I'm about to finish a master's program and my grades are less than stellar. How big of an effect might this have on my employment prospects going forward, and what are some strategies to deal with this?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2013 -
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I'm dropping out of a PhD program in a social science with only a masters degree. I need a real job.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2013 -
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Feeling a little stuck in my current job; unsure if I should go for the PhD or cross it off my list and change jobs.
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posted by un petit cadeau
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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I asked a professor for a letter of recommendation a year ago, but my plans changed and I didn't use it to apply for anything. I'd like to ask her for another one this year, and I would appreciate some advice on how to approach her about it.
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posted by TungstenChef
on Nov 16, 2012 -
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Do I have an appropriate background for admissions to an MSW program? Lots of details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2012 -
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I posted this question a few months back but would like to... ask again with a little more details. I bit the bullet and signed up for classes again, and after my first half day back, I'm now at home having a panic attack regarding my decision. I'm a historic preservation graduate student, and after a whole year of freaking out about what I want in life, all I really want is a job that pays well, or an incredibly marketable skill. I doubt I will get either with this degree.
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posted by ohmansocute
on Sep 25, 2012 -
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Interested in finding a good fit MSW program. Don't know what to look for, ask, inquire about while in the search. MeFe please enlighten me!
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posted by melizabeth
on Sep 10, 2012 -
5 answers
What accommodations are available to people with bi-polar 2 in the grad school setting?
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posted by lettuchi
on Sep 4, 2012 -
4 answers
Your undergraduate GPA was not stellar, you spent some time away from school, then you got into the graduate program you wanted. HOW DID YOU DO IT? Special bonus if it was NYU Food Studies.
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posted by DeWalt_Russ
on Jul 16, 2012 -
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It would seem that I've f'd up, big time. Now what? How do you move forward when you're fairly sure you've made a bad decision and can't turn back. (details inside)
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posted by farce majeure
on May 7, 2012 -
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I would like to pursue research in supramolecular chemistry, but I am a couple years out of school and do not have a chemistry background. Also, I lack letters of recommendation. I am certain I cannot get into a decent Ph.D. program, but do I have a shot at getting in a Master's program? Or must I resort to taking classes at a university somewhere?
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posted by nhamann
on Apr 29, 2012 -
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How do I know which Ethnomusicology graduate program is considered better in the field? And how do I decide where to go?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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What advice can you give to an undergrad working for a few years before applying to grad school? This is in the hard sciences.
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posted by oracle bone
on Sep 27, 2011 -
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Have you ever heard of Sigma Alpha Pi? Not a frat or sorority, but a "society of leadership and success" is what they call themselves. I was asked to join my university's chapter. Is it worth it?
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posted by emilyclaire
on Aug 20, 2011 -
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Am I crazy to quit a government job in this economy to go to grad school full time?
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posted by Amistad
on Jun 10, 2011 -
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Help me see if going to CS grad school (masters or PhD) could work despite a large debt load
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2011 -
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I'm planning to drop out of grad school in a few weeks. My questions is, when do I tell my advisor? I would wait until the last day of the semester, but I have a big presentation that will require my thesis committee member's time. I really don't want to do this presentation so would telling my advisor before this happens be a good idea? I also feel it would be more decent of me to tell my advisor sooner rather than later, but I'm not sure what to do. My advisor can be really mean and may make my life a living hell for the final weeks/days that I'm there (though I guess I deserve it). Any insight is greatly appreciated.
posted by Lost82
on Apr 26, 2011 -
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What do you know about careers in epidemiology or biostatistics? Please help me decide if epi would be a good career fit, and whether I should pursue an MPH or MS in the field.
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posted by oiseau
on Apr 11, 2011 -
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Are there any Grad schools that I can apply to within next two-three weeks and plan to start sooner than fall 2012?
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posted by SomeOneElse
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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I’ve settled on a professional grad programme I’d like to attend. It’s fairly competitive. Like almost every other such programme in Canada, minimum entry criteria include a four-year BA with a B+ average or higher (likely, much higher) in the final two years of study. Most will not consider applicants with any other profile, e.g., a three-year BA + GRE + additional courses taken as a visiting student, as has been suggested in other questions. I’m writing because I suspect I’ve got the stinkiest background imaginable - two undergrad attempts, and more. I sincerely thank in advance anyone with the patience to read further.
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posted by nelljie
on Mar 19, 2011 -
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How does an English major start working/going to school in public policy? Bonus: is public policy really what I’m looking for? (Kind of a snowstorm inside.)
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posted by c'mon sea legs
on Mar 19, 2011 -
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Lifestyle of a Linguistics Graduate Student? I am starting a Ph.D. Program next fall, and I want to have an idea of how much time I will be spending on campus, working, studying, etc. Will I have time to sleep? Will I be burnt out and hating myself after one semester? What about money?
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posted by lettuchi
on Feb 23, 2011 -
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What is the best English MA grad school that focuses on literary forms and content, and literary canon? Secondarily, a PhD program that has a 'hidden' MA possible in this area?
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posted by reenka
on Jan 21, 2011 -
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Interested in graduate school (possibly in CS) but with lukewarm academic records and letter of rec. I also didn't major in CS. I'm already doing what most people recommend for someone in my position (work as a research assistant). What else can I do? Is this possible for me?
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posted by lacedcoffee
on Jan 7, 2011 -
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I want to pursue microbiology but I'm not a science major. I'm 25 now and I just took my GRE in Nov. I'm working on my personal statement for grad school. I've had very little experience in labs...would it make more sense to get working experience first before school?
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posted by apfel
on Dec 1, 2010 -
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An opportunity came up and I have less than one month to get a grad school application, including only half a month to prepare for and take the GRE. Is this crazy?
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posted by delladlux
on Oct 25, 2010 -
15 answers
Where in NYC can I volunteer late on week day nights or on the weekends? I need people-based organizations (so, not the ASPCA) with work that's not super stressful.
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posted by Viola
on Sep 29, 2010 -
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What should I be doing to position myself for grad school? I'm a freshman biology undergrad and my long-term goal is to earn a doctorate and start a career in research, either private or academic. What should I be doing now and over the next few years to open doors and set myself up for success?
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posted by Scientist
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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I want to quit grad school and start a career. I'm 25 with a BA in English. I know times are tough, but this PhD program -- and the quality of life that accompanies it -- are even tougher. I can do this, right?
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posted by earlofrochester
on May 25, 2010 -
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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 -
33 answers
Is a Master's degree in International Relations a good way to make up for a relative lack of professional experience in the field?
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posted by farce majeure
on Mar 10, 2010 -
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[GradSchoolFilter] What's the most graceful, or rather least ungraceful, way to withdraw from a graduate program?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 14, 2010 -
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A Canadian friend just got accepted to an American grad school (Chicago) for a 5 year Ph.D program. He'll have funding, but how would his equally Canadian wife make a living in the U.S.? Getting the basic information is not as easy as they expected. What's the skinny?
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posted by Beardman
on Jan 29, 2010 -
13 answers
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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Grad school application crisis: one of my professors who agreed to write a recommendation is completely flaking out. I've tried my best to communicate my needs, but she seems either too busy or suddenly, inexplicably disinterested in cooperating. I don't want to alienate her but I don't want to get screwed over when one of my references went off the grid.
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posted by zoomorphic
on Dec 10, 2009 -
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