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So you think you want to go to graduate school? Tips for preparing a successful application

Written by Josh Hall

Getting a PhD in a science field can unlock a variety of interesting career options, but research-intensive graduate programs can be a long and winding road, so it’s important to think carefully about your current career goals and whether you need a PhD to achieve them.  Deciding on your PhD program While there is much to say about the self-reflection needed when deciding to pursue a science PhD, for the purposes of this article, I will assume you have an idea about the types of careers you want to pursue and know that a PhD is necessary to get there....

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