What are the modern fields in science currently under crisis? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 23 answers

GradSchoolDecisionFilter: Help me choose between NYU and the University of Washington! [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 14 answers

Is the university wrong about my right to view graduate application recommendation letters? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm a graduate student. My advisor asked me to do a favor for a researcher and clean his data for him and put it into SPSS from Excel. Upon looking at the data, I realized that it was totally screwed up. What can I do now? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm a grad student who was promised some funding this year that has yet to materialize. What can I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 14 answers

Has anyone had any experience, first- or second-hand, with the Communication and Culture MA program jointly offered by York and Ryerson Universities? I'm also interested in graduate study experiences at both schools in general. [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there such a thing as rehab for depression? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 17 answers

Please help me make the right decision about graduate school. [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 15 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? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me decide how to treat my depression [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 25 answers

I'm considering urban planning as an alternative to law school. Do any planners/lawyers have feedback/advice on this? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 24 answers

Is it remotely realistic for me to expect to get university housing from UW - Seattle as an incoming grad student? Specifically, I want a studio or one-bedroom and I don't know if I can get it. [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I find "inside scoop" information about grad schools and their surroundings? In particular, Columbia Teachers College? What's the best dorm? Best nearby bar/restaurant? Best place to buy books? and on and on... [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 7 answers

M.A. or M.S.? I'm getting a Master's in Politics and hoping to teach in a university someday. Which should I get? Does it matter? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 15 answers

Best book or online resource for funding Grad School? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 6 answers

Does anyone have experience working as a school counselor? Do I want to work as a school counselor? Should I pursue this as part of my MFT studies? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 2 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? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 16 answers

How much time do you actually have as a graduate student, PT grad student? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 17 answers

Does the difference between a GPA of 3.7 and 3.8 matter? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 23 answers

I want to go to grad school in the US after 5 years out of college. What can I do for references, and any recommendations for psycholinguistic PhD programs? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm a grad student. I like the subject(s) I'm studying, I like research, and I know I'm capable of doing the work... except when I sit down to actually do it, I choke. I know I'm not the only one suffering from both imposter syndrome and perfectionism - how do you manage to get your brain to stop spinning its wheels and get to work? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 33 answers

It’s that time - the beginning of the last semester before I graduate from collee. It’s time to find a job or graduate school program and plot out the rest of my life. A renewed interest in charity and decreased interest in psychology, my chosen field of study, have led me to question my planned life course. Open my mind to what I might be able to do with my life. [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 9 answers

I've taken early retirement after teaching 23 years in special education. With a high (3.7) undergrad GPA, a masters in math education, and decent GRE scores, what are my chances of getting into PhD program at the ripe old age of 61? Has anyone heard of some one my age being accepted to a PhD program?
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Grad School Filter: How technical and specific should my statement of purpose for my Computer Science PhD application be? [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2007 - 10 answers

How do I convince a research advisor to take me on as a grad student? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 13 answers

What letters of recommendation should I get when applying for a Masters in Computer Science? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 7 answers

Nosy filter: You are a research scientist in psychology, neuroscience, brain imaging, and/or related. What is your job like? Tell me anything and everything...before I apply to grad school. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 11 answers

PanicFilter: Gmail disabled my account, I don't know why, and I'm expecting very important emails tomorrow morning. What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 17 answers

What on earth should I put on my graduate school application CV? I was a good student, but didn't win any scholarships, and my work experience is irrelevant to the academic discipline. [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm finishing a master's program in the next few weeks and I'm feeling horrible about my experience acquiring it. I did a 2 and a half year accelerated nursing program that led into a master's to become a nurse practitioner. I am really excited about the field and looking forward to where the degree can take me, but the last year and a half (the master's portion) of the process was so emotionally damaging I'm not sure how to move on! [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 21 answers

I'm trying to get a M.S. in Computer Science, I already have a B.S. in Computer Science. Started last year as a full time student, took a semester off, and now trying to take classes while holding a full time job. My horrible time management skills combined with not knowing how crazy my job gets in August has caused me to do poorly in class. So poorly, that I may be "ineligible to continue graduate study". I'm very de-motivated by the whole situation and wondering what my options are, so I have a couple of questions [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 11 answers

Master's Degree in Urban Planning: now, later, or never? I'm in my third year of law school, and I've realized (after taking on a pile of debt) that I don't really want to practice law. I think urban planning is the right field for me. Should I rush to get applications in now to start a program next fall, or should I enter the workplace and try to apply next year? Or should I skip the urban planning degree and start applying for planning jobs with my JD? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 15 answers

What can I do for a friend who may soon have to leave grad school? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm hoping to get into a Computer Science Masters program somewhere next fall, and am looking for some advice on bettering my chances. [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Posting this for my sister. She is in a MSW program at a small private college, and wants to transfer to larger state college. [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 5 answers

MLSFilter: Recommendations for a completely online MLS program? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 14 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 on Nov 5, 2007 - 2 answers

What is the (probably software related) job that I want called, and how can I get that job now rather than later? Obscenely lengthy explanation inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - 24 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? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 16 answers

How do I keep from going insane while I apply to PhD programs? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 18 answers

So I'm thinking about going to grad school... [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 20 answers

How do I learn to survive as a grad student? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm looking at applying to Ph.D. programs in history. I'm 33. How can I maximize my chances? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 24 answers

What can you tell me about the Monterey Institute of International Studies? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 4 answers

Help me compose the perfect letter of introduction and get over my fear of contacting potential Ph.D. advisors. [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 12 answers

What are the best grad schools that specialize in forensic archaeology? [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 10 answers

How difficult is it to get accepted into a highly-ranked, ALA-accredited MLS program? [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 14 answers

[Rambly-what-should-I-do-with-my-life-filter] Useless Master's degrees! Impending weddings! Mild-to-moderate homelessness! Help me figure out my next step before I resort to prostitution or, worse, telemarketing. [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for advice on apply to grad school along the lines of Computer Science/Cognitive Science. Major problem: Low CGPA blues. [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 25 answers

What should go in a welcome to grad school/welcome to California gift bag? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 14 answers