The Philosophers' Cocoon
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Category: Graduate School
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In our new "how can we help you?" thread, a reader asks: I had a strong track record until my master thesis, which got a C; and my university doesn't use GPAs. In some programs it means it is not even worth applying (criteria of B minimum to be eligible). Should I try to re-take…
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In our new "how can we help you?" thread, a reader asks: Been out of academia since 2018 but avid reader. BS in philosophy and want to return for graduate school. Any guidance on how to get back in? Goal is not to earn money, I already have a career. I want to be happy…
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In our newest "how can we help you?" thread, a reader asks: I had to withdraw from a class due to personal reasons. I am going on the job market next term—does one 'W' look bad on a transcript to job committee members or is this only a problem if there is more than one?…
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In our newest "how can we help you?" thread, a reader asks: CV question: do you list submitted papers or posters to conferences, or ongoing session planning for a future conference, on your CV? Maybe just adding it to the list of papers/posters presented and sessions organized, with a note that its still just a…