How do you ask admissions committees for tips on improving your application?

[randompsychologist]

Hi all!

I'm so embarrassed to ask, because I felt like my application was sloppy and haphazardly put together. (I have this bizzare fantasy of someone lauging in my face because my application was so horrible). But, I know that I really should (and really want to) ask so that I have a better idea of what I'm going to do to make myself a better candidate for the next time I apply. Any suggestions? Have you done this before?

Edited January 21, 2014 by randompsychologist

[Lisa44201]

I wouldn't ask an AdComm, but perhaps your POI.

 

Also, evaluate it yourself - critically, but non-judgmentally:

Competitive GPA?

GREs?

SOP?

LORs?

Research experience?

Research fit?

Not limiting yourself geographically?

[randompsychologist]

Thanks so much! ... I'm actually thinking for me it was SOP, research fit, LORs (not best fit), and maybe research experience.

[Lisa44201]

I understand/sympathize. For me it was SOP and research experience. I got into a Masters program (research experience), re-wrote my SOP, and was accepted to a PhD program after that. Good luck!