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Why You Must Never Ask Your TA for a Letter of Recommendation, Part One
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In my work with undergraduate students helping them apply to graduate school, one of the biggest problems I encounter is the student’s lack of appropriate people to write their letters of recommendation.  All too often the student will come in … Continue reading

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How Do You Write an Email or Letter to a Professor?
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One of the most common points of confusion among undergraduates and new graduate students is how to contact professors to serve as potential faculty advisors.  This can be a minefield.   I have been on the receiving end of many … Continue reading

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