I need some advice about career plans, graduate studies and whether to rent or to own. Mostly in the financial context but also, of the bigger picture view -- am I being overly optimistic, am I too focused on career?
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posted by table
on Dec 31, 2012 -
8 answers
GRE-Filter: I was happy with my GRE scores. Then, I received word that I have the opportunity to get into a super-duper-top-tier doctoral program previously inaccessible. However, my Quantitative Score--while still in the range of accepted scores over the years for this program--is now less-than-stellar relatively speaking. Is it crazy to think I could study intensely for about a month and improve my score 30-50 points? Am I overthinking this?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm a PhD student, and I'd like to do more academic networking over email. How does this work, and what should the emails sound like?
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2012 -
14 answers
Help me make a decision I keep circling over again and again -- interdisciplinary masters that lets me do some cool research now, or continuing to work/exist in desired city and a more professional and/or appropriate MA/PHd in the next year or two?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Apr 22, 2012 -
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Right now, you're a college freshman. In ten years, you want to be a high school history teacher, probably somewhere in the northeast U.S. What path are you going to take to get there?
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posted by amy lecteur
on Mar 7, 2012 -
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I did very well in my undergrad discipline, but want to pursue something entirely different. How best to make the move?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 16, 2012 -
8 answers
I would be finishing my bioinformatics master's degree next year and am considering to go to Australia or New Zealand for PhD in bioinfo, or Computer Science with a focus in computational biology related stuffs What are the academic and industry situations like in these two countries?
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posted by joewandy
on Nov 2, 2011 -
2 answers
How can I find where the U.S. ranks internationally in graduate degrees awarded in engineering, computer science and math?
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posted by Joleta
on Oct 17, 2011 -
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LifePlansFilter: I’m currently enrolled in graduate school in a masters of secondary education in art program. I enrolled as a way to explore my creativity in studio classes, and also as something to do during unusual life circumstances. Being in this program will continue to be an option for me for a limited time. Should I take the requisite courses I need to complete the program or should I keep taking whatever classes I want and drop out of the program when I leave? Many details within.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2011 -
5 answers
I want to create (or help create) educational games, but I don't have a design or programming background. I'm more interested in the education/learning side of things. How do I make this happen?
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posted by pourtant
on Sep 29, 2011 -
6 answers
I would like to take a graduate level class or two this Fall in San Francisco. I have a job, so I'd like my classes to be in the evenings and on weekends. I don't really care about getting credit or a degree, and I realize I'm far too late for formal Fall admissions. What kind of educational options exist for me?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Jun 30, 2011 -
5 answers
I work in the field of higher education/college access and retention. I'm sort of interested in getting my Master's in Higher Education Administration. My new job offers 80% tuition reimbursement for grad school classes at a local university. Logically, I know I should take advantage of this opportunity, and start taking classes next semester, but I have some reservations:
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posted by chara
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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I am a US graduate student, accepted into a graduate program in the UK. I have been having significant problems getting my UK Visa processed. I'm wondering if this is typical, and if I should be worried about my chances of going to the UK being jeopardized as a result of these difficulties?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Sep 5, 2010 -
14 answers
My graduate school orientation is Wednesday and I'm getting nervous. Overeducated Mefites, I'd love any advice you have to offer!
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posted by honeydew
on Aug 16, 2010 -
25 answers
I'm 43, married, a mother of one, a glorified secretary, primary wage-earner in our family, holder of a mortgage and primary caretaker for my aging mother. I live in New England. I have a dream, and my dream is to somehow, someday, study classics at Oxford. Is this an achievable dream?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 23, 2010 -
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QuarterLifeCrisisFilter: I've been thinking about my future career and considering going to grad school. I only have a vague idea of what I might like to study, but I know I want an advanced degree (preferably sooner rather than later). Is this a bad idea?
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posted by funfetti
on Jul 13, 2010 -
25 answers
I’m starting grad school in chemistry in a few months and I am looking for Mac/web apps that are useful to help keep a science grad student organized…citations, notations on papers, brainstorming, etc. Any ideas?
posted by stevechemist
on Mar 10, 2010 -
26 answers
Where/how does someone in their mid-20's with a typical liberal arts education (yay literature! boo math!) start working towards a career in the sciences?
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posted by domakesaypat
on Sep 22, 2009 -
17 answers
I want to develop a strong technical background in environmental issues, but don't want to leave the social sciences - my first passion and the thing in which I know I have actual talent - behind. What are some grad programs that will suit me?
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posted by geneva uswazi
on Aug 24, 2009 -
7 answers
I am looking for cross-disciplinary graduate/phd course in web technology. More specifically, relating to societal use of web from a global perspective. My goal is to become an expert in use of web based technologies in developing countries (which involves computer use, censorship, etc.). So far, what I have found is STS (science, technology and society) which sounds perfect, but from what I have seen, tend to be more in the areas of applied sciences and engineering. Then there is basic CS programs which tend to be more technology than societal aspects. Does anyone have any thoughts, ideas, recommendations?
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posted by _zed_
on Mar 31, 2009 -
7 answers
Company was paying for grad school, but had to cut back. I can't put off finishing my degree, but I can't afford the out of pocket expenses either. They also cut back on my 401k. I'm considering a lot of options but none of them seem pretty. What should I do?
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posted by etherealclarity
on Mar 13, 2009 -
12 answers
Gradschool application question. My undergrad educational history is strange. What are my odds of getting into a really good school?
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posted by ttyn
on Feb 1, 2009 -
19 answers
Paging ROU_Xenophobe and other applied statistics researchers: Why are people who do a significant amount of applied statistics and statistical computing enrolled in poli sci/sociology grad programs rather than statistics?
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posted by thisjax
on Dec 10, 2008 -
8 answers
I'm interested in (further) graduate studies combining Political Philosophy/Theory and Literature. Any ideas about finding programs that mesh the two?
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posted by Outis
on Aug 27, 2008 -
5 answers
I have been trying to figure out what to do for graduate studies for over a year now. Help!
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posted by prunes
on Jun 18, 2008 -
13 answers
What are some good sources to teach myself advanced math in preparation for an econ/finance phd?
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posted by btkuhn
on Jun 4, 2008 -
7 answers
I recently turned 30 and have been regretting the fact that I never got my Master's. Now that I have been out of college for about 8 years, how do I go about getting back in?
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posted by m0nm0n
on Apr 11, 2008 -
11 answers
I'm almost done with grad school, and all my academic detritus is taking over my apartment. How much of it do I really need to keep?
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posted by cheeken
on Feb 18, 2008 -
16 answers
What reputable graduate (MA or PhD) programs in the philosophy of education are out there? I know of the ones listed
here, and of
Columbia. Do you know of any others?
posted by limon
on Nov 5, 2007 -
2 answers
I am applying to grad school. The deadline is approaching. Where can I go to get my letter of intent (personal statement) read and critiqued?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Oct 24, 2007 -
16 answers
I'm 26 years old and already making a good living. Should I consider going to grad school for international relations or international affairs?
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2007 -
19 answers
GradSchoolAnxietyFilter: I have no research experience. How do I describe my research plan?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 29, 2006 -
8 answers
I need a masters degree to build credibility and transition from the financial services industry to working in educational services/public policy...but, financial services will go nicely with my goal to offer practical curriculum in schools
(dealing with the all too often ignored topics of financial & character based education).
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posted by Jhaus
on Aug 21, 2006 -
6 answers
