VIU Grad School Questions & Answers
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What study materials are best when studying for the GRE?
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GRE review books are good, and so is the ETS website! (more)Read 1 Answer
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I was waitlisted at the grad school I really want to go to. What are my chances of getting off the waitlist? Should I just commit to another school?
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Email them!! One of my friends was wait listed to her top choice, but didn't want to ruin her chances with the schools she did get in to,... (more)Read 2 Answers
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How many months should I plan to study for the LSAT exam?
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You should prepare to consistently study across 6 months at least, 20 to 30 hours a week is a good bet to cover all the material at least... (more)Read 1 Answer
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What tips do you have for making it through a 3-hour evening class?
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On the days where you have this class, make sure you go to bed early the night before. Also you will want to make sure you eat a decent... (more)Read 2 Answers
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What are some common mistakes to avoid on a grad school application?
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Definitely make sure you don't submit the exact same personal statement to every school--each school will have different requests and... (more)Read 1 Answer
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Do grad schools accept students only in the fall or in the spring as well?
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It depends on the school, but there are many that accept only in the fall. Check the policies for the schools you are interested in, just... (more)Read 2 Answers
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Have you ever gone through the process to complete a master's thesis? If so, what was it like?
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What should grad students be thinking about in terms of professional development (aside from networking, creating business cards, getting work experience, making LinkedIn connections)?
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I think certificates are really helpful and useful! Most universities offer certificate programs in many areas for both degree and non... (more)Read 1 Answer
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How should I approach professors about writing my recommendation letters for graduate school?
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I think it is a really good idea to establish a relationship with the professor before asking for a rec letter. I do this by planning in... (more)Read 2 Answers
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How do you avoid burnout when going straight from undergrad into grad school?
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I'm not sure that my graduate school essays are stellar. My professors don't have time to edit them and I don't trust my friends. How should I go about editing them to make sure they're the best they can be?
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Think outside of your professors and friends! If your school has a writing center, schedule an appointment for a writing tutor to look... (more)Read 1 Answer
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How important is it to keep the syllabi for your classes throughout the semester? Will I need them for graduate school?
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It is definitely a good idea to keep your syllabi if it is in the same or a related field as what you plan to study in graduate school.... (more)Read 2 Answers
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I get a tuition waiver from my school as part of my graduate assistantship. How will the GOP's new tax plan affect me?
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How much do grades matter in grad school? Obviously you have to make above a certain GPA to stay in the program, but between B+s and As, does it matter as much as it did in undergrad if you're getting all the content down?
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It does matter. Your GPA is actually very important, at least in my field. And because you take less classes (if it's just a masters) any... (more)Read 1 Answer
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I'm thinking about going for my PhD, but I'm pretty burnt out and want a break after getting my Master's. Do people recommend taking a break?
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I think it really depends! Are you staying at the same university for your masters and PhD? If you are, you may want to chug through... (more)Read 2 Answers
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I'm in the last year of my masters and am debating whether or not to move forward with the PhD. How can I figure out if continuing is right for me?
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I want to work with a specific professor in grad school. How do I go about asking him or her?
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If you are applying for grad school at a university different from where you are attending undergrad, then write them an email. Be really... (more)Read 2 Answers
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When going out for drinks with a group of classmates and the professor, how casual can you get? Should you treat it more like class still?
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Like Danielle said, you can definitely be more casual than you are in a classroom but that doesn't mean showing up in sweatpants (even if... (more)Read 2 Answers
