Archive for February, 2011

How many schools should you apply to when trying to get into Grad School?

Monday, February 28th, 2011
Ladybug1023 asked:


I am planning on applying to Grad school for Spr. 2011 and I am not sure how many schools I should apply to. I have at least two schools that I would like to attend so far. Is two enough? Thank you for your helpful answers.

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When applying to grad school, is it better to hand deliver letter of recommendation to the school?

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Pus gums asked:


When applying to grad school, is it better to deliver the sealed letters of recommendation to the school, or is it better to have those letters mailed to the school?

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Grad School?

Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Mike asked:


I got into Grad School for a chemistry PHD program in an ok program, but my girlfriend did not get into the same school. She’s gonna be 4-5 hours away in grad school herself. This is the one. Do I go to grad school and try and make things work, or do I continue working with a b.s. in chemistry in CT and continue working towards a MS at a local crappy university? What are the odds that a long distance dual grad school relationship will work?

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What is the best school to go to in California for telecommunications grad school?

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Lydia Smith asked:


I want to work as a producer or director, eventually. In the mean time I want to go to grad school.

In order to be successful I want to go to a grad school with a good representation. Hopefully that will connect me to WB, TNT,or Universal.

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How can I apply to grad school if I have no letters of recommendation?

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
SL1983 asked:


I just graduated and I want to apply to grad school now for an MBA. It seems like I can only get 1 recommendation letter and most colleges requires 2. What can I do?

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How important is the popularity of a grad school?

Saturday, February 12th, 2011
savee asked:


Will I be prevented getting a good job/career if I choose to go to a lesser-known grad school (Biola) than say, a University of California?

I want to know how much the name of a grad school matters, and how it’ll affect future prospects.

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How to ask professors for recommendations to more than one grad school?

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
uptempo asked:


So I have one professor and a another post doc that are willing to write me recommendation letters to a grad school I am applying to. But what if I am applying to more than one school and different program? Is it ok to tell them I am applying to more than one? Does this usually mean they have to write more than one letter? I dont want to sound messed up and ask for too much.

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Is grad school really hard compared to undergrad?

Saturday, February 5th, 2011
USA USA asked:


I am planing of going to grad school in Electrical Engineering, in the Area of power systems(engineering).
I am about done right now with my Computer Engineering Undergrad.

I am asking this because most people say grad school is way harder, you hardly sleep, and all this stuff that will stop you from doing anything apart from school work.

Will someone tell me how hard is grad school compared to undergard, Please?
Will someone tell me how hard is grad school compared to undergrad, Please?

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What should a person include in their resume for grad school?

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Martha C asked:


I have to include a personal statement AND resume for grad school and want to know how long should the RESUME be? What is too long?

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