End of the Semester? Get Closure and Learn
Wednesday April 29, 2009
Students vary in how they end a course. I've seen some dump their notebooks in the trash as they leave the examination room (Really!!). Others save their notebooks and textbooks. ... Read More
Give Your Professors an Update on Your Application
Monday April 27, 2009
It's the end of admissions season. You received rejections, may have been wait-listed, and hopefully received at least one acceptance letter. Now it's time for summer, right? Stop! Take a ... Read More
Is Grad School Worth the Cost?
Friday April 24, 2009
For many students graduate school seems like the obvious choice - a way to improve career opportunities and salary. However, in this economy graduate school may offer fewer extrinsic benefits. ... Read More
What's a Postdoc?
Thursday April 23, 2009
Many undergraduate and graduate students believe that earning the doctoral degree is "the end of the line" in training - that their education will be complete. In some cases, yes. ... Read More
What to Do When You Miss Class
Monday April 20, 2009
The end of the semester is quickly approaching. If you haven't already missed a class, you're likely to within the next few weeks. Don't let it harm your grade or ... Read More
Begin - and Complete - Your Dissertation
Friday April 17, 2009
April 15th - tax day- is the anniversary of my dissertation defense. Over a decade has passed since that day. It's hard to believe because, like many of you, finishing ... Read More
Should You Give Up on Going to Grad School?
Wednesday April 15, 2009
Some unsuccessful applicants immediately begin to plan to reapply next year, without considering if graduate school really is for them. Is giving up ever the right thing to do?
Social Work Roundup
Monday April 13, 2009
Many students consider careers in social work. What do social workers do? Some social workers obtain master's degrees while others obtain doctoral degrees. What's the difference between the master's of ... Read More
Adequate Financial Aid Happens. Really
Friday April 10, 2009
One of my former students who just got into graduate school was thrilled but terrified that she wouldn't be able to pay for it - or that she'd have a ... Read More
Is Social Work for You?
Wednesday April 8, 2009
Is social work the field for you? Social work is a helping field that attracts many students. However, it is also a very demanding field with a high burn out ... Read More
It's Not You, It's Them
Monday April 6, 2009
Similar to the classic break-up phrase, "It's not you, it's me," sometimes a rejection letter from graduate school is more about the graduate program than about you. In other words, ... Read More
Need Help?
Thursday April 2, 2009
The end of the semester is quickly approaching. Are you keeping your head above water? If not, what's hindering you? Take time to determine what you don't understand and fill ... Read More