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Tara's Graduate School Blog January 2009 Archive

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

What to Do When Crisis Strikes

Friday January 30, 2009
At one time or another, bad stuff happens to all of us. Serious crises, like illnesses and deaths, interfere with our ability to function as students and scholars. Smaller crises ... Read More

Next Step After Grad School

Thursday January 29, 2009
Applicants to graduate school tend to be singularly focused on their goal, which is necessary to gaining acceptance to a program that matches their interests, abilities, and goals. However, a ... Read More

Writing Letters of Recommendation

Tuesday January 27, 2009
We all know that students fret about soliciting the letters of recommendation that are part of every graduate school application. Guess what? Professors face their own set of issues about ... Read More

Anticipate Admissions Interview Questions

Thursday January 22, 2009
Congratulations! You've been invited to interview for a slot in the graduate program of your choice. All applicants are nervous -- that's to be expected and some anxiety can even ... Read More

Letters of Recommendation Several Years Out of College

Monday January 19, 2009
Out of school for a while but want to apply to grad school? This isn't uncommon. Most applicants in this situation fret over how to obtain letters of recommendation. Here's ... Read More

Is Medical School for You?

Friday January 16, 2009
Do you have what it takes? A career in medicine is not quite like Grey's Anatomy. Is it really for you?

Your Personal Statement: Dos and Don'ts

Wednesday January 14, 2009
If you're like many graduate applicants, you're putting the finishing touches on your graduate admissions essay. Take a moment to review these tips on what to do, and importantly, not ... Read More

New Year, New Semester, New Syllabus

Monday January 12, 2009
On the first day of class the one thing you can expect each professor to do is distribute a syllabus. Consider the syllabus your guide to the course. Everything you ... Read More

Wiped Out with a Cold?

Saturday January 10, 2009
I am! We all get sick once in a while - and the best way to treat a cold is with rest. However, resting at home might help cure your ... Read More

Questions, Questions, and More Questions About Recommendation Letters

Wednesday January 7, 2009
One of the most stressful parts of applying to graduate school is soliciting letters of recommendation. Sure, asking for a letter is stressful. Perhaps more worrisome is the lack of ... Read More

Preparing for Law School Admissions

Monday January 5, 2009
Is a career in law for you? Is it necessary to follow a pre-law curriculum? No, as long as you obtain some critical experiences.

New Year's Resolutions for Graduate Students

Friday January 2, 2009
Haven't yet decided on resolutions? Check out these grad student-specific new year's resolutions.

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