Recent questions tagged graduate school

Description : How do university professors and staff design their ceremonial gowns?

Last Answer : Each university has its standard design.

Description : Do you have any tips for staying organized in graduate school?

Last Answer : answer:The only thing that genuinely surprised me about my MA program was how competitive and petty the students in my department could be. There was definitely some amount of animosity toward the students who were ... helps to be able to bounce ideas off of people who are in the same boat as you.

Description : When did you start to fall behind, or start to pull ahead in grade school or university?

Last Answer : answer:The more they let me choose my curriculum, the better I was. I hated middle school. I was a good kid in grade school and a shined in HS. When I got to college, there were too many options given ... and I'd not be me if I'd done things differently. You need to find comfort in your own skin.

Description : Total GRE score?

Last Answer : answer:If it is a free text field, enter it as 146V/169Q/2.5A. Otherwise pick up the phone and call them.

Description : Graduate Student Employment Status in North America?

Last Answer : answer:I guess you cannot use University as your employer. Look for “Other” option. I don’t know the rules there, but I wouldn’t use the University as my employer. Call up their customer service or call center and better ask them.

Description : What is the deciding factor for you to report someone for harrassment or assault?

Last Answer : answer:I would mention it to a dean or the campus police (or whoever the appropriate person is), without using the words “harrassment” or “assault.” Be descriptive, but do get it on record. If he accosts you again, you can mention that you have reported the incident to Dean X or Sergeant Y,

Description : Which graduate school out of these?

Last Answer : answer:It's too hard to answer, with the information you have given. Every student has to choose the school that best serves his or her educational goals and temperament. Without know knowing what your friend ... all research your friend has to do. It is his life. He needs to steer his own ship.

Description : Letters of recommendation for MA or MFA several years after BA.

Last Answer : I think both your bosses and the editor of the journal are a good idea. You could talk to someone at the university and see what they recommend regarding contacting professors.

Description : Where to find graduate scholarships for international students?

Last Answer : I am worried about him to send him abroad, for there have been many incidents of attacks on international students in Australia, United Kingdom, Canada. Is United States safe?

Description : Grad school application: Too many LORs?

Last Answer : I’ve applied to grad school twice in my life and have gotten in. I would suggest send in the minimum amount plus 1 but no more. I’ve talked to many an admission staff, they really don’t want 6, ever.

Description : What is the recommended time to study for the GRE?

Last Answer : answer: Preparation books do the job, but the official exams from ETS are only published after they're given. This is the test that you need more than any other. To supplement it you can use ... GREs under exam conditions. The last one should be close to your set target. date GRE Prepartaion Tips

Description : Can someone who went to SUNY Purchase get into NYU Stern?

Last Answer : It's a reasonable plan. It demonstrates your interest and commitment. I hope you are planning to apply to more than one B school. Stern is great, of course, but there are many other good ones within a ... . Think about where else you might want to go. Don't put all your eggs in one baseball cap.

Description : What are important courtesies to remember when asking for letters of recommendation?

Last Answer : answer:Email is fine. 1. Remember to give them the instructions for the letter so they know what specifically is wanted. 2. Give them the contact information. If it has to be mailed (rather than emailed) ... your thank you. ( I thought it was an especially nice touch when you said blah blah blah. )

Description : Have you taken the GRE?

Last Answer : answer:I am SO glad you asked this because I am shaking in my boots about the GRE General and English Literature Subject that I am supposed to be studying for (I take them in September and October, respectively ... with friends tomorrow. I can PM what we collect to you in the future if you'd like :)

Description : Is it too late to go back to school; and if not, do I have to start all over again?

Last Answer : answer:I think that you would only have to take any prerequisite courses for the masters degree you were interested in before beginning (or in conjunction with) grad school. I do not think you would have to get a whole BS.

Description : How can I qualify for FAFSA when I have investments/savings?

Last Answer : The point of financial aid is need. You don’t need it. Fill it out and see what happens. Or try for scholarships.

Description : If you were (or are) a professor, would one bad grade spoil your opinion of a student?

Last Answer : I think most professors allow you to have one bad exam.. but you’re going to have to kick ass on your next one to redeem yourself.. don’t get discouraged.. you’ll be fine!

Description : What is the most polite way to ask my professors to write me a recommendation for graduate school?

Last Answer : I wwould go to them during their office hours and ask in person. If they say yes, you can say you will follow up with an e-mail giving them the specifics.

Description : What does it take to get a full ride scholarship to Law School?

Last Answer : Have you ever heard of the saying, its not what you know, but who you know? . this saying is sometimes true. here is an example: each term of office, politicians and judges are ... or politician, ask them if they have any unpromised scholarship money remaining. you might be pleasantly surprised.

Description : What can you do with a degree in English?

Last Answer : Isn’t that a question you should have asked before you chose it as your major??

Description : Can an unclassifed graduate student get private student loans?

Last Answer : Sure. I have a friend who took out a $28,000 loan from a bank to complete a post-baccalaureate pre-med program. …but make sure it’s worth it.

Description : Can you take a few minutes to read and critique my law school personal statement?

Last Answer : I don't really have anything to add that much on that page myself as I've never written anything like that before and have no experience with it. But, I will say your essay left me with no doubts about your ... made it clear you wanted to be a part of their community as a whole. So, I dug it. :)

Description : Professional editing for a law school personal statement?

Last Answer : Write one yourself and and then post it on here for some tweaking. There are some pretty smart brainiacs here in the Collective. I would put them against any self-proclaimed “professional editor” any day. Plus, Flutter advice is free!

Description : How do i find out my SAT scores if i took them fifteen years ago?

Last Answer : Go to the ETS website. They should have instructions for how to get old scores.

Description : What to get a master's graduate for a gift?

Last Answer : What’s the degree in?

Description : What graduate program would you recommend?

Last Answer : There's no problems with getting another bachelor (there are very few rules beyond The School Wants Your Money and they're more than willing to give you as many degrees as you give them money), but if you can ... your life, eventually you'll need to get out there and get a job like the rest of us :)

Description : When applying for financial aid as an independent student, should I file a schedule C?

Last Answer : For graduate programs, it matters little. Size of your income and resources are more important than the source. If you have low income they will make Stafford loans available to you.

Description : What is the academic equivalent to Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)?

Last Answer : Is this something you intend to teach? If not, why an M.A.?

Description : Best GRE Prep Course in Chicago?

Last Answer : answer:Not Kaplan. I offer the best GRE prep course, but I’m not in Chicago. I’ll look into those in Chicago later today and get back to you.