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@kidflamess Grad school can be free. An example of an email I sent to attend grad school for free is somewhere in this video. I used this method to earn my Masters Degree in Biology at 23 which allowed me to do research in the Everglades. Email format is important and if done correctly, this can get you into a lab at a university that'll waive your tuition, allow you to do research and pay you to do it, while being in grad school. #gradschool #mastersdegree #researcher #gradstudent #stem

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How to write a grad school emailfrom @kidflamess

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Overview

The creator explains the specific structure of an email that helped him get into graduate school for free. He breaks the process down into three parts: introducing yourself and your passion, discussing the professor's research papers, and finally, sharing your credentials and asking about funding. He concludes by showing a screenshot of the actual email he sent as a template.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State incredible outcome
  2. 2Establish personal authority
  3. 3Break down the method
  4. 4Reveal the exact artifact

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Tutorial / How To
Elements
Title Text HookJump CutScreenshot as Evidence

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 50%

This email got me into grad school for free

Verbal hook · 45%

This email got me into grad school for free.

Visual hook · 5%

The creator is framed against a dark background with a bright green plant arrangement positioned directly behind his head, creating an unusual and eye-catching crown-like effect.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

Make a bold, high-value claim about a specific, desirable outcome that was achieved through a single, replicable artifact.

Payoff

The Full Reveal: Visually present the complete, unedited artifact that was promised in the hook, delivering the ultimate tangible value and a template for the audience.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Artifact Deconstruction

To reverse-engineer a successful outcome by breaking down the specific artifact (e.g., an email, a resume, a proposal) that achieved it into a step-by-step instructional guide, culminating in the visual reveal of the artifact itself.

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    The Credibility Proof

    Immediately follow the claim with personal proof of success (degrees, accomplishments), establishing the creator as a trustworthy authority on the subject.

  2. 2

    The Methodological Promise

    State the video's purpose: to deconstruct the successful artifact into its core components, providing a clear, step-by-step roadmap for the viewer.

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    Component 1: The Personal Angle

    Explain the function and content of the first section of the artifact, which focuses on establishing personal motivation and passion.

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    Component 2: The Targeted Connection

    Explain the function and content of the second section, which requires researching the recipient and aligning the creator's interests with their work.

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    Component 3: The Practical Close

    Explain the function and content of the final section, which covers logistical details, credentials, and the direct 'ask'.

Themes

  • Higher Education
  • Self-Improvement
  • Career Strategy
  • Financial Aid

Techniques

  • Direct Address
  • Personal Storytelling
  • Step-by-step guide

Trends

  • Educational Content
  • Hacks/Tips

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Grad school can be free. An example of an email I sent to attend grad school for free is somewhere in this video. I used this method to earn my Masters Degree in Biology at 23 which allowed me to do research in the Everglades. Email format is important and if done correctly, this can get you into a lab at a university that'll waive your tuition, allow you to do research and pay you to do it, while being in grad school. #gradschool #mastersdegree #researcher #gradstudent #stem

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    This email got me into grad school for free

Transcript

This email got me into grad school for free. So in my previous video, I spoke about the specific steps that you take you should take if you want to go to grad school for free. No, let's get into the specifics of the email. I'm gonna drop an example of an email I sent prior to give you guys a clear example. Now I got my master's in biology degree at 23 years old and conducted research in the Everglades. Now the first thing that you wanna do is best introduce yourself, talk about, you know, what ignited your passion for research. So for me, it was just growing up in Jamaica, the latter part of my degree, and also a research experience that I had in undergrad, which is very important, by the way. Get as many as you can. No, in the second part the email, you wanna talk about the professor's papers. Choose two papers with research topics that interest you, and then tell the professor that, hey. I read these papers. I'm interested in doing this type of research. And then suggest a research topic to them based on tier research topics that they previously indulged in. Now in the latter part of email, you wanna just talk about your GPA, your, tell tell the professor that you attached your resume, and also ask them if they have funding. That's pretty much it.