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Campus visits can help you make a better grad-school choice
in Choosing a Graduate Program
ScienceCareers, May 30, 2008.
Survival Blog for Scientists
in Blogs
New blog of professional natural scientists (senior and junior) discussing all aspects of becoming a world-class scientist (so no science content). The initiator (Ad Lagendijk) has written a book "Survival Guide for Scientists" that will be published by Amsterdam University Press and Chicago University Press on May 13, 2008. The survival guides can be obtained freely as e-books from www.stringcat.com
Writing the Personal Statement - The OWL at Purdue
in Applications: Statements of Purpose, References
This handout provides information about writing personal statements for academic and other positions.
Catching Up in International Grad Students
in Enrollment Trends
Inside Higher Ed, Aug 2007. "Graduate schools are reporting a continued rebound in applications from and admissions offers to those from outside the United States, but levels at most institutions still have not reached 2003 levels, according to a report being released today by the Council of Graduate Schools."
International grad student applications on the rise
in Enrollment Trends
Engineering Science blog, August 2007.
World University Rankings by the Times Higher Education Supplement
in Graduate School Listings and Rankings
The top 20 American research universities according to the 2005 (London) Times Higher Education Supplement
What's Up, Postdoc?
in Blogs
A collection of blogs on postdoctoral life.
Another Rankings Fiasco at 'U.S. News'
in Graduate School Listings and Rankings
"How did Portland State and Arlington get their incorrect ranks? Robert J. Morse, director of data research for U.S. News, blamed technology errors by the company hired by the magazine to conduct its surveys for the graduate rankings. 'There was an error in data output,' he said."
Ranking of PhD Programs in Communication
in Graduate School Listings and Rankings
"The NCA 2004 Doctoral Reputational Study invited the participation of all programs that offer the Ph.D. in communication. The study evaluated programs and organized them by rankings in the following specialty areas: communication and technology, critical-cultural communication, health communication, intercultural-international communication, interpersonal- small group communication, mass communication, organizational communication, political communication, and rhetorical communication."
New PhDs.org Graduate School Rankings
in Graduate School Listings and Rankings
All new rankings of nearly 6000 graduate programs at 418 universities. Rankings include new data from NSF on where recent PhDs got jobs, how they were funded, and more.
Should You Go to Graduate School?: Here are some important questions to consider before you
in Should You Go to Graduate School?
Is graduate school right for you? Here are some serious questions to consider before you make this commitment.
GRE Master - Master 5000 words from the Barron's list
in GRE General Test: Verbal
A nice little interactive quiz for students who need to improve their vocabulary for the GRE or TOEFL test
Engineering Science: Building better scientists and engineers
in Blogs
Peter Fiske and Geoff Davis (creator of phds.org) have started a blog / forum on science and engineering careers and education. Come check it out!
Getting into Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
in Preparing for Graduate School
A Primer on How to Apply to and Get Admitted to Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
YoungFemaleScientist
in Blogs
A blog by a young, female postdoc.
ScienceBlogs
in Blogs
40 science bloggers selected by SEED Magazine.
Memoirs of a PhD Student
in Blogs
Sharing experiences of graduate life, as it happens...
20 Relevant Questions to Ask Graduate Schools, Departments, and Programs
in Choosing a Graduate Program
From UW's Re-envisioning the PhD project
A Quick Guide to Visas and Immigration Status for International Postdocs
in Visas
A guide from the National Postdoctoral Association
Advice on Getting Letters of Recommendation
in Applications: Statements of Purpose, References
Follow these steps to get the best possible letters of recommendation.
Findings from 2005 CGS International Graduate Admissions Survey
in Enrollment Trends
"The Council of Graduate Schools has been engaged in a multi-year examination of international graduate admissions trends.... The major findings were a 5% decline in international graduate applications and a 3% increase in international graduate admissions (admits) between 2004 and 2005."
Voices: Foreign Graduate Students
in Enrollment Trends
symmetry - March 2005 - "Should the United States be concerned with the drop in applications and enrollment of foreign science graduate students? If so, why?"
Chemistry Student Internship Resources FAQ
in Summer Internships
The Seven Sins of Applying to Graduate School
in Applications: Statements of Purpose, References
"These tips are one of a kind! Where else can you get expert advice on how not to get in?"
Why Graduate School? - Yahoo! Education
in Should You Go to Graduate School?
"When weighing whether or not to go to grad school, you should realistically assess what you expect from a graduate degree and exactly what program will suit you best."
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