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Emailing Future Ph.D. Advisors

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on October 1, 2014

Emailing a potential advisor is important when you're applying to a Ph.D. program. Here are some tips on how to do it effectively.

Emailing a potential advisor is important when you're applying to a Ph.D. program. Here are some tips on how to do it effectively.

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Applying to Graduate School For Career Changers Part 2

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on October 1, 2013

For career changers: How to gain clinical and research experience before applying to graduate school in psychology.

For career changers: How to gain clinical and research experience before applying to graduate school in psychology.

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Decline in Graduate School Enrollment

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on October 5, 2012

Recently released statistics suggest a “perfect storm” of factors for increases in the competitiveness of graduate admissions.

Recently released statistics suggest a “perfect storm” of factors for increases in the competitiveness of graduate admissions.

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The Value of Relevant Experience

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on December 28, 2011

Thinking about applying to grad school in 2012? Getting experience in the field before you apply will benefit your educational and career goals

Thinking about applying to grad school in 2012? Getting experience in the field before you apply will benefit your educational and career goals

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Decision Time

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on February 14, 2011

Applications are in... now what?

Applications are in... now what?

Motivation
Masters versus PhD

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on January 31, 2011

Insider info about the role of Masters degree and PhD students at Universities

Insider info about the role of Masters degree and PhD students at Universities

Altruism
Kisses of Death

Laura E. Buffardi Ph.D. on December 17, 2010

Things that will lead to the rejection of an otherwise strong applicant.

Things that will lead to the rejection of an otherwise strong applicant.

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