UMSI PhD Applicant Feedback Program

The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) Applicant Feedback Program aims to support Ph.D. applicants from communities that have historically been underrepresented in higher education, though it is open to all applicants. This includes, but is not limited to: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals Trans*, non-binary, and LGBT+/queer communities People with disabilities and/or chronic illness First-generation college students Individuals from low-income backgrounds People from the Global South Applicants have the opportunity to receive one round of substantial written feedback on their application materials (Statement of Purpose, Personal History Statement, and CV) from up to two current Ph.D. students. We are accepting submissions until November 15 at 11:59pm ET. Once you have submitted this form, we will contact you at the email address provided to ask for your application materials. We then aim to provide feedback within a week. If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Wells Santo at [email protected] and/or Rahaf Alharbi at [email protected]! We are happy to help support you through this process. Disclaimer: The UMSI PhD Applicant Feedback Program is student-run and not formally affiliated with the University of Michigan. The student volunteers who review the materials are not trained by, nor represent, in any way, the admissions committees or administration at UMSI. Participation in the UMSI Applicant Feedback Program is entirely voluntary and separate from the Ph.D. admissions process. Feedback does not guarantee admission to UMSI.