I'm Wait Listed, Now What?
Saturday March 29, 2008
Here is how it's supposed to go: You submit your application and, after a few agonizing months, get a letter indicating that you're accepted or not. Some students find that ... Read More
You've Been Rejected: How to Deal
Wednesday March 26, 2008
There's no way around it, rejection blows. If you're one of the many students who have received a letter informing you that you are rejected from the graduate program of ... Read More
How to Approach a Professor for Help
Monday March 24, 2008
Everyone needs a little help now and then. Maybe you don't understand the work or are having a hard time researching a paper. Or maybe you or someone close to ... Read More
Getting Started in Research: Your Research Journal
Saturday March 22, 2008
Research is critical to your success in graduate school. But just how do you do get started? Where do great research ideas come from? A research journal can help you ... Read More
Should You Change Your Name?
Thursday March 20, 2008
Considering a name change after getting married or divorced? It's a tough decision because your name connotes a whole body of work and a professional identity.
What to Major in for Medical School
Friday March 14, 2008
Most students believe that they must major in the field in which they plan to seek graduate study. Although it's common, applicants to graduate school do not have to major ... Read More
GRE Lessons: An Applicant Blogger's Perspective
Monday March 10, 2008
Every applicant to graduate school takes a standardized test, whether it's the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, or GMAT. Everyone stresses about these tests. Everyone has a personal story to share about ... Read More
What to Ask During an Academic Job Interview
Saturday March 8, 2008
Most graduate students and recent graduates who are interested in careers in academic know that the academic job market is tough. If you're lucky enough to get an interview, prepare, ... Read More
Masters vs. Ph.D.: The Difference Between a Masters Program and a Doctoral Program
Thursday March 6, 2008
Many of my own students come to me for advice on a very basic question: Should I apply to master's or doctoral programs? Some believe that it's easier to get ... Read More
Midsemester-itis
Monday March 3, 2008
It's about that time in the semester when most of us start to crash. Are you suffering from midsemester-itis? Here are some suggestions to help you cope.