Academics: how can I be more excited about selecting a dissertation topic and writing the dissertation?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 7, 2010 -
33 answers
I'm looking at MBA programs in Chicago, Cleveland, and St. Louis. I'm interested in specializing in Information Systems, but I've noticed that many schools in the top tier don't offer an IS specialty.
My main question is: what top-25 schools in those metro areas offer an MBA with a specialization in IS (or a similar specialization)? Are there programs outside of those metro areas I should really consider? And what pretty-good programs exist in those places?
But I'm also wondering why IS is not an offering at more top schools. There are a few concentrations that most schools offer such as finance and marketing. Is Information Systems not as prestigious as other concentrations? Is it considered less of a strategic area?
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posted by Tehhund
on Jul 7, 2010 -
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Philosophy major considering grad school or law school--or both. Am I insane?
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posted by resiny
on Jun 18, 2010 -
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My wonderful MeFi's, an ethical question regarding grad school: how ethical is it to 'move up'? That is to say, apply for one program then switch to another?
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posted by chrisinseoul
on Jun 17, 2010 -
24 answers
Which school, Georgetown or University of Washington, do you think has more name recognition and prestige? I got into the Masters program for Computational Linguistics for both universities but I'm not sure which one I should go to. It's okay if you don't know anything about the actual departments or linguistics. Just want your overall impression of both schools. Thanks!
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posted by w84rav
on May 25, 2010 -
27 answers
I'm graduating this semester with a license to teach secondary history. Help me decide whether to take a one-year teaching job or a fully-funded MA in history. I want to ultimately teach high school, but full tuition + a monthly stipend seems too good to pass up, and I can't do both. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2010 -
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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.
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posted by robox
on May 16, 2010 -
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What do I do if I feel like I wasted a year of my life in grad school? I just read the requirements for a job I should be qualified to get and just realized I haven't done any of it. I'm just about to graduate with a Master's in a field I have nothing to say about.
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posted by anonymous
on May 14, 2010 -
9 answers
What freelance skills should I cultivate to support myself during graduate school?
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posted by emily37
on May 11, 2010 -
20 answers
What books or other resources would you recommend for someone interested in pursuing a career in Speech Language Pathology? I have a degree in Communication and I am thinking of going to grad school for Communication Sciences and Disorders to become a SLP. I would like to know what I can do to prepare myself for the CDIS prerequisites I must take to qualify for admission to graduate school.
posted by javsgotyournose
on May 9, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm in a masters of health administration program offered by a local, not-too-prestigious university that holds classes at the hospital where I work. I would like to be a hospital administrator some day. Will this degree help me get there, or just be a waste of time?
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posted by jeoc
on May 7, 2010 -
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I am a web developer with decent abilities but a growing frustration with the work. I have identified an area that I would like to pursue - Human-Computer Interaction.
I've been struggling with how to proceed with what seems like the inevitable next step in my working life and I'm hoping MeFi can be my surrogate mentor. I'd like to ask anon for employer-related reasons, which means more information than you may require inside.
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2010 -
4 answers
Should I advise a friend to stay out of a grad program for architecture as a second career?
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posted by Clambone
on Apr 30, 2010 -
18 answers
I'm trying to decide between grad school and moving to NYC to be a software developer. Please de-romanticize that latter option for me.
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posted by Jacen Solo
on Apr 27, 2010 -
31 answers
Going to New York next week to check out the grad school program I've been accepted to. What should I look for/what questions should I ask/etc?
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posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth
on Apr 21, 2010 -
10 answers
You are in grad school and your professor gives out an assignment that seems to have very little relevance for the topic of the class. Is it appropriate to ask him/her, in a very polite way, what they see as the connection between the goal of the assignment and the topic of the class?
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posted by amethysts
on Apr 16, 2010 -
41 answers
I am currently doing well in a great PhD program, but I'm thinking of a major change. Please give me your perspectives on the decisions I'm facing!
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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Accepted at multiple medical schools. Now facing the choice of which one to attend and how to weigh the different price tags. If you are in med school now or have made it through to the other side, what factors do you recommend considering? How much debt is reasonable and has it impacted your career? (a little more info after the jump)
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posted by newlyminted
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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GradSchoolFilter: I want to get a Masters in (Electrical and) Computer Engineering. I've been accepted to 4 schools (STILL waiting on my 5th), and the impending deadline is crippling my decision making abilities--help! joydivasian-specifics below:
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posted by joydivasian
on Apr 12, 2010 -
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Any recommendations for an affordable but good accountant/tax preparer in Tempe/Phoenix, AZ? Bonus points for thorough knowledge of graduate student scholarship/fellowship issues. I think I may need to file an amended return -- please hope me!
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posted by Alterscape
on Apr 9, 2010 -
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Do I go to grad school, and if so, where? Struggling with the best approach to the decision-making process.
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posted by pants
on Apr 5, 2010 -
15 answers
What's the deal with Chicago Art Institute's post-baccalaureate program?
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posted by cmoj
on Apr 4, 2010 -
1 answer
Am I over-thinking this, or will attending grad school at a CSU (California State University) hinder further career goals? Help me eliminate one more thing from my grad-application-frazzled mind!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 31, 2010 -
8 answers
How do I balance my waitlisting to a wonderful PhD program with not messing up my acceptance to a great PhD program?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 31, 2010 -
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I've been recommended for admission to the graduate program I applied for!! Just a few questions...
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posted by codacorolla
on Mar 25, 2010 -
12 answers
I got into a top English grad program, but they defaulted me from PhD to MA. Is it worth shouldering the massive debt of a Master's degree, or should I gamble on getting into a PhD program next year?
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posted by zoomorphic
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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Looking to go to grad school but graduated in 2007. Who else can I ask for letters of recommendation besides professors?
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posted by assasinatdbeauty
on Mar 11, 2010 -
16 answers
Help me understand the consequences of dropping out of grad school.
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posted by fake
on Mar 10, 2010 -
27 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
I've been accepted to an MPhil course at Cambridge University. It's a great opportunity, but I'm not sure. Can you help me decide whether to go?
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posted by cirripede
on Mar 5, 2010 -
37 answers
i have a group and individual interview for grad school coming up - i'd love to hear your advice/tips/experiences!
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posted by ecks
on Feb 18, 2010 -
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I am thinking about grad school right now, and I am trying to decide what to go for. Can anyone tell me the sort of jobs that require, or prefer a masters in communication?
posted by helios410
on Feb 18, 2010 -
13 answers
Looking for materials (readings, film clips, audio, etc.) to use to stimulate discussion around transgendered issues and body diversity for a seminar on diversity.
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posted by emilyd22222
on Jan 29, 2010 -
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