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If I were teaching undergrads, I would maybe opt for jeans, a casual dress shirt and Timberlands. If I were lecturing graduate students, I'd opt for much of the same, with maybe a school t-shirt or other tee thrown in now and then.

I've had some pretty poorly dressed instructors, and some pretty top notch (roll up in suit and tie, Rolex, shined shoes. . .whole nine-yards) - never did I stop to think "This guy knows/doesn't know" what he is talking about based on what they had on.

Id wager it really all depends on the discipline.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

It's all going to be in that Statement of Purpose. That you simply didn't complete your grad requirements a scant few years ago is going to be quite the red flag for people reading your application. I respect that you do not feel that you are a quitter, but that is how the grad. comm. is going to see it without you successfully (and honestly) explaining what happened during your first go around. If the program was a wrong fit, explain why it was the wrong fit and why the program you are wanting to enter now is.

As for how you do this, I would steer clear of "depression" or any psychological talk, and instead couch the discussion in terms of how the lack of fit between you and the material, despite the quality of the program, lead to a disconnect and eventually you deciding to not complete the program instead of putting your name on work you didn't believe in. If any member of the faculty can speak to your talent despite you not finishing, that will be huge for you.

At the end of the day these people (and really anyone who ever "hires" you in the future) is going to want to know: Does this person know what they are doing and is in it for the long haul?

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

Your app will be dependent on your letters of rec (I'd think the finance experience will be worth more than the chem), and the quality of classes you attempted. I don't think anyone will have a problem with the GPA/Test Performance, but you have to remember - the best of the best will also be applying there. It is likely you'll get rejected from a few of those spots just because they don't have room for you.

For your app I wouldn't go out of the Top 30 (as agreed upon by Phd.Org and USNews), and perhaps do a mix of half top 10, half everything else - depending on how many schools you apply to.

I just read the thread (because I really didn't believe the thread title), and you folks saying "Just get over it. . ." - F-That. Espcially if there is a contract. I would rather be "slightly uncomfortable" than be robbed of my contribution to your field, and that is exactly what is occuring right now. No way in hell I would let someone screw me like that.

Now maybe I have missed something but I haven't seen anything about where the OP actually addressed this with the advisor and if they have what the outcome was.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

I had a great conversation with the folks at Missouri. If my academic goals hadn't changed in the resulting weeks, they would have been a contendor for where I wanted to end up. Only use those rankings as a "guide" - they ALL will provide an excellent academic background, so that shouldn't be the concern. Your concern should be in regards to research fit, and long term professional success.

Thing is, you don't need to attend a top 10 school (hell even a top 20) to have long term academic/professional success. Widen your net to the Top 50 (see what US News and Phd.org have to say about that) and you'll find some better fits academically and socially I'm thinking.

Also, if you transition to biostats your chances of getting into some of those schools definitely increases - barrier to entry isn't that high for folks with OK math backgrounds.

Andsowego is right; even if this guy was Machine Gun Preaching in Africa the last 7 years - there is still a minimum that graduate admissions MUST see on a persons transcripts that wont be reflected here (at least at a majority of campuses).

I just read the thread (because I really didn't believe the thread title), and you folks saying "Just get over it. . ." - F-That. Espcially if there is a contract. I would rather be "slightly uncomfortable" than be robbed of my contribution to your field, and that is exactly what is occuring right now. No way in hell I would let someone screw me like that.

Now maybe I have missed something but I haven't seen anything about where the OP actually addressed this with the advisor and if they have what the outcome was.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

Graduate Stafford Loans are unsubbed loans and are still at the 6.8%. It's the subbed loans that they want to jack to 6.8%, which kinda sucks for current undergrads. The unsubbed loan you will get, so long as you apply in time. It is ONLY based off eligibility requirements, not financial need. So so long as you weren't a drug runner before coming to school, you should get the full amount (if you want it).

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

Generalizations are not opinions. "All blacks are great at basketball" isn't an opinion, its a generalization. Surely as a graduate student you should know the difference.

And the example I was asking for was public works projects that appeal to emotions and not sensibilities. The last "emotional" project that I saw a ballot measure for was the ridiculous high speed rail that was rightfully voted down.

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

I just read the thread (because I really didn't believe the thread title), and you folks saying "Just get over it. . ." - F-That. Espcially if there is a contract. I would rather be "slightly uncomfortable" than be robbed of my contribution to your field, and that is exactly what is occuring right now. No way in hell I would let someone screw me like that.

Now maybe I have missed something but I haven't seen anything about where the OP actually addressed this with the advisor and if they have what the outcome was.

Play it safe, give a card (a funny one) and maybe something signialing where you are headed next (folks were talking about giving coffee mugs from the schools they were going to, so if you're continuing on that might be an option).

I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

"my phd-advisor stole my man"

I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.

Well, if you got a D in Calc II - what did you get the second time around. And one grade isn't going to kill you (I got a C in Calc I, and failed a remedial Biology course - still killed it app season). However, I also got A's in every other course a graduate committee would care about.

Mediocre grades in the ENTIRE sequence is not going to do you any favors I'm afraid. I would go so far as to suggest petitioning to retake the courses - or, taking your advanced math (intro to proof writing, upper division linear algebra and real analysis) and blowing those out of the water. I will say though, its still going to look a bit rough that you weren't able to conquer the Calculus series.