Hello khansen-ga,
You are in luck. The Web offers a wealth of resources for helping you
answer what it takes to undertake a PhD program. Since you didn’t
tell us your major, I’ve collected a variety of resources from several
different fields of study. Reviewing these will help you evaluate what
are the common factors for all PhD programs. If you have a focus area,
use the search phrases I included below and add your area of specialty
and you will come up with dozens of links to help you get specific
information on scholarly work in your field. If you’re considering
specific colleges and universities, be sure to look up their
instructions for how to apply for a PhD. Some of the schools have very
detailed career guidance and admissions sections to help you evaluate
their programs and lead you step-by-step through the application
process.
Pursuing a PhD takes a huge commitment of time and money. Be sure to
clarify your goals and assess your temperament, skills, interests and
values to determine whether getting an advanced degree will get you
what you’re looking for.
Good luck with your explorations.
czh
---------------------------------
SHOULD YOU GO TO GRADUATE SCHOOL?
---------------------------------
http://www.csp.msu.edu/cdc/explore/grdintro.htm
Michigan State University – Career Center
Should you go to graduate school?
***** This is a comprehensive site that will help you answer your
question about finding out how to prepare for a PhD.
http://www.cs.ucsb.edu/~mturk/PhD-notes.htm
Thoughts on Getting a PhD
The PhD process is long and arduous. Many (most?) people consider
quitting at some point. It helps to have clear goals at the
beginning, to remind yourself while in the midst: Why do I want to do
this? Am I committed to persevering through it?
***** This paper gives you an excellent overview of the PhD process
and will help you evaluate your readiness for embarking on such a
program.
http://weatherhead.cwru.edu/phdmis/phdquest.html
10 Critical Questions to Ask When Selecting a Doctoral Program!
***** This is a paper that helps you with selecting an IS PhD program.
http://gradschool.about.com/cs/shouldyougo/
Should You Go to Grad School?
***** This is an advice site that gives you lots of articles to help
you with your research on what it takes to be successful in graduate
school.
--------------------------------------
HOW TO GET ADMITTED TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
--------------------------------------
http://www.eecs.harvard.edu/~nr/students/admit.html
How to get admitted to a Harvard PhD program
***** This is a short summary from someone in a PhD program at
Harvard. See especially the section on “statement of purpose.”
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/5353/classes/gradschool.html
Graduate Study in Psychology:
***** You didn’t say what is your major but the general issues
addressed here for entering into a graduate (Masters, PhD) program in
psychology can be translated to any field. This site gives you about
two dozen topics to help you with your explorations.
http://www.apa.org/ed/getin.html
American Psychological Association
A Guide to Getting Into Graduate School
As you look ahead to completing your baccalaureate degree in
psychology, you will be faced with new, sometimes difficult, decisions
about what to do next. The options are many -- one is that you might
wish to continue your education in the field of psychology by
attending graduate school.
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/mdphd.pdf
Preparing for and Applying to MD/PhD Programs
***** This is a five page presentation on all the issues you should
consider if you’re thinking of a medical degree or PhD. It helps you
assess your maturity and readiness.
---------------------------------
BOOKS AND OTHER GENERAL RESOURCES
---------------------------------
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/033520550X/102-6943981-6851364?vi=glance
How to Get a Phd: A Handbook for Students and Their Supervisors
Reviewer Comment: Essential book, especially if you're studying in the
UK. The message of the book is about YOU -- you within the doctorate
process; how to make the most of your time, intellect and energy as
you choose to spend the next 3-6 years tied to a computer.
http://survey.nagps.org/index.php
National Association of Graduate-Professional Students
The 2000 National Doctoral Program Survey
Improving graduate education has been the subject of much discussion
in recent years. We wanted to know how implementation of recommended
changes was coming along, so we asked the people to whom the
improvements matter most: graduate students. Between March and August
of 2000, over 32,000 students and recent Ph.D.'s responded to our
survey on educational practices in doctoral programs.
http://www.PhDs.org
PhDs.org Science, Math, and Engineering Career Resources
The goal of the site is help students to prepare for the changing
demands of today's job market and to provide a voice for early career
scientists.
***** This is a portal site that offers a wealth of information on
career advice, graduate schools and much more.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0684836882/102-6943981-6851364?vi=glance
Getting into Graduate School: Selection, Admissions, Financial Aid
(Serial)
http://www.statementofpurpose.com/index.html
This site is dedicated to helping you with your application for
admission to a university. … We've noticed far too many individuals
with brilliant technical backgrounds who've had to settle for
universities that were not necessarily their first choice, merely
because they were lacking the skills and knowledge that the
application process (and not necessarily the graduate program) called
for.
***** Lots of advice, samples and writing guides.
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should you get phd
applying phd programs
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Request for Answer Clarification by
khansen-ga
on
21 Feb 2003 16:58 PST
OK, I will grant that I have not thoroughly examined your results, but
just by looking at the categories and the search strategy, Im pretty
sure you have not answered my question.
I DON'T want to know:
should you get phd
applying phd programs
choosing phd program
top "phd programs"
getting into graduate school
I want to know the characterisitics of people who are prepared
for doctoral study. What are the skills and knowledge required?
What are the indicators of preparedness for doctoral study?
Looking at it from the other direction, if I were an admissions
director, what characteristics (other than a master's degree
and standardized test scores) would tell me that the person is
ready for doctoral study?
I am not looking for some generalized sources on finding, choosing,
or applying to a Ph.D. program. I know exactly which program I'm applying
to and am seeking to answer a specific question about my preparedness.
To answer that question, I'd like to see some commonalities of how
people show they are prepared for doctoral study.
I'll review what you've given me, but I don't believe it's on target.
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Clarification of Answer by
czh-ga
on
21 Feb 2003 17:47 PST
Hello khansen-ga,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re drawing conclusions about my answer
without looking at the material.
The resources I’ve collected clearly reflect the characteristics of
what is required for doctoral study. Several of the articles
specifically talk about what admissions directors are looking for. If
you do “know exactly which program I'm applying to” then the best
advice is to compare your qualifications to their specific
requirements.
You object to the search terms I used because you believe that you're
not looking for information about those topics. In fact, they were
very productive for gathering information about the "commonalities of
how people show they are prepared for doctoral study" and will lead
you to just what you're looking for.
Good luck for your future academic career.
czh
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Request for Answer Clarification by
khansen-ga
on
21 Feb 2003 21:05 PST
I said I would review your responses, but to save time,
I wanted to clarify that your search strategy was NOT what I
was looking for and that from what I initially saw of your
responses, they were not on target and did not answer
my question.
I have now followed through on my pledge to review all
the suggested links. In all that you provided, I found
two sentences that were marginally on point:
"Do you have initiative, self-discipline, persistence, organization,
and focus? Do have good interpersonal and time management skills?
Are you hard-working and self-motivated?"
The rest were:
-far too specialized to the type of program they referred to
-too general about grad school in general and not specifically
about doctoral study
OR
-just simply did not answer the question I posed.
You said:
"You object to the search terms I used because you believe that you're
not looking for information about those topics. In fact, they were
very productive for gathering information about the "commonalities of
how people show they are prepared for doctoral study" and will lead
you to just what you're looking for."
It's simply not the case. The search terms were not productive'
because they were not the subjects I was interested in and have not
led me to just what I'm looking for.
I can understand your being miffed that I jumped in to clarify
that your approach was off base before I had thoroughly reviewed
your responses. I could almost even understand your snottiness
and your nasty little dig about "Good luck for your future academic
career." Except for one thing -- I'm a paying customer. I clarified
that you had NOT given me what I asked for -- and in response you gave your
paying customer snottiness and sarcasm. I've used Google Answers before and
was very satisfied. My researcher was persistent in working to
give me what I needed. But I won't make the mistake of using this
service again. Unless perhaps you'd like to take one more shot
at satisfying your paying customer instead of insulting her?
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Clarification of Answer by
czh-ga
on
22 Feb 2003 14:54 PST
Hello again khansen-ga,
I’m saddened to hear that you’re dissatisfied with my research because
you found only “two sentences that were marginally on point.” I will
be happy to give you my rationale for the links I’ve chosen. In my
review below, I’ve included the most important “Indicators of
readiness for PhD study” as a quick summary. Most of the sites have
lots of additional information for helping you analyze what schools
require from their candidates to demonstrate that they are ready for
PhD level studies.
After completing the itemized review of each site I suggested for you,
I was able to synthesize the following main themes of what are the
indicators of readiness for PhD study.
1) You have completed a thorough self-assessment of your skills,
values, interests, academic record, accomplishments, and abilities.
2) You have come to a conclusion about your focus for advanced
education and you know in what field you want to get a PhD.
3) You have developed a toolkit for assembling all the information
available about the admissions requirements of your target schools.
4) You have devised a strategy for best meeting those admissions
requirements. You’ve maximized your academic record, taken the
required tests, assembled a portfolio of your research interests and
accomplishments, lined up people to write your recommendations, and
developed a convincing statement of purpose.
5) You have developed a set of criteria by which you evaluated your
target schools so you know how to rank them for your own purposes.
6) You have explored the career outlook for your chosen field and have
an understanding of how you will be able to use your PhD and how much
you’re likely to earn.
7) You have developed a strategy for financing your education.
8) You have conducted research on the Web, in the library and by
talking to people in your target field so that you feel well-versed in
how you will fit in and what contribution you will make in the field.
9) You are familiar with your target field’s research environment and
what research your target schools are involved in. You have some
tentative ideas about the research you want to conduct to advance your
field.
10) You know whom to ask in your department, in your school’s career
center, among your friends and acquaintances and at your target
schools for additional help with the admissions process.
It is very clear from my research that although pursuing a PhD is
challenging, there is also lots of help available to meet all of these
“indicators of readiness.”
Again, I’m sorry that you’ve found my approach to the research
frustrating and that you didn’t think my attitude was helpful. I think
you’ve misconstrued our communications. I’m eager to help you and I
think all the information I’ve provided you will help you with
assessing your readiness for pursuing a PhD as well as provide you
with the resources to launch you on a successful program.
I wish you well in all your endeavors.
czh
---------------------------------
SHOULD YOU GO TO GRADUATE SCHOOL?
---------------------------------
http://www.csp.msu.edu/cdc/explore/grdintro.htm
Michigan State University – Career Center
Should you go to graduate school?
***** This is a comprehensive site that will help you answer your
question about finding out how to prepare for a PhD.
+++++
There are several things that you should consider very seriously
before making this decision. Knowing the reasons why you chose this
path will help you evaluate programs wisely and improve your personal
statement in your application. It can also help during those
not-so-great moments in grad school when you're not entirely sure why
you're doing this! Whatever your reasons, it's important to know the
pros and cons of grad school.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You have completed a self-assessment and know yourself, your
capabilities, and have a good understanding of what it takes to pursue
an advanced degree.
-- You have evaluated the costs and benefits of pursuing a PhD
program, especially in terms of time and money.
-- You have an understanding of what the PhD student experience is
like and what people in your chosen field are doing with their PhDs.
-- Your college career center is a good source for getting help and
advice on how to prepare for evaluating possible advanced degrees and
for getting help on successfully applying to the school of your
choice.
http://www.cs.ucsb.edu/~mturk/PhD-notes.htm
Thoughts on Getting a PhD
The PhD process is long and arduous. Many (most?) people consider
quitting at some point. It helps to have clear goals at the
beginning, to remind yourself while in the midst: Why do I want to do
this? Am I committed to persevering through it?
***** This paper gives you an excellent overview of the PhD process
and will help you evaluate your readiness for embarking on such a
program.
+++++
The PhD process is sort of an apprenticeship. You’re not there just
to do a thesis; you’re there to become a mature and knowledgeable
researcher in your field.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You understand that the goal of earning a PhD is to become a
mature contributor to knowledge in your chosen field.
-- Your understand that your work will reflect on the work of your
professors and you will have to work collaboratively with them and
with your advisors.
-- You are able to tolerate ambiguity and feelings of frustration and
failure.
-- You are willing and able to develop ongoing relationships in your
professional community.
-- You can demonstrate skills for doing research, synthesizing
information, and effective communication, among others.
-- Completing a PhD takes a large commitment in time, energy, and
emotional fortitude.
-- There are many people who are willing to share what they have
learned about the PhD student experience in order to help you with
making your decision on how to proceed.
http://weatherhead.cwru.edu/phdmis/phdquest.html
10 Critical Questions to Ask When Selecting a Doctoral Program!
***** This is a paper that helps you with selecting an IS PhD program.
+++++
Many students who aspire a PhD in Information Systems (IS) have
difficulty in deciding which program is best for them and end up
choosing a PhD program based on criteria such as proximity, a
university's halo effect, or their firsthand experience at an
institution.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You understand how your PhD will impact your job prospects,
including where there will be needs in the job market and the likely
salary ranges.
-- You understand how to evaluate the quality of the faculty and the
PhD program at your target schools, its reputation among its peers,
and the research opportunities they will offer you.
-- You have a realistic understanding of the financial issues
including your ability to pay either from your own resources, from
working while going to school, or getting financial help from the
institution.
-- There are many people who are willing to share what they have
learned about the PhD student experience in order to help you with
making your decision on how to proceed.
http://gradschool.about.com/cs/shouldyougo/
Should You Go to Grad School?
***** This is an advice site that gives you lots of articles to help
you with your research on what it takes to be successful in graduate
school.
+++++
To help you decide whether to go to grad school...
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You have completed a comprehensive self-assessment and clarified
you interests, skills, values, capabilities and level of commitment.
-- You are realistic about the demands (financial, time, emotional,
etc.) of getting an advanced degree.
-- You have a good understanding of your motivations and goals for
your advanced degree – compensation, professional standing, prestige,
etc.
-- You’ve developed a set of criteria for evaluating the schools
you’re considering.
-- You are aware of the many resources available to help you with
every step of the exploration and decision-making process.
--------------------------------------
HOW TO GET ADMITTED TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
--------------------------------------
http://www.eecs.harvard.edu/~nr/students/admit.html
How to get admitted to a Harvard PhD program
***** This is a short summary from someone in a PhD program at
Harvard. See especially the section on “statement of purpose.”
+++++
First of all, recognize that there are no guarantees. Not only do you
have to meet minimum standards for abilility and research potential,
but you must also distinguish yourself among your peer group. Every
year, only the very best candidates are admitted, and because the
number of places is limited, we are sometimes forced to turn down
candidates who could have successfully completed the program.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You must have a clear understanding of the criteria for admissions
at the school you hope to attend.
-- You must be able to demonstrate to your target schools that you
meet their qualification requirements.
-- You must meet have good/excellent grades and test scores.
-- You must demonstrate ability to conduct research that will
increase knowledge in your field.
-- You need to identify teachers/supervisors who will recommend you
and vouch for the quality of your work and your potential to perform
at the PhD level.
-- You must submit a convincing statement of purpose that reveals
your motivations for seeking a PhD at your target institution.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/5353/classes/gradschool.html
Graduate Study in Psychology:
***** You didn’t say what is your major but the general issues
addressed here for entering into a graduate (Masters, PhD) program in
psychology can be translated to any field. This site gives you about
two dozen topics to help you with your explorations.
+++++
Is graduate school really for you? This is the most important question
to ask yourself as you are thinking about applying. Graduate school is
a time-consuming and expensive commitment. Make sure you talk to a lot
of people and do a lot of internet research so that you know what
you're getting into before you decide to apply. Graduate school can be
extremely rewarding, but only if you are passionately interested in
whatever it is that you are interested in studying.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You should conduct a thorough self-assessment to understand your
goals and motivations for going to graduate school.
-- You should understand the qualification requirements of your
targeted schools.
-- You must be able to convince your target school of your capacity
to do research that will advance your field.
-- You should understand the importance of making connections with
people who can help you get your PhD, i.e., giving you good
recommendations to get into your chosen school and once there, getting
advisors who will help you succeed.
-- You must understand the financial requirements of getting a PhD
and have a strategy for meeting those requirement either through
savings, current earnings, loans, or grants from the school.
-- You should take advantage of the resources collected by others who
want to share their insights about what it takes to get into and
succeed in an advanced degree program.
http://www.apa.org/ed/getin.html
American Psychological Association
A Guide to Getting Into Graduate School
As you look ahead to completing your baccalaureate degree in
psychology, you will be faced with new, sometimes difficult, decisions
about what to do next. The options are many -- one is that you might
wish to continue your education in the field of psychology by
attending graduate school.
+++++
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/mdphd.pdf
Preparing for and Applying to MD/PhD Programs
***** This is a five page presentation on all the issues you should
consider if you’re thinking of a medical degree or PhD. It helps you
assess your maturity and readiness.
+++++
The APA Education Directorate hopes that you will find the following
information helpful.
Three keys to Graduate School acceptance:
Preparation
Application Know-How
Patience
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You have researched your fields of interest and have a good idea
of how you want to contribute to it by doing research at the PhD
level.
-- You have talked to many people in the field and gotten insights
about what it is like to be a practitioner in your chosen field.
-- You have a good understanding of the application process at your
targeted schools and have collected all the information necessary to
show that you meet the required qualifications.
-- You have taken advantage of the guidelines and resources prepared
by your school, your target schools, professional associations in your
field, and a variety of readings available on the Web.
---------------------------------
BOOKS AND OTHER GENERAL RESOURCES
---------------------------------
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/033520550X/102-6943981-6851364?vi=glance
How to Get a Phd: A Handbook for Students and Their Supervisors
Reviewer Comment: Essential book, especially if you're studying in the
UK. The message of the book is about YOU -- you within the doctorate
process; how to make the most of your time, intellect and energy as
you choose to spend the next 3-6 years tied to a computer.
+++++
Survival manual for Ph.D. students, providing a practical, realistic
understanding of the processes of doing research for a doctorate.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You have a good understanding of what it takes to conduct PhD
level research.
-- You understand the relationships involved with colleagues and
supervisors in getting your PhD.
- -- You have a good grasp of how to find and use books and other
resources to help you with your goal of getting a PhD.
http://survey.nagps.org/index.php
National Association of Graduate-Professional Students
The 2000 National Doctoral Program Survey
Improving graduate education has been the subject of much discussion
in recent years. We wanted to know how implementation of recommended
changes was coming along, so we asked the people to whom the
improvements matter most: graduate students. Between March and August
of 2000, over 32,000 students and recent Ph.D.'s responded to our
survey on educational practices in doctoral programs.
+++++
http://www.cognitivescience.org/forum/messages.cfm?threadid=204
Graduate students are generally satisfied with their Ph.D.programs,
but feel unprepared for nonacademic careers and want more training to
be teachers, according to a new survey of 32,000 students.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You are comfortable with research and are able to use research
reports to help evaluate your options.
-- You are able to take advantage of information prepared by others
for finding and evaluating PhD programs.
http://www.PhDs.org
PhDs.org Science, Math, and Engineering Career Resources
The goal of the site is help students to prepare for the changing
demands of today's job market and to provide a voice for early career
scientists.
***** This is a portal site that offers a wealth of information on
career advice, graduate schools and much more.
+++++
New web site assists students in finding grad schools and jobs
There is plenty of talk about the need to refocus graduate education
in science, particularly the need to redress the current "glut" of
young people with doctorates who are unable to find work in their
fields. Geoff Davis, assistant professor of mathematics, would like to
inspire some grass-roots action.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You have a good understanding of your goals and motivations for
getting a PhD.
-- You are familiar with the admissions requirements of your target
schools.
-- You have a good understanding of what life as a PhD student will
be like.
-- You have a good understanding of the career outlook, salary and
job prospects for someone getting a PhD in your field.
-- You know how to use the Web resources that are available for
someone interested in pursuing a PhD.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0684836882/102-6943981-6851364?vi=glance
Getting into Graduate School: Selection, Admissions, Financial Aid
(Serial)
+++++
PART ONE: SELECTING A SCHOOL
PART TWO: GETTING IN
PART THREE: FINANCING YOUR DEGREE
PART FOUR: MAKING CONTACTS
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You have conducted a thorough self-assessment to identify why you
want to go graduate school and what you plan to do with your degree.
-- You have a good understanding of the qualification requirements of
various schools and how you will meet those requirements
-- You have a good understanding of the financial issues of getting a
PhD and have developed a strategy for financing your education.
-- You understand the social dimensions of getting an advanced degree
and have made connections with teachers and career advisors to help
you get into the school of your choice.
http://www.statementofpurpose.com/index.html
This site is dedicated to helping you with your application for
admission to a university. … We've noticed far too many individuals
with brilliant technical backgrounds who've had to settle for
universities that were not necessarily their first choice, merely
because they were lacking the skills and knowledge that the
application process (and not necessarily the graduate program) called
for.
***** Lots of advice, samples and writing guides.
+++++
As the name signifies, the Statement of Purpose is your personal
statement about who you are, what has influenced your career path so
far, your professional interests and where you plan to go from here. …
The SoP is the only part of your application packet over which you
have full control. Your academic and extra-curricular records are in
the past. Most people only take one or two shots at the GMAT, GRE or
TOEFL, and these scores could be adversely affected by conditions on
the test day. It is important to choose recommendation letter writers
carefully, but while you hope they give you the best possible
recommendation, this is not within your control. The SoP is your
chance to talk directly to the admissions committee.
***** Indicators of readiness for PhD study
-- You understand the importance of the Statement of Purpose for
helping you get into your chosen PhD program.
-- You have completed a thorough self-assessment and are able to
summarize your goals and motivations for the admissions committee.
-- You have clear goals for getting a PhD and are able to explain
them to others.
-- You are able to use Web resources and other information to collect
advice and assistance on how to prepare an outstanding PhD
application.
|
Request for Answer Clarification by
khansen-ga
on
22 Feb 2003 15:59 PST
I think the basic miscommunicaton is this:
You think I'm asking for indicators of one's readiness to choose
a doctoral program or decide whether to pursue doctoral study.
What I'm really asking for are the indicators that one will
succeed in a doctoral program. What characteristics make
a good/successful doctoral student?
Thanks for doing the synthesis. I know you must think I'm
an idiot who can't see that what you've gathered for me
answers my question. But the fact is -- it doesn't.
I know it's not an easy question to answer because I've tried.
I guess we should agree to drop this and I should accept the
fact that I threw my money away. As I said, my previous Google
researcher was persistent in finding what I needed after I clarfied.
You, on the other hand, are persistent in trying to convince me
that your research answers my question, when it doesn't. At least
you weren't rude and insulting this time. Thanks for your efforts.
|
Clarification of Answer by
czh-ga
on
22 Feb 2003 16:57 PST
Hello again khansen-ga,
I’m glad we’re iterating to what you’re looking for.
You say “You think I'm asking for indicators of one's readiness to
choose a doctoral program or decide whether to pursue doctoral study.”
Yes. That was what I thougt because your original questions were:
1) I want to find out how one prepares for doctoral study.
2) What are the characteristics of someone who is ready for doctoral
study?
3) What skills and knowledge should someone who seeks to enter a
Ph.D. program have?
I think I’ve answered these questions. The confusion seems to stem
from the fact that instead of looking at the qualities of a PhD
candidate prospectively (students who will succeed) you’re really
looking for qualities retrospectively (kinds of students who have
succeeded) as indicators of what to look for.
Your revised questions:
1) What are the indicators that one will succeed in a doctoral
program.
2) What characteristics make a good/successful doctoral student?
I’m willing to give this another shot because I like to leave my
customers happy. To be able to get you what you want, I need
confirmation from you that you are looking for information about
students who have successfully completed PhD studies.
It might also help me to understand how you plan to use the
information. The more you can tell me about your situation, the
greater the likelihood that I can get you what you’re looking for.
One more time. :-))
czh
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Clarification of Answer by
czh-ga
on
22 Feb 2003 19:55 PST
Hello khansen-ga,
I’ve decided not to wait for any further clarifications from you. I
think I’ve found a variety of resources that answer your revised
question.
Good luck.
czh
http://www.gre.org/respredict.html
Predicting Success in Graduate Education
***** This is a large collection of survey reports from the
Educational Testing Service, the makers of the GRE among other tests
that you can dowload. Some of the more promising ones to answer your
questions are:
Analytical Reasoning Skills Involved in Graduate Study: Perceptions of
Faculty in Six Field
The Criterion Problem: What Measure of Success in Graduate Education?
Determinants of Persistence of Graduate Students in Ph.D. Programs
Field Trial of a User-Oriented Adaptation of the Inventory of
Documented Accomplishments as a Tool in Graduate Admissions
GRE Scores as Predictors of Career Achievement in History
Measures for the Study of Creativity in Scientific Problem-Solving
Methods for Analyzing the Attainment of Graduate School Milestones: A
Case Study
Precollegiate Curricula, University Characteristics, and Field
Persistence Among Science Majors
The Prediction of Doctorate Attainment in Psychology, Mathematics, and
Chemistry
Selecting Successful Graduate Students: In-Depth Interviews With GRE
Users
Toward a Description of Successful Graduate Students
http://www.psynt.iupui.edu/Users/dappleby/Undergrad/character.htm
Indiana University, Purdue University
Characteristics of Successful and Unsuccessful Graduate Students
***** This review includes the results of several surveys.
http://www.psychwww.com/careers/suprstar.htm
Characteristics of Graduate School Superstars
Another group seems to thrive on their graduate education. According
to Bloom and Bell (1979): "These are the few who proceed through the
program with the minimum amount of difficulty and a maximum amount of
quality performance. They are respected by the faculty, they receive
the best financial assistance, they receive accolades, and as a group,
they end up with the best employment" (p.231). These are the graduate
school superstars. But what makes them so successful? Bloom and Bell
identified four factors which were named most often by graduate school
faculty to identify superstars they had known:
http:// www.allen-unwin.com.au/extracts/pdfs/033520550X.pdf
How to Get a PhD, Third Edition
Section 7 – The PhD Process
***** This is a 17 page overview of the book. The table of contents
shows that several sections would be applicable to you quest. I
recommended this book on my original list.
http://www.physics.uq.edu.au/people/pope/advice.html
During the course of my PhD I've made numerous mistakes and have done
many things inefficiently. In the hope that others can avoid making
similar mistakes I'm collecting advice from a number of people who
have very successfully done PhD's. Any advice is most welcome ...
***** This is a collection of quotes and advice from famous PhDs.
http://www.psych.ufl.edu/~gray/gradschoollinks.htm
University of Florida, Department of Psychology
SUCCESS IN GRADUATE SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
***** This is a collection of links from a graduate student. Some are
very basic, but some might be of interest.
http://www.phd-survey.org/
A report prepared for The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, PA.
The Survey on Doctoral Education and Career Preparation is a national
survey of doctoral students intended to provide a snapshot of their
experiences and goals. Over 4,000 students completed the 20-page
survey. These students were from 27 selected universities, one
cross-institutional program (The Compact for Faculty Diversity), and
represented 11 arts and sciences disciplines.
http://www.phd-survey.org/advice/List%20of%20disciplines.htm
These quotes are some of the responses made on the Survey of Doctoral
Education and Career Preparation. The quotes are sorted by
discipline. You can see the response from other disciplines. These
quotes supplement an article of advice for selecting a doctoral
program. Students responded to the question: "Knowing everything
that you know now, what advice would you give others entering or in
the early years of graduate school? "
***** These comments from the surveyed students will give you a
broad-based review of the qualities and characteristics that PhD
students consider most important for success.
http://www.psichi.org/pubs/article.asp?article_id=165
Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology
The "Personal" Side of Graduate School Personal Statements
If more students considered the personal statement to be their one
chance to sell themselves in a pseudointerview, and wrote their
personal statements with that in mind, more of them would get
accepted.
***** See especially the section on what yardstick admissions officers
use for considering personal details. These are the characteristics
that are valued for success as a graduate student.
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Request for Answer Clarification by
khansen-ga
on
22 Feb 2003 20:40 PST
These seem much more on target. Thanks very much.
You worked very hard for your $20, and I appreciate it.
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Clarification of Answer by
czh-ga
on
22 Feb 2003 21:29 PST
I'm glad we found what you were looking for. Language is a marvelous
and powerful instrument. Good luck with using it well and wisely.
czh
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