Is Graduate School Really for You?
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Is Graduate School Really for You?

The Whos, Whats, Hows, and Whys of Pursuing a Master's or Ph.D.

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eBook - ePub

Is Graduate School Really for You?

The Whos, Whats, Hows, and Whys of Pursuing a Master's or Ph.D.

About this book

Landing a job in today's academic job market is no easy feat. Is graduate school the answer? This informed and candid book provides anyone thinking about pursuing an advanced degree—and those who support them—with the inside scoop on what to expect in graduate school.

Amanda I. Seligman helps potential students navigate graduate study—not just how to get in but how to succeed once you are there and what to expect when you leave. She weighs the pros and cons of attending graduate school against achieving a sustainable work-life balance and explains the application process, the culture of graduate school, and employment prospects for academics.

This book guides readers through the ins and outs of graduate school, and no topic is off limits, including

• qualifications and admission guidelines
• financial aid and graduate stipends
• meeting expectations and residency requirements
• coursework, theses, and dissertations
• degrees, jobs, and academic careers
• tenure, research, and peer review
• social life (will you still have one?)

Written in a question-and-answer format, Is Graduate School Really for You? eliminates the guesswork. Whether you are considering applying to graduate school, already enrolled, or would simply like to know more about continuing your education, this is the book for you.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. Contents
  6. Halftitle Page
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Chapter 1. So You Want to Go to Graduate School
  10. Chapter 2. Financing Your Education
  11. Chapter 3. Graduate Expectations
  12. Chapter 4. Coursework Is Hard Work
  13. Chapter 5. Dissertations and Theses
  14. Chapter 6. The Academic Culture
  15. Chapter 7. Having a Life in Graduate School
  16. Chapter 8. Degrees, Jobs, and Academic Careers
  17. Afterword
  18. Notes
  19. Glossary
  20. Sources
  21. For Further Reading
  22. Index