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Q: Is the GMAT a standardized test just to get into an MBA program or any kind of masters program?
My friend told me it's a prerequisite for any masters program but I'm doubting him.

A: It's required by most MBA programs. It is the Graduate Management Admission Test, so it is possible that schools that offer the MS in management, finance, or other business programs may accept it, but it is unlikely that every MS will accept it. It would not be suitable for an MS in chemistry, for example, or music, or other fields not related to management.

Q: Where can I find a university which offers a masters program in political science that focuses on Balkan polit
I would like to earn a masters degree in political science. The subject of my interest is Balkan politics. Where, in Europe, can i find a university which offers such a program. I will be getting my bachelour's degree at Stockholm's university by the end of 2008, but they have no master's program which goes along my iterests. If you could do some search and help me, or perhaps study at a university that might interest me, please reply, and i will be verry thankfull.

A: I take it that you are not interested in studying in the Balkans, in Belgrade for example. Outside the Balkans the most famous Balkans department is at SSEES (School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies). It is part of the university of London, and many renowned specialists teach there. Also you have access to a very good library and there are many speakers, publications etc... http://www.ssees.ucl.ac.uk/ Also you can try Balkan department of the university of Bologna http://www.eng.dpis.unibo.it/PoliticaIstituzioniStoriaEn/Research/ProjectsAndActivities/cecob.htm You are right that many Balkan departments at universities are closing down. I have a friend that studies in Germany and she said that her department was closing down. I don't know why. It is very short sighted. In the UK, I know that you could also find courses at Oxford and Cambridge. The university of Nottingham would allow you to do a research masters. They specialize in Slovenian studies (as well as Serbian/Croatian). A few years ago, I'm not sure about now the university of Bradford had an interest in Ex-Yugoslavia, in the area of 'Peace Studies' A few other universities have Slavonic or Eastern European departments but mostly they concentrate on other areas such as Czech and Russia.

Q: Should I go to Jamaica for a friends wedding or apply for the masters program to better my future?
I have a friend that is getting married next year and they are going to Jamaica. But I had thought about applying for the masters program because I am having a hard time finding a job. My question is should I apply and go to school to better my future or should I go to Jamaica and see my friends wedding?

A: it would all depend on how close the friend was but if she /he is close enough i would do the wedding but the other answer is right to because u can miss a few days of class

Q: Can I get financial aid in my foreign masters program?
My masters program is not in one of the "approved schools" list on most financial aid for Americans enrolled in foreign institutions. Are there any private lenders who can help me? The school is Paris X. Thank you!!

A: Make sure you check the list of approved schools at a good website. Not to say that the lists you've looked at aren't correct, but the ultimate decision rests with the US Department of Education and there list is at that website. If it still isn't listed, do a search on Yahoo! for 'International Student Loan.' You'll get a listing of lenders that offer private loan for studying overseas. Also, a good place to check is... http://www.FinancialAidQuick.com/ Best of luck to you.

Q: How long are you generally allowed to take to complete a masters program?
I want to get my MBA, but I'm working full time, so I'm just wondering if there's a standard number of years you have to complete the program within. For undergrad I think the standard is that you have to complete all of your credits within 7 years, but I haven't been able to find any such guidelines for Master's programs. Any help is greatly appreciated!

A: My college allows 7 years from admissions (into the graduate program, not the college) to complete your masters. They allow 5 years from completion of comp exams to complete doctorates. Of course each program is going to require a specific number of credits and varied course work. And, the time you spend on school will determine your graduation date - the more class you take, the faster you will be done - pretty obvious. One of my professors - who at the time was working on her PhD - petitioned for an extension on her time... she had encountered serious family trauma and did not finish on time. Her petition was approved and she received her PhD a few months later than planned. Check out your college's online site and browse around their graduate program files.

Q: Will getting a Certificate in Graduate Studies help get me into a Masters Program?
I graduated with a BA in Political Science from a 4 yr accredited university with a 2.48 GPA. This GPA makes me uncompetitive for getting into a Masters Program in International Relations. I want to get a certificate in graduate studies in something like "international politics" or "American Foreign Policy". I want to use this certificate to redeem my academic record and get into a good Masters Program.

A: Yes, in fact many schools will allow you to use the classes you took to complete the certificate and transfer them to the Graduate degree program.

Q: Can I list on my resume that I'm a candidate for Masters just because I got into the program?
More background: I missed the deadline to get into the Masters program for this semester but got accepted into it for the next semester. I decided to still enroll this semester for pre-requisites as a special undergraduate. This semester I'm going internship hunting. Is it OK for me to list myself as a candidate for Masters on my resume? Thanks!

A: I tend to agree with John but be careful how you list it. Many resumes these days are over inflated. If I received your resume on my desk and it said you were a masters candidate I would assume you were in a legitimate Masters program. If later on in the interview I would probably ask you about the program and if you told me you hadn't actually started the program yet, I would think you had misled me and that would eliminate you from further consideration for the position. Lots of people apply for programs, get accepted, but then never actually enroll so I wouldn't claim to be a Master's candidate yet, but I would state that I've been accepted in to a program and will be starting next semester. don't give them any reason to think you are overstating your resume and intentionally misleading them because it will probably eliminate you from consideration if they discover the truth in the interview process.

Q: I am looking for masters program in canadian university in pharmaceutical discipline. Can any one help me out?
I need to know about good universities in canda which offer masters programs in pharmaceutical sciences and even financial assistance to foreign students.

A: The largest Faculty of Pharmacy in Canada is at the University of Toronto.....Kings College Crescent...Toronto, Ontario. All degrees in pharmacy are available at the UofT.

Q: Which program is harder to get into: Masters or Phd?
I am currently a college senior. I definitely want to apply to graduate schools for the next year. Does any one know how hard is it to get into a masters program? I heard it is easier to get into the masters than into the Phd program? I want to apply to UCSD, UCLA, USC, and Stanford to the Communications and Economics departments (seperately). My GPA is about 3.6. I don't know my GRE scores yet because I haven't taken them yet. I've heard that it is very hard to get into graduate school period, but I heard masters is easier. What do you think? Has anyone had personal experience? The detailed information on each school's site doesn't answer my many questions. Any help is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you in advance!!!!

A: It's easier for Masters because you can graduate sooner and you use less resources anyways. Probably need to score high on the GRE and improve that GPA to at least a 3.7 for a good chance.

Q: Can someone list the course requirements to be accepted into an Environmental Engineering masters Program?
A generic list would be fine, basically, if you were going to admit someone into a Masters Program, what would you look for? Thermodynamics, Mechanics 1, 2, etc.

A: Go to the site of the university you're interested in. They'll have a list.