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What are some questions that you can ask your prospective Ph.D. supervisor during interview? [duplicate]
I have an interview with a professor for a Ph.D. position in the US next week. As I was going through the possible questions that a professor can ask, so I was wondering what if they ask me if I have ...
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What valid reason can I give for my low CGPA to a prospective PhD advisor? [closed]
I am applying for PhD in US universities and my CGPA is lower than they ask for. But I believe my research experience is good enough to get a position. When I contacted a professor with my CV, he ...
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Are my chances of getting into a PhD higher if I choose a "not-so-accomplished" supervisor?
Some professors are very accomplished, others are younger and maybe not yet so accomplished (although admittedly this does not need to correlate with age of course). I presume everyone wants to work ...
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How should I ask for letters of recommendation whose strength is dependent on intended program?
TL;DR I finished bachelor's and master's in mathematical finance but want to pursue pure mathematics, particularly in probability theory. I'm not sure if I should apply directly for a PhD. I might ...
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How much influence do individual professor have on grad admissions? [duplicate]
Say I have emailed a professor a few times, and told him I would like to work with him for my PhD etc. and that professor is interested:
How much of a factor could this possibly be in my application?
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Is it possible to become a research assistant just after b.tech?
I am a recent bachelor of technology graduate from India and want to become a research assistant just after b.tech at any abroad university (USA,CANADA,UK, etc). If it is possible then what kind of ...
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