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Tara's Graduate School Blog November 2007 Archive

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

All About Recommendation Letters

Wednesday November 28, 2007
What is a letter of recommendation and how do you get one to apply to graduate school?

Courses to Take Before Applying to Medical School

Tuesday November 27, 2007
You already know it: Admission to medical school is tough! Take the required science courses for medical school admission to ensure that you fulfill the requirements to get into medical ... Read More

Writing Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Monday November 26, 2007
What is your teaching philosophy? If you're applying for a faculty position, be prepared to send a statement of teaching philosophy to discuss how you approach teaching because professors' roles ... Read More

What are common topics for graduate school admissions essays?

Wednesday November 21, 2007
What can you expect?

Graduate School: Attend Now or Wait a Few Years?

Tuesday November 20, 2007
You've always planned on going to graduate school, but as it approaches you may be feeling less certain that you want to go through another three to eight years of ... Read More

Should you explain a low GPA or poor grades in your personal statement?

Monday November 19, 2007
How do you handle this sticky subject?

5 Tips for Coping with Grad School Stress

Thursday November 15, 2007
Exams, papers, and other deadlines are very stressful for students. How do you manage the stress of graduate school? Try these tips.

Standardized Tests - Graduate School Admissions Tests

Wednesday November 14, 2007
Few graduate school applicants relish taking standardized admissions exams like the GRE, MCAT, and GMAT. However, standardized tests help admissions officials rank and make comparisons among applicants.

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

Tuesday November 13, 2007
What role does your grade point average (GPA) play in admission to graduate school?

Should You Go to Graduate School?

Monday November 12, 2007
Is graduate school right for you?

Choosing a Graduate Program

Wednesday November 7, 2007
You're going to grad school, but where? How do you choose the right graduate program?

Research Experience

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Graduate programs, especially PhD programs, highly value research experience. Here's how to get it.

Writing Your CV

Monday November 5, 2007
It's never too early to write a curriculum vitae (CV), an academic resume that highlights your scholarly accomplishments.

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