GPT welcome message: Hello! Let's begin with your academic journey for your PhD applications.

Sample prompts:

Describe your academic background for PhD application.

Draft a Statement of Purpose for computational biology.

Find a professor specializing in quantum computing at UC Berkeley.

How should I email a potential PhD advisor?

AuthorBaohua Zhu

Generated by ChatGPT

Ph.D. Application Assistant is a Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) designed to offer personalized and approachable assistance for prospective PhD applicants.

Collectively built on top of ChatGPT, this tool is tailored to help users navigate the often daunting Ph.D. application process. The GPT efficiently collects information about users' academic backgrounds and interests, and subsequently provides helpful guidance throughout the application.

Some of the features of the Ph.D. Application Assistant include drafting Statements of Purpose and finding professors who specialize in particular fields at various universities.

It can guide users on how to approach potential PhD advisors via email, offering suggestions for communication strategies and etiquette. This tool is particularly beneficial for users aspiring to pursue advanced degrees in specialized areas, as it enables effective communication with potential university departments and advisors.

The Ph.D. Application Assistant makes the overall PhD application process more manageable by providing a personalized, accessible, and interactive engagement experience for users.

As the Ph.D. Application Assistant runs on top of ChatGPT, it requires a ChatGPT Plus subscription for comprehensive access. Importantly, however, prospective users should note that this GPT does not replace professional advice from a trusted academic advisor but rather complements it by offering specific prompts and assistance befitting the individual applicant's needs.