The Ultimate Graduate School Application Guide: How to increase your chances of getting into fully-funded graduate programs

10/08/2025 - For the first month remember to use code GRAD20 for 20% off the guide!

Hi, I'm Researching Wealth - an anonymous personal finance creator pursuing a career in academia! In 2024, I applied to three PhD programs in the US as a low-income, first-generation university student from Canada. While I did my best to prepare for the months-long process of applying to PhD programs, I did not anticipate how confusing and overwhelming it was to navigate; there were so many little nuances throughout I was not aware of! In hopes of demystifying the process, I developed a comprehensive guide on applying to graduate programs in hopes of supporting folks who do not know where to start or what the process even looks like and to maximize your chances of getting into a fully-funded program!

What's included
✔️ 30+ pages of general and specialized advice on each component of the application
✔️ Real-life copies of my Statement of Purpose (SOP) and diversity statement that got me into a fully-funded PhD
✔️ Real-life templates of emails I sent and my academic CV
✔️ Interview and recruitment weekend preparation advice and the list of questions I received and asked
✔️ A copy of the spreadsheet I used to search for programs and potential supervisors

Who it's for
This guide is perfect for:

• Aspiring PhD or Master's students
• First-generation applicants
• International students
• Anyone applying in the US, Canada, UK, or other global contexts

Instant download
You'll receive:

• 1 high-quality, printable and scrollable PDF file (A4, 8.5x11")

Please note
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. There are no refunds. This product may include additional information relevant to the guide in future versions. Once purchased, each customer will receive the most up-to-date guide at no extra cost.