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Is It Too Late for Grad School? Am I Too Old for Graduate School? Created: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Is it ever too late for a career in science? Is midlife too late to go to graduate school?
Graduate Study for Seniors Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
There's no age limit on graduate study. An increasing number of post-retirement adults pursue graduate degrees.
Mature Students and Graduate School Created: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Think you're too old for graduate school? Think again.
Preparing for Graduate School Created: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Most applicants find getting into graduate school a challenging task. Students who begin preparing for graduate admissions early are most likely to gain the skills and experiences that win them an ...
About the MSW Created: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Master of Social Work degree enables holders for careers in therapy, policy, and administration.
Beyond the Clinical Psychology PhD: Alternatives for Careers in Therapy Created: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012
Interested in a career as a counselor or therapist?
Should You Go to Graduate School Created: Saturday, December 06, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Is graduate school right for you?
Seven Simple Tips for CV Writing Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Improve your curriculum vitae with these seven suggestions.
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Teacher? Created: Monday, August 01, 2005 Updated: Sunday, April 01, 2012
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a career as a teacher?
Curriculum Vitae Definition - CV - Vita - Academic Resume Created: Thursday, September 25, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 01, 2012
What is a curriculum vitae, also known as a CV?
What is an Assistantship? Created: Sunday, November 09, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 01, 2012
Definition of assistantship.
Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae - CV Created: Sunday, September 28, 2003 Updated: Sunday, April 01, 2012
It's never too early to write a curriculum vitae. A CV is an academic resume that highlights your scholarly accomplishments. Find out what goes into a CV.
Recommendation Letter for Graduate School - By Professor Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
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.
Tailor Your Curriculum Vitae or CV Created: Thursday, September 25, 2008 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Create multiple CVs to fit several types of positions and you'll be more likely to get an interview.
Locating Academic Positions - Academic Job Ads Created: Saturday, December 06, 2003 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Looking for an academic position? Check out this list of classified ad sites.
Defining Success in Academia - Career Created: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
In academia, success often refers to finding a tenure-track job --- a difficult task that not all PhDs accomplish. We need to expand our notions of success
What You'll be Asked During an Academic Job Interview Created: Sunday, January 04, 2004 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Be prepared for your academic job interview with answers to these questions.
What Not to Include on Your Curriculum Vitae or CV Created: Monday, October 10, 2011 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
You may know what goes into an effective CV, but do you know what to leave out?
What to Do When You're Accepted to Grad School Created: Sunday, March 25, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012
Accepted to graduate school? Congratulations! Here's what to do next.
Common Mistakes Graduate Students Make Created: Monday, February 20, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Good grades do not guarantee success in graduate school. The most successful graduate students avoid committing the following common mistakes.
Medical Schools in Canada Created: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Links to medical schools in Canada: mcmaster university school of medicine dalhousie university faculty mcgill university faculty mcgill university faculty of medicine western ontario faculty
Should Grad Students Work? Created: Monday, February 09, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Does graduate school and work mix? Whether graduate students should seek employment is debatable and varies by student and by graduate program.
Avoid an Overly Personal Graduate Admissions Essay Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012
Many applicants share too much in their personal statements.
What Not to Expect from Your Academic Thesis Dissertation advisor Created: Sunday, October 24, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Have realistic expectations of the advisor-student relationship and you'll work more productively and won't be disappointed.
What to Expect from Your Graduate Advisor Created: Monday, September 27, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
What can you expect from your graduate advisor? Advice? Friendship? Guidance? Establish realistic expectations to get what you need from your advisor.
Graduate Students Need Different Study Skills Created: Sunday, September 04, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Graduate school is very different from college. It requires a different skill set.
Thinking About Pursuing a Graduate Degree in History Created: Monday, January 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012
Consider these pragmatics in deciding whether to go to grad school in History.
Preparing for Law School Admissions Created: Sunday, November 30, 2003 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Planning on applying to law school? Make this your first stop for law school admissions information.
Time Management Tips for Graduate Students Created: Sunday, December 07, 2003 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time management is essential for success in graduate school. The best way to avoid burnout in graduate school is to keep track of your days and maintain daily progress towards your goals
Graduate School Interview: Dos and Don'ts Created: Friday, June 23, 2006 Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2012
The graduate school interview is an important part of the application process; prepare to present yourself professionally. Consider these these pre, during, and post interview tips to make your int..
Interview - Graduate School Interview Created: Monday, January 24, 2005 Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Congratulations! Now you need to ace that interview. Prepare beforehand by considering what questions you'll be asked. Check out this list of common questions.
What to Ask During a Graduate Admissions Interview Created: Monday, February 09, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Remember that they are interviewing you, but you are also interviewing them. Learn what you need in order to make a decision if this is the graduate program for you -- and impress the admissions co..

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