Articles Index
Back-to-School (and All Year) Tips for Graduate Students
It's back to school time. Time to get ready for another year of graduate study. This back-to-school collection of resources will help you start the semester right.
The First Day of Class: What to Expect
The first day of class in college and graduate school is all about introducing the class. There are different ways of approaching the first day.
Comprehensive Examinations: An Overview for Master's and Doctoral Students
One of the biggest milestones of graduate study is passing your "comps" -- or comprehensive examinations. Comps are administered at both the masters and doctoral level. Learn more.
How to Prepare for Your Comprehensive Examination
Your performance on your master's or doctoral comprehensive exam can make or break your graduate school career. Learning all there is to know about your field is daunting, but don't let it overwhelm you. Be systematic in your preparations and follow these tips to get your studying underway and prepare for your comprehensive exams.
You Missed Class: What Do You Do?
Everybody misses a class once in a while. It's unavoidable in collee and graduate school. Most professors care about missed classes, but you can redeem yourself, at least a little. Learn how.
How to Start the Semester Right
The most effective way to ensure success in college is to prepare early and often. If you want good grades and eventually an excellent letter of recommendation for graduate school, his is what you should do at the beginning of the semester.
The Impostor Syndrome: Are You Fooling Everyone?
At one time or another nearly every graduate student and new faculty member wonders about his or her competence: "Will they find out that I'm making it up as I go?" The impostor syndrome runs rampant in academia - and women are especially prone to it.
Why Relationships with Other Students Matter
It is not just relationships with faculty that matter in graduate school. Many graduate students are surprised to learn that relationships with other students also predict success in graduate school and beyond.
The Syllabus, Decoded
The syllabus is your guide to the class. It holds all the information you need to know what is expected of you and what you need to do to prepare for each class. Here's what you will find on the syllabus
Make a Good Impression on Professors
Relationships with faculty are critical to success in graduate school. The initial relationship is often formed in class. How do you make a good impression in class?
Get the Most Out of Your Course
The semester has ended, but are you really ready to put it behind you? Don't move on too quickly. Follow these three steps to get end-of-the-semester closure.