What are my chances of getting into a decent economics grad program with a math degree with a "meh" GPA (3.2ish), a law degree with a pretty good GPA (3.7+), and a high GRE quantitative score (790)? Also, how much does the prestige (rank) of grad program matter in the economics field?
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posted by Geppp
on Mar 7, 2013 -
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Two years into a Ph.D. program in the biological science (in the US) and I am in a lab doing research. The lab I'm in takes a hand-off approach to our research, so much of the motivation to do projects must come from me. Unfortunately I'm the kind of person who needs deadlines and strong guidance, and without these two things I've begun to drift a little. Any tips for keeping my eyes on the prize and staying immersed in my field?
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posted by Archibald Edmund Binns
on Feb 1, 2013 -
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Applying for graduate school (PhD) in applied maths. Questions about personal statement. Relevant details within.
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posted by dragonfruit
on Jun 16, 2012 -
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Help my SO and I solve this intricate PhD two-body problem. Options galore!
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posted by kuju
on Mar 26, 2012 -
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How common is it for competitive liberal arts applicants to
enter graduate school with outside scholarships?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2010 -
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I have just started my PhD, full time on teaching/research fellowship, in the same field I did my masters and bachelors degrees. This is my first semester, and I am expected to take the qualifying exams in January. Problem is, I seem to have forgotten a lot. I have been out of school for five years since my masters, and, studying for the quals, even topics that I have covered before, nothing seems to 'stick' to memory.
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posted by spacefire
on Nov 10, 2009 -
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My husband wants to get a doctorate in mycology become a mycologist. We don't know where to start.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2009 -
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I just failed my PhD quals for the second time and they're going to kick me out of the program. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 4, 2009 -
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How do I get accepted to a top-notch Ph.D. program without having academic recommendations?
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posted by jasondbarr
on Jan 21, 2009 -
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A few questions that I'm running into while submitting my graduate school applications about fellowships, diversity statements, other schools I am applying to, and accepting admission without funding.
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posted by davidstandaford
on Dec 29, 2008 -
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I will be applying to graduate school soon and I cannot visit all of the campuses that I am applying to. I have been contacting these schools so that they can put me in touch with current graduate students who I can ask about their campuses, and I wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything important in my list of questions below.
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posted by davidstandaford
on Oct 16, 2008 -
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If you are a student receiving funding for a PhD program and you withdraw at the end of the year, does the department/school ever ask for the money back?
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posted by limegreenpopsicle
on Sep 1, 2008 -
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Is there anything I can do to help myself get into grad school (PhD, political science/international relate) between now and January?
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posted by davidstandaford
on Aug 15, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2008 -
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I'm looking for information for applying to grad school while abroad. (PhD programs in Political Science/International Relations). I graduated from college in spring 2006, and I'm planning on applying next year (Fall '09) to start in Fall 2010. I'm also considering going to Israel in July and staying for about 10 months, and I want to make sure this won't impact my grad school plans in any way.
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posted by andoatnp
on Mar 11, 2008 -
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Grad School Filter: How technical and specific should my statement of purpose for my Computer Science PhD application be?
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posted by christy
on Dec 13, 2007 -
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Are you generally able to apply courses taken for a M.S. at one school for credit in another school's PhD program if you're doing a B.S. -> M.S. -> PhD? For more specifics, we're talking Computer Science, and more specifically, to apply for Stanford's PhD program (or another reputable US university).
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posted by lpctstr;
on Aug 25, 2006 -
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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 by fake
on Aug 16, 2006 -
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