Graduate School Companion

Name: Graduate School Companion
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ISBN: 9780375765742

ISBN-10: 0375765743

ISBN-13: 9780375765742

Edition: 2007

Authors: Peter Diffley, Princeton Review Staff

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Pursuing a masters degree or a Ph.D. is a major life decision and a process that is intellectually demanding, financially challenging, and sometimes emotionally taxing. If you're currently in grad school or you're thinking about pursuing a graduate degree, then the "Graduate School Companion" provides the practical advice and support you need. "Graduate School Companion" tells you how to find the best programs for your interests and needs, how to pay for your education, what to expect as a degree candidate, how to prepare for the job market, and how to find a job. It also includes: - Q & A with recent Ph.D. recipients and current Ph.D. candidates - Ten writing tips for graduate-level work…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Random House Information Group
Publication date: 1/2/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English




Introduction



How to Find the Best Program for You


How to Get In



Paying For It


Non-University Aid


Educational Loans



What to Expect When You Get There


Assimilation into Academic Culture


Coursework


Teaching


Comprehensive exams


Research


Research Ethics


Dealing with Academic Bureaucracy


When Things Go Wrong



Preparing for the Job Market


Academic Jobs: Tenure-Track Faculty


Academic Jobs: Temporary


Academic Jobs: Websites


Non-Academic Jobs



Hunting for Work


Making the First Cut


Making the Second Cut


Making the Final Cut


Negotiating an Offer



Q & A with PhD Recipients and Candidates



Master's Degree Programs


Appendices



Ten Writing Tips for Graduate-Level Work



Postdoctoral Award Opportunities



Academic Job Portfolio



Non-Academic Job Portfolio



Decoding Degrees



References


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