I'm currently looking at materials science PhD programs and I'm having some difficulty locating magnetic materials groups. My interests lie in volatile and non-volatile storage, which is a pretty broad area. Can anyone suggest schools to look at? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 8 answers
I would like to end up teaching fine arts (specifically printmaking) at a university level but have a Bachelor's Degree in a completely different field and only a small amount of experience. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 16 answers
Help me get over being homesick. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 9 answers 
What are the most interesting emerging topics in your field of study? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 10 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 on May 6, 2008 - 7 answers
Help me be a better graduate student. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 18 answers
Grad school in Germany? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 5 answers
Considering applying to grad school in Israel. Any tips/advice? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 5 answers
Say parents regularly donate to a university. Does this have an effect on their kid getting into its Grad School? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 19 answers
What tips can you give me when writing my personal statement for a graduate social work program? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 6 answers
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. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 7 answers
Best book or online resource for funding Grad School? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 6 answers
I've never had to orchestrate a business proposal before, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 4 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
How can I best petition for the reconsideration of a grad school application? Or should I even try? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2007 - 13 answers
Help me decide what venue of higher education to pursuit. [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 21 answers
I'm finishing a master's program in the next few weeks and I'm feeling horrible about my experience acquiring it. I did a 2 and a half year accelerated nursing program that led into a master's to become a nurse practitioner. I am really excited about the field and looking forward to where the degree can take me, but the last year and a half (the master's portion) of the process was so emotionally damaging I'm not sure how to move on! [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 21 answers
Do you know of a masters program in both engineering and architecture? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 11 answers
What can you tell me about the Monterey Institute of International Studies? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 4 answers
Explain to me what career paths for an MBA, Masters and technical certifications can lead to. [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2007 - 2 answers
I badly bungled my Political Science undergrad program, graduating with a GPA in the low 3's and a non-honours degree. I want to go to grad school in the same field. What are my options? (I'm in Canada). [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 20 answers
How do I become a business tycoon? [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 22 answers
Is it weird to ask a university professor if you can audit his/her class without officially enrolling in the university as an auditor ... and, as part of the arrangement, asking the professor if you can submit papers and have them graded and evaluated? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 43 answers
Is is a good idea to be blunt about academic missteps during my undergrad? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 5 answers
Where do I find a ranking of graduate programs in communications arts and sciences in the United States? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 5 answers
My brother is moving to Columbia, South Carolina for school at USC and would really appreciate your input on a safe place to live and enjoy the city for at least 4 years. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 11 answers
If I've been out of college for twelve years, from whom do I get recommendations for graduate school? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2007 - 11 answers
Help me figure out the best way to finance graduate school abroad. [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 4 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 on May 7, 2007 - 19 answers
What will my free degree cost me, and how can I make it pay? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 4 answers
Does anyone know any good resources for graduate school preparation, particularly in the physical sciences? I'm a sophomore and I want to get ready to start applying, but I need some help... [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2007 - 14 answers
Art. Does this suck, or is this really a good opportunity? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 8 answers
As a doctoral student, how do you maintain friendships with non-academics? With all the lab work and time that goes into research, there isn't a lot of time for fun. And it seems that friends and family don't always understand it - especially for first-generation students from places where not everyone goes to college. Have any of you had this experience? What's hard about maintaining relationships with friends and family -- and how do you cope?
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 21 answers
What made you quit grad school? What was the deciding factor? How did you know it was time to go? Subtle signs? Did your advisor say 'go away'? If you stayed, when did you feel like quitting? [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2006 - 26 answers
What's a good way of deciding if I should wait a year before applying to grad school? I'm in a surprising circumstance that my music career might be somewhat sustainable and potentially profitable, and with many of the new opportunities coming at me, I wonder if my plans of going to grad school could be placed on hold for a year. What's a good & rational way to decide? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2006 - 13 answers
What do you do when your connection with your immediate professors seems slim at best? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 8 answers
My sister is looking into grad school and wants to focus on "something environmental." Are there websites that compare different Masters degrees and what they entail? And are there places where she can then compare these degrees at different schools? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2006 - 16 answers
Should I go to graduate school to get my PhD in Computer Science? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 12 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 on Aug 30, 2006 - 15 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
How do I go about asking for a letter of recommendation in this situation? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2006 - 17 answers
Where is there a good graduate program based around the psychology of games with a major focus on electronic gaming? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2006 - 10 answers
I'm a high school senior trying to plan the next few years of my life. I'll definitely take a year off before college, but everything else is still up in the air. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2006 - 30 answers
I've been asked to provide a writing sample as part of an application to a PhD program. What should I provide? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2005 - 8 answers
Help me apply to grad school! I'm making initial contacts with faculty at various universities, in hopes of getting a foot in the door while doing applications. I'm not entirely sure what to write in my e-mails of introduction, though. [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2005 - 19 answers
I have an undergrad degree in philosophy and a masters in education. Been doing Online courses for six years and I'm interested in going back to school. In the past few years I've been working on music, film, some psychogeography stuff, conceptual art development/pranks, making posters and on and on. Is anyone out there familiar with grad programs for folks who are all over the place with interests but lean toward the art/activist side?
posted on Jun 28, 2005 - 4 answers
My 18 year old brother is graduating high school next week. I am compiling a book of "advice for living" for him as a grad gift. Does anyone have any good advice or anecdotes they would like to offer? Some suggested topics are Drugs, Being a Musician/Artist (he's an accomplished guitar player), Sex, Dating, Working, Money, Lifestyle, Cooking, Home Decorating, Women, Being a Man etc. [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2005 - 54 answers
I'm a little worried about applying to grad school. I've read an awful lot about it, and I'm looking for some advice from actual people. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2005 - 16 answers
Should I copyright my Master's thesis? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2005 - 13 answers
[GradSchoolFilter] Anyone know of any good progams in Media Studies out there? Similar to, for instance, MIT's Comparative Media Studies program? I've found this list at Vassar's website, but I was hoping some denizens of the Mefiverse might know of some more.
posted on Nov 9, 2004 - 4 answers
Graduate school acceptance. Or really, not. I need some advice from all of you over-educated metafilterites. What do you do when you don't get accepted to your first choice graduate school? Besides, obviously, not attend. Have any of you had any luck with reapplying, and if so, what did you change on your application to "do the trick?" Anyone have luck with taking classes as a non-matriculated student just to get your foot in the door? Any advice is much appreciated.
posted on May 10, 2004 - 14 answers
