Career Questions tagged Gradschool
What is the CEEB code for Teachers College, Columbia University?
I am applying to doctoral programs and the application asks for a CEEB code for each university I have attended. For all my other schools, the CEEB code was found by entering the name of the school but teachers college is not recognized. I know the code differs from columbia univeristy. I have...
How do you begin the graduate school search as a physics major?
I am a current junior in college planning to graduate next year, and am looking for advice on how to begin the search for schools. career-path physics graduateschool gradschool application school college astronomy...
Is Quality Engineering a good stepping stone to understand/get into Design Engineering?
Hi there, I currently a mechanical engineering graduate student interested in the Medical Device industry. I saw a company that is a Quality Solutions Service Provider in the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device industry, and I was curious if the experience gained as a Quality Engineer whether...
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Best way to ask for a recommendation letter to a PsyD program
Hello, I am in the process of applying to PsyD programs and started to gather recommendation letters. I am finding it very anxiety provoking to ask current and past employers for recommendation letters for my application. I would love some advice on the best ways to ask for recommendation...
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Should I reach out to my prospective grad schools via email and introduce myself/express interest?
I am graduating this December and will be applying to grad schools later this fall. I am wondering if I should email the schools I am interested in beforehand and introduce myself and express interest? I will be applying to psychology PhD and PsyD programs and am wondering if this might help...
How did you know you wanted to pursue a chem/bio PhD?
Currently, I just finished my first year at Northeastern as a Biochemistry major. I have some experience as a research assistant and would like to volunteer in a lab next semester. I am premed, but there is still some time to think about grad school. I am very interested in research as well,...
Whats the best masters program for SLPS?
I plan to apply to graduate program for speechlanguagepathology but looking for a program that does not require GRE speechtherapy...
What is one lie that you wish to dismiss about graduate school and the grad student experience?
I recently earned my bachelor's and will be starting a doctoral program in August. I've been hearing rumors left and right about grad school in general. They range from dissertations being a mandatory 200 pages, how you have to say goodbye to your social life, how grad students have the same...
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What is one thing that you wish you did better in undergrad school? Could be anything! undergraduateschool doctors therapists business marketers analysts counsellor teacher gradschool july20 university medicine technology research academia jobs...
Occupational therapy grad school
I am hoping to get into OT grad school. If I am only looking to major in psych and minor in health sciences, instead of honors specializing in psychology. Will this set me apart from other applicants? Thank you in advance july20 OT...
How long before applying to Graduate School should I take the GRE?
What are some things to do as I prepare to take courses for marriage and family counseling?
When I say things to do, I mean how to personally prepare myself. In terms of mentally; maybe volunteer programs that could give me an idea of what I might be getting into, open internships; anything that could give me some tangible experience; or even just some advice. internship...
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What year in college should someone first start doing observation hours if they are looking to go to graduate school for physical therapy?
Graduate schools suggest completing observation hours in different physical therapy setting. Gradschool physical-therapist...
Undergrad engineering vs Grad engineering?
Hi all, I plan to enter Graduate study for Mechanical Engineering next fall and I just want to know, what are the differences (and even similarities) between the undergraduate and graduate levels in engineering? How should I prepare myself to know what to expect? Thanks. engineering...
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GRE test sending to college?
When sending your GRE tests to colleges, do they see all of the attempts or do you only send in the one you want to? GRE...
Graduate School Scholarships and Grants
I learned that I was going to be continuing my education late July, which is very late to start applying for scholarships and grants. Does anyone have any advice about where to go to apply for scholarships or grants that are still open? scholarships grants...
Pursuing a MSW
I am really interested in pursuing a MSW. I am finishing up a graduate certificate in Sociology, but I don’t have a lot of recent, relevant work experience. I understand that most MSW programs require work (or at least volunteer) experience. What are some good strategies for networking and...
If I attend Grad School abroad will it be easier to work internationally with my degree?
I am attending Graduate School abroad this upcoming year for a one-year Msc in Applied Behavior Analysis. There are currently many positions in the US for careers in Behavior Analysis, however my main interest is to work internationally. Since my Master's degree will be from an international...
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Will I still feel part of my University if I am an international student?
I will be attending Graduate School in either Ireland or the UK this fall, as an international student I am nervous about not feeling part of my University as much as I did when I attended an Undergraduate course in the US. Will my status as an international student make it harder to feel...
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Where will I gain the most knowledge, graduate school or working in a profiessional capacity?
I am beginning a Master's in Social Work program this fall as an adult learner. I currently work full-time in a social service agency. Sometimes I wonder if going back to school will be beneficial over the experience I will gain in my current field of work. gradschool socialwork...
How will I be able to juggle work, school and having a personal life?
Are there any good scholarships for gradschools you will highly recommend?
What is the best way to prepare for studying engineering in graduate school?
I am interested in Computational Neuroscience, and hope to study either Biomedical engineering or electrical engineering in college, along with neuroscience. I want to make sure that I am a good candidate for graduate school (in engineering or computational neuroscience), while still adamantly...
Do I need to go to grad school to find a decent job?
As a public relations major does getting a masters degree make much of a difference?
I have been thinking about applying to grad school for quite some time now but every time I do research there is not much information that suggests having a masters degree will give me much of an advantage over other students gradschool...
How can I juggle everything?
What are some good ideas for juggling grad school with work, family, home, and everything else I need to do? busy gradschool...
