Common Advice for NSF GRFP Applications

From Fall 2020- Fall 2021,I worked as a graduate consultant for the University of Arizona GRFP  Application Development Program. As an undergrad at the University of Texas, I worked as a consultant at the University Writing Center for three semesters, helping folks improve their writing on all kinds of writing pieces, of which maybe half were applications for scholarships or programs. I’ve developed a toolbox of common advice and feedback throughout all these consultations. Here is a list of the most common things I say to folks when reviewing their GRFP application materials (which can be applied to other application materials as well)