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Forum: Grad student social life! From academic relationships to dating 06-06-2007, 01:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,992
Posted By margo
Well i'm just glad I'm not the only one !! ...

Well i'm just glad I'm not the only one !!

I wonder why grad school has to be so miserable!

Have you found ANYONE who is nice working w/ chari?
Forum: Rate my Application! (You must be logged in to vote) 06-06-2007, 01:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 19,777
Posted By margo
I think you should apply and see what happens. If...

I think you should apply and see what happens. If you don't get in to the schools of your choice, then take a break and work - especially if you think that iwll help your application for the...
Forum: Graduate school funding – Teaching assistantships, research grants, and doctoral fellowships 04-20-2007, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,623
Posted By margo
how common are C's in your department?

how common are C's in your department?
Forum: Writing academic papers, presenting at conferences, publishing in journals 02-13-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,527
Posted By margo
well lots of things get better w/ experience. You...

well lots of things get better w/ experience. You become a stronger writer so you don't sit there and dwell on every sentence. You get to know the structure of lit reviews and academic papers better...
Forum: Deciding on a Program or University 02-13-2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,247
Posted By margo
have you spent any time in Atlanta? If it were me...

have you spent any time in Atlanta? If it were me and the options were that similar I would choose the city i most wanted to live. For me that would be NY but since you'refrom there, it may be...
Forum: Writing academic papers, presenting at conferences, publishing in journals 02-12-2007, 05:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,527
Posted By margo
that seems like a long time, yes, but you get...

that seems like a long time, yes, but you get faster with experience. How are things going now?
Forum: Writing academic papers, presenting at conferences, publishing in journals 02-12-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,171
Posted By margo
course papers? or entrance essays?

course papers? or entrance essays?
Forum: Rate my Application! (You must be logged in to vote) 02-12-2007, 04:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,078
Posted By margo
I probably would have thrown in a "sure thing"...

I probably would have thrown in a "sure thing" school, but I don't think there are any rules to this and many people only apply to their top choices. Anyway, too late now so just wait and see! If you...
Forum: Graduate school funding – Teaching assistantships, research grants, and doctoral fellowships 12-02-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,784
Posted By margo
working parttime

Hey all - I recieved funding when i entered by program but now its running out. Its it a terrible idea to get a part time job? I'd rather not take out a loan!
Forum: Deciding on a Program or University 12-02-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,512
Posted By margo
i'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but if you...

i'm sorry if this is a dumb question, but if you are interested in economics why would you go to law school?
Forum: Deciding on a Program or University 12-02-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,528
Posted By margo
MA in History Questions

I don't know much about missouri but I know that in general its better to have letters of rec from professors rather than employers
Forum: Deciding on a Program or University 12-02-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,756
Posted By margo
Is that the only school you're applying to?

Is that the only school you're applying to?
Forum: Deciding on a Program or University 12-02-2006, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,756
Posted By margo
I have a friend in psychology there and says...

I have a friend in psychology there and says wonderful things about it. The only complaint she's had is that it's cold! BUT she's from Southern California :)
Forum: Rate my Application! (You must be logged in to vote) 12-02-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,001
Posted By margo
I can't imagine taking the GRE as a non-native...

I can't imagine taking the GRE as a non-native speaker. Do you know if the schools take that into account in the application review process?
Forum: Rate my Application! (You must be logged in to vote) 11-03-2006, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
Posted By margo
LOL :lol: I think you can do it if you can...

LOL :lol:

I think you can do it if you can find a way to explain away your low GPA in the personal statement or have a recommender vouch that you'll be a strong grad student in spite of your...
Forum: Grad student social life! From academic relationships to dating 10-21-2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,501
Posted By margo
I think it depends largely upon what your goals...

I think it depends largely upon what your goals are when you graduate. If you are aiming to be a big-time academic at a prestigious school, then you might consider going with the best professors you...
Forum: Deciding on a Program or University 10-21-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,627
Posted By margo
i agree with queen. But I'd probably go. In fact,...

i agree with queen. But I'd probably go. In fact, i did go when i was applying. I wanted to hear the schpiel they give to graduate students since i'd only been an undergrad there.
Forum: Grad student social life! From academic relationships to dating 10-20-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,621
Posted By margo
hands down. NYC!

hands down. NYC!
Forum: Rate my Application! (You must be logged in to vote) 10-20-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,252
Posted By margo
I'm not in your field but I would imagine that...

I'm not in your field but I would imagine that publications far outweigh low scores on a test and GPA. How many years have you taken off since undergrad?
Forum: Rate my Application! (You must be logged in to vote) 09-30-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,705
Posted By margo
I don't know much about your field but it...

I don't know much about your field but it certainly seems like you are in good shape. Usually the websites for the various graduate programs will describe the funding they offer. Alternatively, you...
Forum: Deciding on a Program or University 09-30-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,298
Posted By margo
If you know that you ultimately want a phd in...

If you know that you ultimately want a phd in sociology, you'd be better off applying to PhD programs straight away. Many phd programs don't accept any of the credits from other schools' masters...
Forum: Deciding on a Program or University 09-30-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,420
Posted By margo
I found this list - it might help Adelphi...

I found this list - it might help

Adelphi University
Program: Emergency Management
Location: Garden City, NY

This 18-credit program consists of six courses that maximize the extensive...
Forum: Application Questions and Admissions Advice 09-30-2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,177
Posted By margo
Hi student - Hopefully he's responded by now. If...

Hi student - Hopefully he's responded by now. If not, here's what i'd do: I would make up a packet of everything he'd need to write the letter. This should include any course work you think might...
Forum: Rate my Application! (You must be logged in to vote) 09-30-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,525
Posted By margo
Why do you think you scored so low? Did something...

Why do you think you scored so low? Did something happen? Were you sick? Or if you took it again do you supposed you'd score about the same? If you think you could score significantly better, you...
Forum: Grad student social life! From academic relationships to dating 09-04-2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,079
Posted By margo
To be totally honest, mine was awful but only...

To be totally honest, mine was awful but only because one of the three professors was this new professor who had something to prove. I heard from other students that he also grilled them as he did...
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