Help me overcome my terror of my graduate school comprehensive exam.
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posted by lxs
on Jul 10, 2009 -
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What are the job prospects for someone with a masters' degree in forensic psychology?
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posted by kathrineg
on Jul 10, 2009 -
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Help my friend get into a Canadian political science PhD program on his second try.
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posted by thisjax
on Jul 5, 2009 -
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My sister is entering last year of art school this fall but she wants to seek an urban planning graduate degree afterwards. What are good urban planning programs for people with bachelor's degrees in visual arts?
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posted by Kattullus
on Jul 1, 2009 -
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Can I ask my professor to recommend me to a university that she tried to sue (without destroying my chances at acceptance)?
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posted by oinopaponton
on Jun 30, 2009 -
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I just got the little pink plus sign on the pee stick, and my boyfriend is thrilled - I'm ambivalent. Unplanned pregnancy, and the graduate student, how does it work?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 30, 2009 -
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Grad school language requirement filter: which French philosophers are (relatively) easy reading in the original French?
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posted by Beardman
on Jun 15, 2009 -
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I'll be starting a Ph.D. program in Classics in the fall. Protips requested---especially as regards the reading list.
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posted by Bromius
on Jun 2, 2009 -
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I am a Biomedical Engineering major at Duke University with a low GPA (3.1) but have yet to take the LSAT.
I am interested in IP law and was wondering what law schools I could get into based on different LSAT scores that I might get.
Also, I was charged with a minor in possession of alcohol that was taken off my record without conviction. How much will this affect my admission potential?
posted by jbh26
on May 26, 2009 -
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Is there a qualification that will (relatively speaking) "recession-proof" a career in the arts industry? For example, a management qualification?
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posted by Weng
on May 14, 2009 -
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Another grad-school-after-poor-undergrad-grades question. What can I do to maximize my chances of being admitted to the grad school of my choice in the year before I apply?
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2009 -
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Grass_is_always_greener Filter: How can I stop torturing myself with regret and learn to make decisions again?
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2009 -
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Gradschoolfilter (Social Science): Qualitative Comparative Analysis - help a Historian understand this method! Can anyone recommend any good papers?
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posted by Jakob
on May 11, 2009 -
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When doing a search on one of the grad school programs I'm interested in attending, I stumbled on an old article in my university's paper that profiled a woman from my current undergrad program who stated that she was considering entering the very same grad program I'm currently looking at. So, being curious, I googled her fairly unique name and sure enough, she attended the program and graduated from it in 2007 or so. So, is it weird/strange/inappropriate to email this person?
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posted by flamk
on May 7, 2009 -
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Is starting law school (on loans) a terrible idea right now? Is getting an LLB in the UK/Australia a better idea?
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posted by xanthippe
on May 5, 2009 -
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Does anyone know if you can apply to a clinical psychology Phd program before finishing your undergrad, or do you need to have experience before applying? Also what can you do to best guarantee your chances of acceptance?
posted by Genco_Olive_Oil
on Apr 27, 2009 -
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I'm in a humanities field and I will likely need to learn multiple languages. As a Master's student, I'm scheduled to take around 3-4 courses each semester, with much of my second year devoted to research and writing a master's dissertation. My question concerns foreign language prep....when is the optimal time to do that? Do I travel abroad this summer and shore up on what I know? Or do I take care of the problem during my first few semesters? What are the pros and cons of traveling abroad vis a vis taking care of the problem domestically (e.g., either at my school or some other program in the states, unaffiliated with my school)?
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posted by Genco_Olive_Oil
on Apr 8, 2009 -
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Planning on a master's in teaching, but professors keep pushing me in the direction of a PhD. I'd like to get a doctorate one day, I'm just not so sure it's a good idea right now. Am I missing something?
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posted by StrikeTheViol
on Apr 4, 2009 -
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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 -
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I am considering two Schools of Public Health. Both have accepted me (hooray!). Both offer various plusses and minuses (boo!). Help me sort this out.
Bonus points for answering if you tend to hire newly minted MPHs.
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posted by palindromic
on Mar 30, 2009 -
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A good friend of mine is moving to NYC in a couple of weeks, to begin the Master's program in journalism at Columbia. Please help me think of a nice, relatively affordable going-away present!
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posted by nonmerci
on Mar 30, 2009 -
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Hey all, I'm an incoming master's student with plans to apply to my institution's PhD program after my master's. As the first person in my family to go to college (let alone graduate school), I am quite green in many respects. What I'm really worried about is the professor(s) I want to work with in the future--how do I go about developing a professional relationship with them? I'm afraid of creating a negative impression about myself if I keep badgering them during office hours and blatantly trying to ingratiate myself with them. Also, any advice you could give me would be really helpful--especially with regards to a master's student in the humanities field. What should be my main focus and what common errors should I avoid?
posted by Genco_Olive_Oil
on Mar 28, 2009 -
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I just found out that I got into University of Pittsburgh for their Masters in Information Science program to start in the fall. I also got accepted to DePaul for Human Computer Interaction, which I am already enrolled in and am starting in 2 weeks. So now I have a big decision and I was wondering if you guys had any insights into this dilemma.
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posted by amethysts
on Mar 21, 2009 -
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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 -
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Seeking advice regarding negotiating for funding/tuition assistance from grad schools. In a nutshell, I've been accepted to an MA program but was not extended an offer for a fellowship or any other sort of financial assistance.
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posted by penchant
on Mar 12, 2009 -
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I got a phone call telling me I got accepted to grad school. Trying to work out funding options before the package gets here and whether it's worth it (sorta complicated situation, details inside). Help?
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posted by actionpact
on Mar 10, 2009 -
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Please help ease my mind and provide any advice I may need regarding taking a leave of absence from grad school due to medical reasons.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2009 -
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Graduate funding: I got it but don't want to accept it yet because I'm waiting on word from better graduate funding. How do I deal with this?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 6, 2009 -
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If you're a grad student or academic, how do you read new articles and books? Do you take notes/marginalia? Do you read some parts systematically and skim/ignore the rest? Read each piece multiple times? Do you find you learn more from reading than from talking with others or attending presentations? Please indicate what field you're in.
posted by shivohum
on Mar 3, 2009 -
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Please explain to me how financial aid for graduate school works, and thus help me navigate how I am going to pay for this.
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posted by millipede
on Feb 28, 2009 -
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Another grad school issue/what do to with my life question. Long inside, bear with me please.
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posted by katers890
on Feb 27, 2009 -
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I found out I will be credited as a co-author on a white paper.
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posted by ttyn
on Feb 21, 2009 -
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Where's the perfect place for us to live in Madison, Wisconsin? We're planning this from afar, and having done that once before already, we're trying to go about it a little smarter this time. Reality checks welcome. Details inside.
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posted by mrmojoflying
on Feb 21, 2009 -
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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 -
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Where can I get a list of universities in the U.S, and when their application deadlines for receipt of the FAFSA (Federal Application For Student Aid) is due? I'm making general movements towards grad school, but I have no idea where yet. Some schools have a FAFSA deadline of January 31; which ones?
posted by duende
on Jan 30, 2009 -
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My grad school professor would be an important job reference, but I screwed up our relationship. How do I repair it?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2009 -
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What books should I buy while applying to law school? I want to decide which school and area of concentration are best for me, and learn more about the law school experience as well.
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posted by xanthippe
on Jan 6, 2009 -
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