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Recommendation Letter for Graduate School - Professor Sample 2

Writing a recommendation letter but don't know where to begin? Use this sample recommendation letter written by a professor for a student as a guideline.

Don't Under-Prepare for Your Admissions Interview

Don't underestimate the importance of the graduate admissions interview. Prepare.

What's the Purpose of an Admissions Interview?

What is the purpose of the graduate admissions interview?

Interact with Current Grad Students During Your Graduate Admissions Interview

During your admissions interview, take advantage of opportunities to interact with graduate students.

Ask Questions Before, During, and After Your Grad Admissions Interview

If you have questions before, during, or after the interview, don't be afraid to ask them.

Keep Track of it all with an Academic Planner

All students need an academic calendar because, rather than the calendar year, it follows the academic year, from mid-August to July.

Don't Hold on to Multiple Offers for Admission to Graduate Programs

Evaluate each offer for graduate admissions as it comes in. Here's why.

How to Write a Syllabus

If you're teaching a class next semester, preparing a syllabus (and reviewing and revising it) should be your top priority. Here's how to do it.

Overcome Procrastination with the Pomodoro Technique

Having a hard time staying on task? Try this simple technique.

Choose the Right Graduate Program by Considering Your Personal Life

Sometimes you should look beyond academics to find the right graduate program for you.

What is the AMCAS Work/Activities Section?

What information goes into the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Work/Activities section?

Sample Thank You Note to Your Recommenders

Thanking those who write letters of recommendation on your behalf is not just good manners, it's solid professional advice. Here's a sample letter to illustrate this simple but very effective note.

Ask Informed Questions During Your Graduate School Interview

Don't ask dumb questions during your graduate admissions interview. Do your homework and ask well informed questions.

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

How does academia view distance education?

Week-by-Week Academic Planner

A big part of success in college and graduate school relies on your ability to organize yourself and effectively manage your time. Enter the weekly planner.

How Can I Fund My Graduate Work?

How can a graduate student get grant funding?

Use a Project Planner to Get That Paper Done on Time

Writing papers and other large projects can overwhelm even the best of students. Most time management experts agree that the best way to tackle a large project is to break it into its component tasks. Here's how.

Get it Done with a To-Do List

To-do lists make your life easier because they list everything that you need to do or remember for a given day, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting anything.

4 Tips for Making Progress on Your Dissertation that You Can Do Now

Think it's too early to begin your dissertation? It's never too early. Here are 4 things you can do now to get that dissertation ball rolling.

The Timer Trick

Getting through grad school entails learning how to manage your time - and learning how to work during big blocks of time. Many students find the prospect of being productive for a large chunk of time, say 2 hours, daunting. Enter the timer trick.

Documents You Need to Complete the FAFSA

Before sitting down to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), gather these documents.

Apply for Financial Aid Early

It's in your best interest to submit the FAFSA as early as possible.

Sample Recommendation Letter from an Employer

Writing a recommendation letter but don't know where to begin? Check out this sample recommendation letter written by an employer for an employee that is planning on attending graduate school.

Recommendation Letter for Graduate School - Professor Sample

Writing a letter of recommendation and don't know where to start? Check out this sample recommendation letter written by a professor for a student that is planning on attending graduate school.

Sample Letter Declining Offer of Admission to Graduate Study

Decided to decline an offer of admission to graduate study but don't know how? Use this model letter declining offer of admission to graduate study as a guide.

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