This repository curates links to advice, resources, and examples for navigating graduate school applications, research, and academic careers, primarily within CS, NLP, and ML. It serves as a comprehensive guide for prospective and current graduate students, researchers, and academics seeking to improve their application materials, research practices, and overall academic journey.

How It Works

The project is a curated collection of external links, organized by topic such as applications, research, writing, and productivity. It leverages a community-driven approach, encouraging contributions via pull requests for new resources. The structure aims to provide a centralized, easily navigable hub for a wide range of advice from academics and researchers.

Quick Start & Requirements

No installation is required. Access is via web browser to the repository's content.

Highlighted Details

• Extensive coverage of Statement of Purpose (SOP) writing, including examples and professor perspectives.
• Detailed sections on requesting letters of recommendation (LoRs) and CV preparation.
• Resources for specific application stages like reaching out to advisors and interview preparation.
• Includes links to tools like CS Rankings and application support program trackers.

Maintenance & Community

The project is maintained by shaily99, with contributions encouraged via pull requests. The README encourages following specific contributors like Sanya Jain on Twitter for regular updates.

Licensing & Compatibility

The repository itself is not licensed. The linked resources retain their original licenses. Compatibility is with any web browser.

Limitations & Caveats

This is a curated list of links, and the maintainer explicitly states they do not endorse every piece of advice. The relevance and accuracy of external links are subject to their original sources. Some resources may be outdated, as indicated by some dated trackers.