PhD Application Handbook to the rescue!
I receive less mail about The PhD Application Handbook but today I had perhaps the nicest feedback so far.
Dear Dr. Bentley,
I wanted to thank you for publishing the PhD application book which has been exceptionally helpful to me.
After graduating in 2004 , I attempted several times to apply for MSc/PhD programs around the world without success.
However, I picked up you book a month back and applied once more using your advice.
I am happy to say that a top ranking university in UK has offered me a fully funded PhD in comp. sci. starting in January.
I am most grateful to you being a part of my sucess.