Coursework, Advising, and Exams

972 topics in this forum

1. Problem with my graduate adviser

   By charlie_ram, June 18, 2015
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   • TakeruK
   • July 16, 2015

2. Required writing course wants me to write a review?!

   By ss2player, July 13, 2015
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   • shadowclaw
   • July 16, 2015

3. Defense in 6 hours

   By mkm2119, July 8, 2015
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   • juilletmercredi
   • July 13, 2015

4. Withdrawing from course

   By yoyo17, July 7, 2015
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   • Taeyers
   • July 7, 2015

5. Grading scale in the US

   By NonparametricBananas, June 18, 2015
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   • TakeruK
   • June 29, 2015

6. Can I transfer to another PhD program after 1st semester?

   By compscian, June 9, 2015
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   • compscian
   • June 27, 2015

7. How many hours to take?

   By eprzpd, June 23, 2015
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   • Threeboysmom
   • June 27, 2015

8. Trouble with my PhD supervisor - advice please 1 2

   By Lotar, June 14, 2015
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   • med latte
   • June 26, 2015

9. Advisor Mess

   By alreadylost, June 22, 2015
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   • alreadylost
   • June 23, 2015

10. Switch classes BC Professor Says So?

    By classALIBI, June 18, 2015
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    • TakeruK
    • June 18, 2015

11. EIT/FE exam help and advice

    By Horizons1, April 17, 2015
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    • baymax
    • June 17, 2015

12. Concerns re: courses in my PhD

    By NonparametricBananas, June 12, 2015
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    • NonparametricBananas
    • June 13, 2015

13. I want to change advisors. 1 2

    By GradHooting, February 25, 2015
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    • St Andrews Lynx
    • June 10, 2015

14. Approaching external researchers for help with a PhD project?

    By flagler20, June 3, 2015
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    • Humulus_lupulus
    • June 8, 2015

15. Might fail master's, should I drop out?

    By polome, May 26, 2015
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    • katiegud
    • June 7, 2015

16. Dismissed from PhD for a 2.98 GPA....should I appeal?

    By parab0l, May 18, 2015
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    • _kita
    • June 2, 2015

17. New Student- Advisor never responds

    By areyno13, May 29, 2015
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    • The Wayfarer
    • June 2, 2015

18. PhD admission with no advisor

    By J007, May 30, 2015
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    • rising_star
    • May 31, 2015

19. Academic Core in Art History vs. A Certificate in Non-Profit Management

    By M3d3a, May 29, 2015
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    • M3d3a
    • May 29, 2015

20. Qualifying exam anxiety- advice needed

    By ginagirl, May 25, 2015
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    • TMP
    • May 28, 2015

21. Getting thesis committee signatures

    By firewitch, May 24, 2015
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    • lewin
    • May 27, 2015

22. Coursework and career options advice needed...

    By sarayu, May 21, 2015
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    • shinigamiasuka
    • May 25, 2015

23. Our teammate screwed us over :(

    By tachik, May 22, 2015
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    • tachik
    • May 22, 2015

24. When to do a PhD?

    By Banana-valid, May 18, 2015
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    • Banana-valid
    • May 19, 2015

25. A tricky conversation with adviser

    By mathsnotmath, October 28, 2014
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    • serenade
    • May 19, 2015