I've been academically wronged on an epic (to me) scale. How to overcome? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2009 - 38 answers

Should I mention my mental illness on my graduate school statement of intent? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 24 answers

High standardized test scores, great references, low GPA, need to take classes online - can I go to grad school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2009 - 11 answers

How stringent are SSHRC's GPA requirements? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 2009 - 10 answers

I work for a university with a generous tuition discount and after two years of research my conclusion is that the graduate programs here are generally for people who return to their same jobs (with the exception of med and law school). Most programs rank above the top 30 and the reviews from alumni and current students have given me the impression classes tend to be weak. Help me here! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 5, 2009 - 2 answers

My husband wants to get a doctorate in mycology become a mycologist. We don't know where to start. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 17, 2009 - 12 answers

I just failed my PhD quals for the second time and they're going to kick me out of the program. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 4, 2009 - 27 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 6, 2009 - 4 answers

How likely is it that I'm going to get into a grad program in Canada? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 25, 2009 - 9 answers

Give me the straight truth here, please. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 7, 2009 - 25 answers

My boyfriend wants to return to school and get a degree in psychology, but isn't sure of the best way to do so, especially considering the caliber of schools he is targeting. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 19, 2008 - 13 answers

Anyone ever have trouble getting though social work school when they wanted to become a therapist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2008 - 9 answers

In about six weeks I expect to have a technical interview for a graduate position with MS. What can I do between now and then to be as well prepared as possible? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm currently finishing my MS & am in interested in going for a PhD, just not with my current advisor. Without getting into drama & gossip, I will not be able to maintain my sanity doing a PhD under him. How to ask someone else? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2008 - 7 answers

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

Considering applying to grad school in Israel. Any tips/advice? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 - 5 answers

What tips can you give me when writing my personal statement for a graduate social work program? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 16, 2008 - 6 answers

If I've been out of college for twelve years, from whom do I get recommendations for graduate school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2007 - 11 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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 7, 2007 - 19 answers

I will begin an academic program for an MS in Computer Science starting Fall, 2007. The upside is that I have a year to prepare, while the downside is that I clearly have some obstacles to overcome, which are that [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2006 - 15 answers