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It's actually mind blowing how a lot of the advice in the book is still relevant even though it was published in the late 90s.
From a technological standpoint, the book is ancient. The author discusses mailing in applications, using type-writers and word processors, and getting manuscripts photocopied as a backup. It is pretty apparent that this advice is not applicable to modern day students.
However, putting the technology aspect of things aside, the book is a literal treasure trove of advice for those planning to go to or are already in graduate school. The author has no non-sense approach in his writing and cuts straight to the chase. Unlike most self-help books, this book is actually helpful.
Some of the topics this book tackles are whether you should go to grad school, grad school applications, managing advisors and building healthy relationships with your committee, planning for your thesis, conducting relvant research, the dissertation process, navigating the stresses of graduate school, dealing with prejudice for women and minorities, and the job application process.
The book is dense with information and will often require multiple sittings to read it carefully. It dispels a lot of common myths about graduate life and provides a realistic picture of how intensely stressful grad school can be. I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking about applying to graduate school.
From a technological standpoint, the book is ancient. The author discusses mailing in applications, using type-writers and word processors, and getting manuscripts photocopied as a backup. It is pretty apparent that this advice is not applicable to modern day students.
However, putting the technology aspect of things aside, the book is a literal treasure trove of advice for those planning to go to or are already in graduate school. The author has no non-sense approach in his writing and cuts straight to the chase. Unlike most self-help books, this book is actually helpful.
Some of the topics this book tackles are whether you should go to grad school, grad school applications, managing advisors and building healthy relationships with your committee, planning for your thesis, conducting relvant research, the dissertation process, navigating the stresses of graduate school, dealing with prejudice for women and minorities, and the job application process.
The book is dense with information and will often require multiple sittings to read it carefully. It dispels a lot of common myths about graduate life and provides a realistic picture of how intensely stressful grad school can be. I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking about applying to graduate school.