aspiringhistorian Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 I started making all my application checklists today and I just became aware of the fact that everything- and I mean everything- is online now. When I was applying to undergrad, they were still making the transition between paper applications to electronic applications so I was able to dodge the bullet (plus I applied ED so I didn't even have to deal with it that much), but I just realized how much I really dislike how digital everything is... and I'm not even old! I'm nervous that I won't be able to keep track of it all...
newms Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) I found spreadsheets to be very useful to keep track of all the requirements and materials when I was applying. I used Google Spreadsheets since I could access them from any computer or device with an internet connection. Katherine Sledge Moore (now a post doc AFAIK) has a useful template that she used when she applied to grad schools that you can customize. I wish I could help you with the feeling old part. As soon as I figure out how to stop getting older, I'll tell you. Edited July 27, 2011 by newms EEMSU 1
lyonessrampant Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Yeah, spreadsheets were really helpful for me as well. In fact, you may find that you prefer the digital system once you use it. It saves money and time on USPS mail. It autoupdates receipt of materials faster. If you use a site like Portfolio you'll be able to store letters of rec online as well and submit for your profs to all schools via that site. It saves the profs tons of time and effort. Anyway, I'm right with you on the feeling old bit.. . sigh. . .no advice there
Strangefox Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 In fact the digitalization of the process is a good thing, becase it saves you time and money. You will see it yourself later. Good luck!
ktel Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 I enjoy that I don't have to deal with mail, or worse, the university's internal mailing system. The MIE department at U of T has lost or not received my documents THREE TIMES.
laviola Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 You were applying to undergrad a year after me and you were still in the process of transitioning? Everything of ours was online by then. Now schools are sometimes more into the online apps and others are more into sending them in, and some give you both options. It's really a preference thing. Online apps are really really convenient though. I wish all unis (at least in your country) could just let you upload all your info in one file and have them all review it, like they had us do for undergrad.
aspiringhistorian Posted July 27, 2011 Author Posted July 27, 2011 You were applying to undergrad a year after me and you were still in the process of transitioning? Everything of ours was online by then. Now schools are sometimes more into the online apps and others are more into sending them in, and some give you both options. It's really a preference thing. Online apps are really really convenient though. I wish all unis (at least in your country) could just let you upload all your info in one file and have them all review it, like they had us do for undergrad. We still had the option of turning in paper applications in lieu of the online ones, even for the Common App.
aspiringhistorian Posted July 27, 2011 Author Posted July 27, 2011 In fact the digitalization of the process is a good thing, becase it saves you time and money. You will see it yourself later. Good luck! I'm sure it does! Although with some schools asking for over $100 in application fees, I'm wondering how much I actually would notice the cost of postage. All this is no big deal, though, it's just different
Business2Biology Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 Katherine Sledge Moore (now a post doc AFAIK) has a useful template that she used when she applied to grad schools that you can customize. Wow! Thanks for sharing this link - already have culled some great resources! If you use a site like Portfolio you'll be able to store letters of rec online as well and submit for your profs to all schools via that site. It saves the profs tons of time and effort. This sounded interesting so i googled, but couldn't find anything that sounded like what you mentioned. What i did find was this Interfolio website: http://www.interfolio.com/index.cfm Is this the service you used? Thanks!
aspiringhistorian Posted August 7, 2011 Author Posted August 7, 2011 I found spreadsheets to be very useful to keep track of all the requirements and materials when I was applying. I used Google Spreadsheets since I could access them from any computer or device with an internet connection. Katherine Sledge Moore (now a post doc AFAIK) has a useful template that she used when she applied to grad schools that you can customize. I wish I could help you with the feeling old part. As soon as I figure out how to stop getting older, I'll tell you. Thanks for the link! This process is about to get out of hand so it's nice to have a way of keeping it under control a little bit.
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