Note: Duke EGA is a student run organization, and we are unaffiliated with any Duke admissions organization. Participation in this program does not influence your admissions decision by the Duke Graduate School admissions officers.

What Does Duke EGA Offer?

  • Group and one-on-one mentoring about general graduate school questions and support on application materials.
  • Questions we can help with:
    • Why should I consider going to graduate school?
    • What is the graduate school experience like?
    • How much does it cost? Or would I get paid?
    • Can you help me compare graduate schools and programs?
    • What are graduate school requirements? Grades, GRE, research experience, etc?
    • How do I reach out to professors to learn more about their research?
    • How do I get research experience to help my graduate school application?
    • How can I improve my CV, personal statement, or essay?
    • Can you help me understand the graduate application timeline?
    • Can you help me explore/apply for external fellowship options? (ex: NSF GRFP)