What goes on an academic CV, especially when one doesn't exactly have a huge academic history to draw from? [more inside]
posted by Scientist on Oct 11, 2012 - 7 answers

How do I get over my fear of criticism, especially in an academic setting? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Jun 27, 2012 - 18 answers

I am considering filing with my university's office of disability services as a disabled student. Should I? But of course, there are complications. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2011 - 16 answers

I'm going to be graduating from a small 'top 25 private university in the West', not the best, not terrible, with a 4.0. I'm interested in pursuing History as a career and want to get into a great Ph.d program. (Interests include American, Post-Modern, historiography, historical memory.) Recently, I've considered transferring to a top private university with more prestige: will this benefit me in the application process or will my glowing recommendations, independent research and grades equally impress from my middle tier school? At this point, it seems like a gamble either way. [more inside]
posted by robox on May 16, 2010 - 16 answers

Can I ask my professor to recommend me to a university that she tried to sue (without destroying my chances at acceptance)? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton on Jun 30, 2009 - 13 answers