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By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Graduate School since 2001

5 Virtues of Successful Graduate Students

Friday February 17, 2006
You're probably already aware that surviving graduate school and landing a tenure track position afterwards isn't as easy as it looks. How can you maximize your chances for success?

This article from the Chronicle of Higher Education describes what "virtues" you'll need, besides raw intellectual ability, to succeed in graduate school and get a tenure track job. A little scary, but on the mark.

Also see:
Preparing for an Academic Position

About the Academic Job Market

Securing an Academic Position

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