Archive for November, 2008

The Best Graduate Programs with the Lowest Acceptance Rates

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The best graduate schools are very competitive. Their acceptance rates are quite low; some of these graduate schools only accept a small percentage of the applicants. However, students are still aiming to get into these highly reputable institutions to get the best possible education in their chosen field. They believe that the competitive nature of [...]

Reasons for Viewing a Graduate Degree as an Investment

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A graduate degree is an investment because it enhances your existing potentials and it requires time, effort, and money on your part. For example, a bachelor’s degree may have already prepared you for a job, but a graduate degree ups your opportunities, performance, and knowledge. Career advancement Proceeding with the previous thought, a graduate degree [...]

The Graduate Thesis Writing Process

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The graduate thesis is possibly the most important part of graduate work. So, thesis preparation must be done with care, and, of course, with the proper application of knowledge at each stage of the thesis generation. After all, you are assigned a graduate thesis not just because it is a requirement but also for you [...]

Graduate Student Life: Reasons for Applying as a Professor’s Research Assistant

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Becoming a professor’s research assistant is helpful to, and sometimes convenient for, a graduate student. This is because an advanced degree may mean more expenses for you after your college life. However, a full-time job that can finance your graduate studies may not be practical at all. Part-time jobs may be more feasible in the [...]

Factors That You Should Not Consider When Applying into Graduate School

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While there are valid reasons for enrolling into graduate school, the wrong reasons for taking up a graduate degree are plentiful. Some may actually sound noble and genuine. However, without involving the feeling of engagement or the need to meet your career goals, they may just be questionable motivations. Job discontent Find out what is [...]

How to Get the Best out of Graduate School Study Groups

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When things get tough in graduate school, a well-formed study group is a big help. The operative word is “well formed.” A badly organized study group will have little or no effect at all in your academic performance and the success of your group. Why are study groups so important, anyway? The promise of sharing [...]

How to Excel in a Graduate School Admission Interview

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Though a graduate school admission interview is not the main basis for the final decision for being accepted, conducting yourself properly during the interview is still important. Some universities do not even conduct graduate admissions interviews. However, you can decide to request one if you want to get to know the school better. Whatever the [...]