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Tara's Graduate School Blog August 2007 Archive

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

Can you Get a Job in Academia with a Distance Education Degree?

Friday August 31, 2007
Distance learners face many challenges as they enter the academic job market. Sure, there are some successes: Some distance learning Ph.D.'s are hired as professors, but many academics are wary of ... Read More

Resources on NonAcademic Careers in the Humanities

Thursday August 30, 2007
Question: I am a college senior considering a PhD in English, but I am aware of the unencouraging academic job market. Are there any resources to help me learn about ... Read More

Get an Internship

Wednesday August 29, 2007
If you're planning on applying to graduate school, you need experiences that will make you stand out from the crowd. Internships are applied experiences that will get you noticed. Think ... Read More

Organization Tips for New Graduate Students

Tuesday August 28, 2007
Maximize your efficiency in graduate school by taking control of clutter and getting organized.

Make a Good Impression on Professors

Monday August 27, 2007
Professors' impressions of students are formed in the first couple of weeks of the semester. Understand the importance of impressions and make a good one

Dissertation Writing

Friday August 24, 2007
The dissertation-stage is the most difficult period of graduate school. Graduate students feel adrift during the dissertation stage -- there are no clear guildelines and often no help. These books ... Read More

10 Survival Tips for Mature Students

Thursday August 23, 2007
If you're going back to school, don't be afraid. Read this and get a head's up on what you need to be aware of when returning to college or graduate ... Read More

Back to School Advice for Graduate Students

Tuesday August 21, 2007
It's back to school time. Time to hunker down for a new fun-packed year of graduate study. Although we all work over the summer, the we have the luxury to ... Read More

Making the Transition to Graduate School

Monday August 20, 2007
You already know that applying to graduate school is an arduous process. Now that you're in, guess what? Getting through graduate school and succeeding is also a challenge. And you ... Read More

Thursday August 16, 2007
Considering beciming a doctor? Follow this quick guide on how to become a doctor --from pre-med to licensed MD.

What's the Role of GPA in Graduate School Admissions?

Wednesday August 15, 2007
What role does your grade point average (GPA) play in admission to graduate school?

Distance Education

Tuesday August 14, 2007
Don't have time to attend grad school? Do you live in a rural area or have other geographical constraints that limit your graduate school options? Try distance learning. What is ... Read More

Gateway to the Best Electronic Journals and Selected Websites

Thursday August 9, 2007
There's nothing better than the ability to do your research online, from the comfort of your home. Of course, online journals and databases can't cover all of your needs -- ... Read More

GRE Subject Test

Wednesday August 8, 2007
What is the GRE Subject Test?

Tips for New Grad Students: How Grad School's Different

Tuesday August 7, 2007
New graduate students quickly discover that grad school is entirely different than college. Grad school is a whole different beast.

How Do You Learn?

Monday August 6, 2007
Doing well in graduate school is not simply a matter of how much you study, but how well. Study more efficiently by knowing your learning style -- how you learn.

Types of Loans

Thursday August 2, 2007
Graduate school is expensive. Even students with scholarships and stipends often find the need for loans. What are the different kinds of loans that you can receive?

Gender, Work, Stress, and Health

Wednesday August 1, 2007
Is academia bad for women's health?

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