When I was applying to grad school, I remember that it was kind of easy to get lost in the process. What has been the biggest challenge for you?
Finding reputable information? Getting advice from someone who's been there? Knowing *specifics* about what you need to do to strengthen your application? Knowing what to write about in your SOP? Or anything else?
What would you find helpful in going through the application process?
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DrKT
When I was applying to grad school, I remember that it was kind of easy to get lost in the process. What has been the biggest challenge for you?
Finding reputable information? Getting advice from someone who's been there? Knowing *specifics* about what you need to do to strengthen your application? Knowing what to write about in your SOP? Or anything else?
What would you find helpful in going through the application process?
Air out your challenges here!
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I wish that programs would quit beating around the bush so much and spell out directly the kinds of students they want. Yes, there are some cases where a student may intrigue and surprise them, but t
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Sorry, but the whole process was a pain in the A**. Applying to grad school really, really SUCKS. The whole process is excruciating and designed to make even an IRS processor scratch his head.
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You MUST be SHREWD. These schools are looking out for themselves, not for you. You must balance being shrewd (getting the info you need) and being respectful of them so they dont feel insulted. Look o
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