Below I link to a variety of useful sources of advice to graduate students in philosophy, including prospective graduate students. As I am not aware of such collections elsewhere, I am hoping people might add to this list so folks know where to look to find advice.

Tips for applying to graduate school (Alex Guerrero):

http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1011404/28477892/1635443782310/Tips+for+applying+to+PhD+Programs+in+Philosophy2.pdf?token=oo2XCecG3984FdL6L9oqB6AF7As%3D&fbclid=IwAR0uKkVQs1n0MIixfC_UJmYTwrAw3cri1xm74OFWpYB-wGCBjNXc_7woqQE

Should you pursue graduate study? (Rutgers Philosophy):

https://philosophy.rutgers.edu/should-you-pursue-graduate-study-345

Advice About Applying to Ph.D. Programs in Philosophy (University of Mississippi Philosophy):

https://philosophy.olemiss.edu/a-guide-for-philosophy-graduate-students/

Graduate School Advice for Philosophy Majors (Humboldt Philosophy Dept):

https://philosophy.humboldt.edu/phil-grad-advice

Applying to PhD Programs in Philosophy, Part 1: Should you apply and where (Eric Schwitzgebel):

http://schwitzsplinters.blogspot.com/2019/06/applying-to-phd-programs-in-philosophy.html

How to be an awesome first year grad student (Eric Schwitzgebel):

https://schwitzsplinters.blogspot.com/2020/01/how-to-be-awesome-first-year-graduate.html?fbclid=IwAR2E_p3FkJB0QWeasMM_1CQfL85Y6qb5Tho0PH498uiOfdWTE5LFnusbWoE

12 Tips for Success in Philosophy Graduate School (Liz Jackson):

http://liz-jackson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12-tips-for-philosophy-grad-school.pdf

Advice for the philosophy job market (Dan Korman):

https://korman.faculty.philosophy.ucsb.edu/jobmarket.pdf

A safe and supportive forum for early-career philosophers:

https://philosopherscocoon.typepad.com/blog/?fbclid=IwAR11ktVjxun5biZNeiUu_sAwl5k42wK3OZrr2-11m4LT9PPGjl_PgiMdDlE

Maintaining Sense of Confidence and Self-Worth in the Face of Failure and Rejection (Lisa Miracchi):

https://www.dropbox.com/s/raar0sikm1lsmgz/Maintaining%20sense%20of%20confidence%20and%20self.pdf?dl=0

Self-Compassionate Writing Exercises (Lisa Miracchi):

https://www.dropbox.com/s/raar0sikm1lsmgz/Maintaining%20sense%20of%20confidence%20and%20self.pdf?dl=0

Advice for Succeeding in Graduate School (Stanford Philosophy):

https://philosophy.stanford.edu/academicsgraduate-programdoctoral-program/advice-succeeding-grad-school

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