Getting Into Grad School

How to Get the Gist of Hegel

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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Hegel. Ugh. Why bother? Lots of reasons. Obscure, perhaps, but lots of reasons. I'll give you a few. The whole idea of "self-actualization" probably stems from some of his insights... more »

How to Understand the Five Values of Academia

By Paul McDaniel

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The road to an academic career is long, but ultimately rewarding in the flexibility and prestige that such a career offers. Regardless of academic discipline, however, there are at least five values that are considered to be universally held ... more »

How to Get a Letter of Recommendation for a Graduate School Application

By eHow Education Editor

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Letters of recommendation are a crucial component of any graduate school application. They provide the admissions committee with evidence of your accomplishments and your potential for success as a student in their program. Obtaining strong ... more »

How to Put Together a College Art Portfolio

By stephleppard

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Whether you are entering college, or the job-force in the art world, you will need an art portfolio... more »

How to Write a Great College Essay

By easyrider

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With all of the GPAs and SAT scores a great college essay can really set you apart from the pack. Here's how to write one... more »

How to Apply to Be a Rhodes Scholar

By eHow Education Editor

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Few awards for college graduates are as prestigious as the Rhodes Scholarship: two fully funded years of study at England's Oxford University, including living expenses and travel to and from Oxford. The selection process is long and arduous, but ... more »

How to Apply to Medical School

By eHow Education Editor

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You dream of tucking, pinching and slicing noses and tummies. Or maybe you'd rather treat stab wounds and pump hearts, as you've seen the characters on "ER" do. Read on... more »

How to Fail the SATs

By beechin

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People think it's easy to fail the SATs... but how easy is it to fail the SAT and have FUN doing it??.. more »

How to Pay Less (or Nothing) for College

By mgonza12

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If you're open to approaching college in a less traditional manner (one which accrues less debt) and to working hard, this path may be for you... more »

How to Improve Your Chances of Admission to Graduate School

By eHow Education Editor

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Graduate school admissions can be competitive. Turn the odds in your favor by taking these steps... more »

How to Not watch TV for a year

By whoknew

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This is a brief guide on how to not watch TV for a year!!.. more »

How to Read Plato's REPUBLIC

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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Maybe you're enrolled in a philosophy course; maybe you're not. Maybe you're 85 years old and thought you should do this at some point in your life. As a 25-year student of Plato's REPUBLIC, I will offer you some advice. (Solicited, I suppose, ... more »

How to Apply to Business School

By Stacy Blackman

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Applying to business school is a challenging and demanding process that can require up to a full year of planning and work. The steps below are a starting point for success in this competitive process... more »

How to Apply to Vet School

By eHow Education Editor

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Because there are only 27 veterinarian schools in the nation, the application process is difficult and highly competitive. Strive for exemplary references and a high grade point average... more »

How to Become a Rhodes Scholar

By eHow Education Editor

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This is so hard to do that most people don't even know what a Rhodes scholarship is. In 1903, British tycoon Cecil Rhodes established a scholarship at Oxford University to be awarded in an international competition. The recipients have been some ... more »

How to Choose a Graduate School

By eHow Education Editor

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Choosing a graduate school is a daunting task, but with the right research and investigation, you can narrow it down to a few top choices... more »

How to Decide If You Want to Apply to Law School

By eHow Education Editor

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If you're thinking about going to law school, ask yourself why you want to go and what you plan to do with your degree. As a prospective law student, your decision should be based on realistic expectations of the field, accurate perceptions about ... more »

How to Find a Job on the Internet

By karenechelon

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The inevitable has come. The economy has gone to a slump and you are sitting at home filling out your unemployment online when it suddently hits you that you don't have a job... more »

How to Get a Doctorate in Gifted Education

By eHow Education Editor

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If you're interested in promoting the welfare of gifted students, consider getting a doctorate in the field. You'll have more hands-on contact with gifted students if you only get a certification to teach them, but you'll have more power over the ... more »

How to Get In to Business School

By riggyrules

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Have you thought about getting an MBA? The whole application process can be rigorous, but once you get through it you will be happy you did!.. more »

How to Handle Being Waitlisted by a Graduate School

By eHow Education Editor

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You have obtained your bachelor's degree, and now you are applying to graduate school. Some letters you receive may be acceptances, rejections or the dreaded waitlist. Being waitlisted doesn't have to be the end of the road, but you have to ... more »

How to Use a Journalism Degree

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A journalism degree offers a number of different paths to the new job seeker. While a journalism major might seem to be equipped only to write and edit news, in truth an education in journalism brings in elements from a number of important, ... more »

How to Write a Graduate School Essay

By eHow Education Editor

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The graduate school essay, often referred to as the purpose or personal statement, is often the first impression a selection committee has of you. Since many committees have to sift through several graduate school applications, you want your ... more »

How to Write a Graduate School Letter of Recommendation

By eHow Education Editor

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If you have ever been asked to write a letter of recommendation for a Grad School applicant, the thought of getting started may seem intimidating. You must strike a balance between "helpful" and "honest" while considering the amount of detail to ... more »

How to Apply to Law School

By eHow Education Editor

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With personal statements, transcripts, letters of recommendation and standardized test scores to report, applying to law school is no piece of cake. Give yourself plenty of time before the application's due date... more »

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