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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from Sigaba in How do you live on a grad assistantship?   
    Graduate assistantship stipends vary by academic program and institution. In my experience, most stipends fall are between $12,000 and $25,000. It's probably fair to say that financial packages in the mid teens represent the norm outside of professional schools. You should evaluate stipends in the context of the city's living costs with a special emphasis on the real estate market. If you can't make ends meet with your stipends, consider supplementing your income with private tutoring on standardized test taking (you aced the GRE, right?), writing/editing, and specific subjects in which you possess expertise. You can also explore the fragmented world of scholarships and fellowships. With luck and perseverance, you may identify a handful of opportunities suitable for your background and research interests. Finally, if all else fails, you can apply for government and private-lender student loans. To learn more about paying for graduate school, visit GradSchoolHeaven.com.
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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from spacecase618 in How do you live on a grad assistantship?   
    Graduate assistantship stipends vary by academic program and institution. In my experience, most stipends fall are between $12,000 and $25,000. It's probably fair to say that financial packages in the mid teens represent the norm outside of professional schools. You should evaluate stipends in the context of the city's living costs with a special emphasis on the real estate market. If you can't make ends meet with your stipends, consider supplementing your income with private tutoring on standardized test taking (you aced the GRE, right?), writing/editing, and specific subjects in which you possess expertise. You can also explore the fragmented world of scholarships and fellowships. With luck and perseverance, you may identify a handful of opportunities suitable for your background and research interests. Finally, if all else fails, you can apply for government and private-lender student loans. To learn more about paying for graduate school, visit GradSchoolHeaven.com.
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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from Jbarks in How do you live on a grad assistantship?   
    Graduate assistantship stipends vary by academic program and institution. In my experience, most stipends fall are between $12,000 and $25,000. It's probably fair to say that financial packages in the mid teens represent the norm outside of professional schools. You should evaluate stipends in the context of the city's living costs with a special emphasis on the real estate market. If you can't make ends meet with your stipends, consider supplementing your income with private tutoring on standardized test taking (you aced the GRE, right?), writing/editing, and specific subjects in which you possess expertise. You can also explore the fragmented world of scholarships and fellowships. With luck and perseverance, you may identify a handful of opportunities suitable for your background and research interests. Finally, if all else fails, you can apply for government and private-lender student loans. To learn more about paying for graduate school, visit GradSchoolHeaven.com.
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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from quantitative in How do you live on a grad assistantship?   
    Graduate assistantship stipends vary by academic program and institution. In my experience, most stipends fall are between $12,000 and $25,000. It's probably fair to say that financial packages in the mid teens represent the norm outside of professional schools. You should evaluate stipends in the context of the city's living costs with a special emphasis on the real estate market. If you can't make ends meet with your stipends, consider supplementing your income with private tutoring on standardized test taking (you aced the GRE, right?), writing/editing, and specific subjects in which you possess expertise. You can also explore the fragmented world of scholarships and fellowships. With luck and perseverance, you may identify a handful of opportunities suitable for your background and research interests. Finally, if all else fails, you can apply for government and private-lender student loans. To learn more about paying for graduate school, visit GradSchoolHeaven.com.
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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from riceandbeans in How do you live on a grad assistantship?   
    Graduate assistantship stipends vary by academic program and institution. In my experience, most stipends fall are between $12,000 and $25,000. It's probably fair to say that financial packages in the mid teens represent the norm outside of professional schools. You should evaluate stipends in the context of the city's living costs with a special emphasis on the real estate market. If you can't make ends meet with your stipends, consider supplementing your income with private tutoring on standardized test taking (you aced the GRE, right?), writing/editing, and specific subjects in which you possess expertise. You can also explore the fragmented world of scholarships and fellowships. With luck and perseverance, you may identify a handful of opportunities suitable for your background and research interests. Finally, if all else fails, you can apply for government and private-lender student loans. To learn more about paying for graduate school, visit GradSchoolHeaven.com.
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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from habanero in SOP mistakes: what to avoid   
    One crucial mistake to avoid in your Personal Statement is writing in an arrogant tone when discussing your qualifications and accomplishments. The statement is your opportunity to shine, but there is a delicate balance to be struck between a bland, factual presentation of the facts and a self-congratulating, conceited exposition of your triumphs and exploits.

    Arrogant tone: "I earned the Dean's Prize my senior year because I was the #1 student in the Biology program."

    Neutral, mature tone: "In my senior year, I was awarded the Dean's Prize in recognition of my accomplishments in the Biology program."

    The personal statement is a unique opportunity to stand out from the crowd, so be sure to craft it carefully and ask for others' feedback.
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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from lambspam in Recommender says: Too Many Schools!   
    Asking for 5-10 letters of recommendation for graduate school applications is not uncommon. Graduate admissions are competitive, particularly for doctorate programs, and you are entirely within your rights to apply to a range of schools. If your professor is complaining about completing forms, I can recommend two courses of action:

    Option #1: Ask another professor for a recommendation letter
    If the individual you approached is complaining about the amount of letters he or she has to write, you may be better served asking someone else. This kind of resistance could be a sign that the professor does not care enough about your future to put in the time and effort to get you into graduate school. You need strong recommendations so pick your references judiciously.

    Option #2: Help your professor with his letters as much as possible
    If you can't think of anyone better, then do your best to help your professor. You can write an outline of the letter of recommendation that he can use as a model, noting relevant facts and accomplishments. You can also print out all of the recommendation forms, pre-complete them as much as possible, and provide stamped and addressed envelopes to all of the schools that you are applying to. This will save your professor a great deal of time and it would be unreasonable for him to gripe about your applications at this point.

    I hope this is helpful and good luck with your applications!
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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from tauren in Recommender says: Too Many Schools!   
    Asking for 5-10 letters of recommendation for graduate school applications is not uncommon. Graduate admissions are competitive, particularly for doctorate programs, and you are entirely within your rights to apply to a range of schools. If your professor is complaining about completing forms, I can recommend two courses of action:

    Option #1: Ask another professor for a recommendation letter
    If the individual you approached is complaining about the amount of letters he or she has to write, you may be better served asking someone else. This kind of resistance could be a sign that the professor does not care enough about your future to put in the time and effort to get you into graduate school. You need strong recommendations so pick your references judiciously.

    Option #2: Help your professor with his letters as much as possible
    If you can't think of anyone better, then do your best to help your professor. You can write an outline of the letter of recommendation that he can use as a model, noting relevant facts and accomplishments. You can also print out all of the recommendation forms, pre-complete them as much as possible, and provide stamped and addressed envelopes to all of the schools that you are applying to. This will save your professor a great deal of time and it would be unreasonable for him to gripe about your applications at this point.

    I hope this is helpful and good luck with your applications!
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    gradschoolheaven got a reaction from Neuronista in Recommender says: Too Many Schools!   
    Asking for 5-10 letters of recommendation for graduate school applications is not uncommon. Graduate admissions are competitive, particularly for doctorate programs, and you are entirely within your rights to apply to a range of schools. If your professor is complaining about completing forms, I can recommend two courses of action:

    Option #1: Ask another professor for a recommendation letter
    If the individual you approached is complaining about the amount of letters he or she has to write, you may be better served asking someone else. This kind of resistance could be a sign that the professor does not care enough about your future to put in the time and effort to get you into graduate school. You need strong recommendations so pick your references judiciously.

    Option #2: Help your professor with his letters as much as possible
    If you can't think of anyone better, then do your best to help your professor. You can write an outline of the letter of recommendation that he can use as a model, noting relevant facts and accomplishments. You can also print out all of the recommendation forms, pre-complete them as much as possible, and provide stamped and addressed envelopes to all of the schools that you are applying to. This will save your professor a great deal of time and it would be unreasonable for him to gripe about your applications at this point.

    I hope this is helpful and good luck with your applications!
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