Applying to US/UK - Graduate programs
A practical guide

A step-by-step Practical Guide to applications for graduate studies in the U.S./UK. A Practical Guide meant for university and grandes écoles students who plan to study for a Master's degree or PhD (or postgraduate) program, whether in the fields of science, engineering, economics, business or political science. An all-inclusive and how-to Practical Guide comprising five parts:

- Writing a statement of purpose (SOP) (PhD and MSc level, GPA, international tests, scholarships information, writing and interview processes). 

- The academic CV

- The letter of recommendation (LOR)

- Useful vocabulary for writing SOPs

- A compendium of statements of purpose and personal history statements

A Practical Guide based on examples galore from first-hand experience gained by helping several hundred applicants over more than 20 years. A Practical Guide written entirely in English to place the applicant at the heart of the process by providing the right mindset, tools, vocabulary and approach to self-analysis and self-expression. A useful tool to help students to know themselves better, strategize their choices and thereby follow the path that will lead them to academic and professional achievement.

Florent Gusdorf est agrégé d’anglais. Il a enseigné à l’École polytechnique de 1993 à 2014. Il y a occupé successivement les fonctions de Maître de conférences, Professeur chargé de cours et Professeur associé et a été Président du département Langues et cultures de 1996 à 2011. Nommé au Lycée Louis-le-Grand, il quitte ses fonctions à l’École polytechnique en 2014.