Resources for Computer Science Graduate School Application

I'm applying for both Master and Ph.D. programs in computer science this year, so I compiled a list of useful resources that may make the application process easier. Some of them may work for other areas of research as well.

[Updated on November 19, 2020: Modified URL path name and title.]

General

• finding CS Ph.D. programs to apply to by Philip Guo
• A Five-Minute Guide to Ph.D. Program Applications by Philip Guo
• HOWTO: Get into grad school for science, engineering, math and computer science by Matt Might
• How to pick a grad school for a PhD in Computer Science by Vijay Chidambaram
• Applying to Ph.D. Programs in Computer Science by Mor Harchol-Balter
• Demystifying the American Graduate Admissions Process by Karthik Raghunathan
• Ph.D. Applications: FAQ by Noah Smith
• Some advice for undergraduate by Noah Smith

Statement of Purpose

• Inside Ph.D. admissions: What readers look for in a Statement of Purpose by Nathan Schneider
• How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Grad School by Swapneel Mehta
• Tips for Writing an Statement of Purpose
• PhD Statement of Purpose by Nelson Liu
• Personal Research Statement Advice by Suchin Gururangan

Recommendation Letter

• How to get a great letter of recommendation by Matt Might
• Requesting a letter of recommendation by Michael Ernst