What are some good sources to teach myself advanced math in preparation for an econ/finance phd? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 7 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
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
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
Is bio research what I should do with my life? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2007 - 16 answers
How do I quit my Ph.D. program? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2007 - 25 answers
I am a college sophomore who will be applying to graduate school in history from a somewhat mediocre university, and I need help with a course of action to follow in order to improve my chances of getting accepted. Much [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2006 - 20 answers
I'm going to pursue a Masters/PhD in Cognitive Visual Neuroscience. I now know how to ask for letters of recommendation - thanks - but how do I write a killer letter of intent/application essay? Alternately, what are the major mistakes/pitfalls new students make when writing such a letter? Answers need not be Psych specific.
posted on Aug 16, 2006 - 13 answers
I've been wait-listed for a PhD program, how can I increase my odds of getting in? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2006 - 25 answers
How do I allocate time to different parts of my life? I'm a second-year PhD student, but I think this is a universal problem. When I am deciding what to do at a given moment I might have a small number of major long-term projects (right now: two research projects and a course I'm taking), a bunch of minor tasks, and planning for fun stuff. I feel like I really should be devoting most of my time to the major projects, but I sometimes despair at the thought that the little stuff will never get done. [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2005 - 17 answers
Are there any PhDs that offer a better chance of getting an academic job than others? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2005 - 16 answers
I'm looking for a good computer science Ph.D. program to apply to, with strong research groups in both bioinformatics and AI. [+]
posted on Nov 7, 2004 - 18 answers
