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November 5, 2019

Balancing Classes

Practically all graduate programs have coursework requirements – the level of which may vary dramatically between programs. Typically, course requirements are satisfied in the first year or so. In this article, we will discuss balancing classes with other responsibilities as your graduate career heats up. Research is Usually More Important This really depends on the kind of graduate program you...

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November 2, 2019

Selecting an Advisor: How to Make the Right Choice

Selecting an advisor is one of the biggest decisions you will make in graduate school. Therefore, making the most informed choice possible is imperative. This person will be your mentor for the next 2-6 years. Their personality and culture should match yours and your interests/goals. They should be experienced mentoring graduate students, accomplished, and they should set very high standards...

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September 5, 2019

Grad School Orientation Week

The purpose of orientation week is to familiarize you with your program and inform you of the resources available to you throughout your graduate school journey. There will probably be two separate orientations: one for your program and one for the entire graduate school. In addition to the logistics, orientation week is an excellent opportunity to make some new friends...

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August 9, 2019

Starting Graduate School: The First Week

More than a year ago, you began the application process with the hope that you would one day soon be starting your graduate work at your dream school. That day has finally arrived, and the elation (and loom) of starting graduate school peers just around the corner. In this article, we’ll discuss what to do during the first week to...

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May 22, 2019

How to Choose the Right Grad Schools

There have been many psychological studies performed in recent decades to suggest that humans are subject to decision paralysis. Too much choice, and sometimes we can’t make a choice because we feel as though we will miss out regardless of the choice we make. By minimizing choices, you can, with high confidence, make decisions you believe are more likely to...

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May 20, 2019

The Elements Necessary to Get into Grad School

Having gone through this process, I assure you it is not an easy accomplishment to get into grad school. This is especially true for the top-tier research universities. It requires discipline and resounding effort throughout college and afterward, if you are applying a few years out of undergrad. Here I outline the major points necessary for admission into the graduate...

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