Dear Dissertation Coach, I was not accepted to my top school’s graduate program. What is wrong with me that they didn’t want to accept me?...
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Suggestions for Applying to Graduate School
Dear Dissertation Coach, I’m thinking of going to graduate school, but I don’t even know where to start. Do you have any suggestions? Prospective...
Others look like they know what they are doing
Dear Dissertation Coach, I feel like everyone in my cohort knows exactly what they are doing while they are writing their dissertations and I don’t....
Question about an admission writing sample
Dear Dissertation Coach: I am applying to doctoral programs and many of the programs ask for a writing sample. I have a wonderful short story I...
Be Nice to Staff
Dear Dissertation Coach, Someone told me that I needed to be nice to the staff of the department where I’m going to graduate school. What’s up with...
How do I set up a schedule for myself?
Dear Dissertation Coach, How do I set up a schedule for myself such that I know I will for sure to hit all the right defense and graduation...
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