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How to Find Free Money for Graduate School

Published: 8 August 2016
Written by Rene M. Paulson
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Categories: blogs
Tags: broke graduate student, budget, dissertation, finances, financial apps, Rene Paulson

You’ve finally earned your Bachelor’s degree and have made it into graduate school. Whether you already have massive student loans from undergrad or you managed to graduate unscathed, you don’t want to add to your tremendous piles of debt or create a new pile. My new series will help you discover four ways to find free money and keep your head above water.

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20 Student Resources To Keep Up With Everything

Published: 6 July 2016
Written by Kenneth Waldman
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As of April 2015, “the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute found that nationwide first-year-college students’ sense of emotional well-being is at its lowest since 1985.” (FIU News). The class load alone may seem like more than a full-time workweek. And between studying, writing papers and social growth, there seems…

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Part 3 of How to Pick Your Defense Committee

Published: 24 June 2016
Written by Ryan
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Tags: defense committee, dissertation, grad school advice, phd

  What strategies can a doctoral student employ to maneuver the trials and tribulations of a dissertation committee? In Part 2, we established that finding an advisor who communicates well and finding committee members who are willing to challenge you (within limits) are important. What is the fifth and final guideline you ask? Guideline…

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How to determine if you should pursue a research degree

Published: 4 June 2016
Written by Kathryn Lambert
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Tags: beginning, choice

Advice for starting a PhD can come from a variety of sources including other candidates, administrators, supervisors, family, friends and the internet. It’s hard to know which advice to follow and what will make the biggest difference in the long run. Before you make that three to your year commitment, consider the following first. 1.

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Best Dissertation Proofreading and Editing Tips to Make Your Work Spotless

Published: 18 May 2016
Written by Antonio Tooley
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Tags: dissertation, editing, proofreading

You’ve heard this statement many times before: “the dissertation is the most important project you’ve ever worked on.” That may sound like a cliché, but it’s absolutely true. You managed to surpass many obstacles during the research and writing stage. You probably consulted at least one online guide that taught you how to write your dissertation project step by step. Now, you’re finally…

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How to choose your PhD research topic

Published: 22 March 2016
Written by Kathryn Lambert
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Tags: beginning, choice, phd, topic

Choosing a PhD research topic is one of the most important decisions you can make when starting a doctorate. This is the topic you will be engulfed in for at least three years. It is the one thing that you need to be interested in to guide you through the days that are rough, when you want to quit and just can’t take it anymore. It is the topic…

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Part 2 of How to Pick Your Defense Committee

Published: 4 March 2016
Written by Ryan
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Tags: defense committee, dissertation, grad school advice, phd

Choosing a committee can be a daunting task for a doctoral student.  We’ve already covered two strategies that can help you through this process.  To recap, choose a committee that will balance the theory, methodology, and practical wisdom necessary to help you craft a strong dissertation, and pick members who are able and willing to invest time in you.  Here are…

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7 Things Students Should Know About Internships

Published: 19 February 2016
Written by Sara
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Tags: grad apps, grad school advice, graduate school, internship, job advice

Whether you’re thinking of applying to grad programs or you’re in the thick of internship applications, being aware of these seven points can save you some heartache when applying for an internship or practicum. Know your program’s match rate before applying. If you’re thinking about applying to a program that requires an internship, you’ll need to know the program’s success in matching students. Many match rates are available by…

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Part 1 of How to Pick Your Defense Committee

Published: 5 February 2016
Written by Ryan
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Tags: defense committee, dissertation, grad school advice, phd

So you’re ready to pick your committee members; there are a few things to keep in mind first—after all, it is a 3–6 year process. It is essential that doctoral students take the time to reflect on who they will choose to guide and mentor them through the doctoral process and to eventually determine whether they have earned the degree. It should be said that I come from a social…

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5 Easy Things To Do Before Your Interview

Published: 18 January 2016
Written by Sara
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Tags: academic jobs, grad apps, graduate employment, interviews, job advice

Everybody knows that interviewing for a graduate or post-graduate position involves prep work. You want to be sure to effectively communicate that you are a polished, serious candidate. In addition to preparing your answers to expected questions, you may need to practice a job talk, teaching demonstration, or give an informal summary of your previous work. However, you can make that work a little easier by following these simple tips. For…

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