there...but is the 2:2 albeit almost a 2:1 completely damning for applying to most funded PhDs? I have applied to several already and been rejected.
Any insights and advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks people!!!
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