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Q: Which company is the best at editing my resume for graduate admissions to social work program?
I am applying for a social work graduate program and need to submit a resume along with my application. I want to make the best impression and showcase my social work skills. I need to resume company that is reliable and cost effective.

A: Also have someone who wrote one of your reference letters for the program look at your personal statement. Do you know anyone with an MSW or a student in the program? They will be most tuned in to what a good personal statement looks like. Every school is a little different. Make sure you clearly state how you expect to benefit from the program and highlight your past experience and where you hope to head- pick a direction even if you're not really sure yet. They like to see you've thought a lot about it and know you're career minded.

Q: How would I write a "letter of intent" for a graduate program?
Any help as to how to formulate a "letter of intent" for a distance learning graduate program (namely a master's program in library and informational sciences)? I don't need anyone to write anything for me. I just need some help and some pointers to get me in the right direction. I'm not used to writing admission essays. I know to keep it short and sweet (one page). Should it be double-spaced, 500 words or so? The website for the admissions wasn't specific other than for us to write a "letter of intent" as to why we want to enroll in the program.

A: The Purpose The statement you write gives you the opportunity to sell yourself to the graduate program of your choice. Your goal and purpose is to persuade the school that you will be a positive addition to its student body. The relevant experiences you have gained through your undergraduate work, as well as through field and employment experiences, are precisely what you want to highlight. Your purpose should be clear and concise, and you should ensure that you keep your audience in mind as you write your statement. Explain your academic goals, how you developed them and how being a part of that graduate program will help you reach those goals. The tone of your statement should be very direct and you should answer any and all questions posed by the application. Do your best to express how the graduate program matches your educational goals. Be sure to discuss both short- and long-term goals. While you are introducing yourself to the graduate program, your statement should be as objective as possible. Be as specific as you can and refrain from using too many big "academic" words. Content As for content, you will want to include any academic achievements that distinguish you as a student. For instance, if you have had work published, have completed an internship or studied abroad, you should mention those experiences as they relate to your graduate education goals. The area of study that you wish to focus on should be clear, as should your plans to use your education to enrich your future. If any inconsistencies exist in your records, this is your chance to explain them in a positive way.. If, for example, you had to drop out of school for a year to earn money to finance your education, talk about that, briefly. If you worked full-time during your undergraduate education, you would certainly want to mention that, in order to put your achievements in perspective. The school may ask you to write about why you have chosen their program, which will be much easier to answer if you have done your research. Do not forget to include any special skills you have developed that will make you a better candidate for acceptance into the program. These skills may include computer, laboratory and foreign language skills. If you have research skills, it is important to highlight them as well. Style The style of your statement is individual to you as a person. Just be sure that your statement is clear, organized and specific. Try to use good transitions between your paragraphs to enhance the flow of the statement. The use of an active voice is important, so avoid the use of passive verbs. For example, rather than saying that your goal "was achieved," say "I achieved my goal." (Don't shy away from using the "I" first-person pronoun.) No matter what, be accurate. The last thing you want to do is include anything in your statement that is unsubstantiated or untrue. When you do your final editing, which should be extensive and detailed, check your facts. When you reach the conclusion of the statement, treat it like the concluding paragraph of a persuasive essay. Your final paragraph should tie everything together and make that last stab at selling yourself to the graduate program. The most important message to get across in your statement is that you will excel in your graduate study and research at the particular program you have chosen. One last bit of advice: when you've finished your statement: get others to read it and help you revise. Don't hesitate to go to your favorite professor, and ask him or her to read the statement and help you improve it. The idea of varying your sentence structure ties in with the idea of style. Here are some other pointers to improve your style and keep your essay interesting and enjoyable to read: * Be simple and straightforward. * Avoid passive voice. * Be conversational without being too casual or too formal. * Use strong verbs. * Avoid words you've never used before and unnecessarily fancy vocabulary. * Eliminate clichés. * Delete redundancies. * Don't overuse adjectives and adverbs. * Make sure to convey your passion for learning.

Q: Is it better to go to a school for undergrad that offers graduate program?
I am majoring in spanish most likely with a minor in biology and then will go on to graduate school for physical therapy and my question is, is it better to go to a school for undergrad that also offers your graduate program?

A: In general it's best to have a well rounded education and that means not doing all your studies at one school. So, even if you get a bachelors degree at a school where there is a graduate program in that same subject, you will be better off to go elsewhere to continue in grad school. The idea is that the profs are the same and therefore many ideas are the same. It broadens your horizons to go to more than one school. Best of luck to you :)

Q: Which universities have a strong graduate program in Microbiology and related fields?
I'm thinking about going to graduate school and have been reviewing several programs of different universities...but they all kind of look the same. Its hard to make a decision. So, anyone one know of any university out there that may have a microbio program that stands out from the rest?

A: There are a ton, and they all do blur together. Additionally the trouble is none of them stand head and shoulders above the rest. With enrollments up and applications up, it probably would make sense to avoid the super selective/expensive schools and focus on top-tier public schools. I'd recommend the University of Michigan, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, U of Alabama-Birmingham, Purdue and Georgia Tech. All great schools with good reputations and in cities you can afford to live in as a grad student. My favorite of the group is UAB. Top 20 in Microbiology research funding and Birmingham is a pretty nice place to live for school.

Q: how can I find the information for graduate program in computational neuroscience?
how can I find the information for graduate program of computational neuroscience? I can do google research, but what I mean here is a written document by someone to introduce the differences, advantages , admission situations of different graduate schools which have computational neuroscience program.

A: Hello. have you ever listened about Nature Jobs? If you suscribe yourself to the Nature e-toc (which means Table of Contents and is completely free) you rececive a full package of information about the Nature Magazine, which includes somthing called NatureJobs and this at the same time includes some places in which you can study different things, but this is not the main feature of this wonderful site, but if you go further to the website of NatureJobs, you writedown what you are looking for i.e. computational neuroscience; it will show you lots of places where you can study this. PD. here is the website http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/index.html

Q: Where can i go for a graduate program to earn a Major in Molecular Engineering?
Im trying to find what college i want to go to for graduate program....any help? Once again, im looking for a college that offers Majors in Molecular Engineering (Out of US is fine).

A: MIT, Cal Tech, Stanford, Columbia Fu Foundation of Engineering. Those are all in the United States though.

Q: I am looking for a good graduate program for psychology which is easiest to get into?
my first two years of college, i kinda slacked off and only have so long to to improve my gpa. The current school i go to has a great graduate program but a very low acceptance rate. I would like to know of some that are easy to get into.

A: Well, you set up a bit of a contradiction there. By nature, most "good" programs are not easy to get into. Your best bet would be to apply to a graduate program at a regional state-supported university. Most of these are still quite respectable and will open doors for you in terms of getting a doctorate later on if you excel.

Q: can you take graduate level classes without being in the graduate program?
Yesss I just got rejected from the graduate program I busted my butttt for all year. Anways, am I still able to take their courses, maybe 2 of them, without being accepted into the grad program? do you know how many classes you are allowed to take? is there a limit?

A: Yes, usually. You can take the courses as a non-degree student - you pay by the credit hour, and you don't have to be accepted to the program to do this. Non-degree means that even if you complete all the requirements for the degree, you still don't get one because you weren't admitted to the program. But if you do well in a few courses, you can use that as leverage to apply to the program again next year.

Q: What university is best in its Biochemistry graduate program?
Good Day! I am a Filipino college student and I'm currently taking up Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. I am planning to take up my graduate studies abroad. What university is best at the following programs: 1. Chemistry 2. Biochemistry 3. Biological Sciences 4. Molecular biology Thanks!

A: Well the top schools in each of those departments are probably going to be some combination in MIT, Cal Tech, Stanford, UC Berkley, Harvard and the University of Wisconsin Madison. I dont know the exact rankings, but if you are really curious, you could buy an online subscription to the US News' Graduate school rankings.

Q: Is it possible to get into a graduate program in Engineering if I graduated with a B.S. in Math?
I would like to get into the engineering field (deciding between Civil and Mechanical), but I graduated with a degree in Mathematics. Is it possible for me to get into a graduate program without getting a bachelor's degree in the particular engineering field? Thank you for your input.

A: I know if you apply to state schools they usually don't care. I'm pretty sure there are some basic requirements you will have to make up. I know at my former college, my senior year there was a kid with a physics degree in my computer engineering class.

Q: What are my chances of getting into a good graduate program in Middle Eastern/Islamic Studies?
I am currently a first semester junior at a well know state university double majoring in History and Anthropology with a double minor in Islamic Studies and Religious Studies. I currently have a GPA of 3.14 and will be studying at the American University of Cairo's intensive arabic program this summer. I have 3-4 semesters left until I graduate and I am wanting to know if I have a decent chance at getting into a good Middle Eastern Studies program. I also performed an independent study/research project with a well known professor in Middle Eastern studies and held an internship position at a local museum this past semester.

A: From what I can, very good! You background is extensive, and you seem dedicated. You GPA isn't bad. But depending on what scores you get on your GRE and what essay you write and what college you want to get into, you have more than enough qualifications. Keep up the good work!

Q: what is the best graduate level psychology program in the country?
i'm going for the doctorate, and it's too late to apply for fall 08 everywhere i've checked. any ideas for 09 would be appreciated. i'm also wondering if i should take undergraduate level statistics. i didn't take that class for my undergraduate degree, and i know that most graduate programs will require it...should i get a little heads up now with an undergraduate statistics class? i just want to be moving towards a right direction.

A: You should absolutely take an undergraduate statistics course. Most programs have this as one of the prerequisites. And check out the link below from the American Psychological Association on how to apply to graduate programs. Lots of useful information, including books. I would recommend that you get one, I used one and it was very helpful for me (this was about 15 years ago). http://www.apa.org/ed/getin.html There is no single best program in the country. It depends on your interests and needs. Talk to other psychologists in the area. And most of all, try to figure out what your interests are, and then base a school choice on the professors doing research in that area. For instance, if you are interested in depression, find professors that are doing research and clinical work in that area. Even contact them ahead of time and ask them what you should be doing now to prepare. And, apply to more that one school. Programs are very competitive. Make sure you have some kind of volunteer clinical or research experience, too.