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Example of a Graduate School Recommendation Letter Written by a Professor
A sample letter written by a professor for a student who is applying to graduate school.
Sample Grad School Recommendation Letter by a Professor
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 Recommendation Letter from an Employer
Sample letter of recommendation written by an employer for an employee who is applying to graduate school.
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.
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.
Accepted to Grad School: Use This Strategy for Making Decisions
Evaluate each offer for graduate admissions as it comes in. Here's why.
How to Choose the Right Graduate Program? Consider Your Personal Life
Sometimes you should look beyond academics to find the right graduate program for you.
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
FAFSA Tip: Submit it early.
What is the AMCAS Work/Activities Section?
What information goes into the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Work/Activities section?
Overcome Procrastination with the Pomodoro Technique
Having a hard time staying on task? Try this simple technique.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.