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Understanding the Differences Between SMU's Statistics Graduate Programs

April 14, 2023

With the explosion of data from sensors, cell phones, and medical instruments, as well as from business processes, surveys, and social media, there is accelerating demand for specialists who are trained in data ...

What Can You Do with a PhD in History?

March 23, 2023

  You’re a history buff — the person everyone wants on their trivia team. You can rattle off the dates, facts, and names of the world’s most significant events and periods. If you’re considering using your powers for ...

How Ph.D. Students Get Paid

March 16, 2023

The most common questions (and biggest misconceptions) about getting a PhD revolve around money. Maybe you’ve heard that PhD students get paid just to study, or maybe you’ve even heard that PhD students don’t get paid ...

Is Getting a PhD Worth It?

February 8, 2023

Perhaps you’re finishing up a bachelor’s or master’s degree; maybe you’ve hit a wall in your career. Now you’re wondering: should I get a PhD? In the long run, is this the best choice for my career and personal goals?  ...

Letters of Recommendation for Grad School: How to Ask & What to Include

January 17, 2023

What makes a good candidate stand out from a great one? Sometimes it can come down to a well-crafted letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation provide the admissions team with a more complete picture of the ...

How to Prepare for a Graduate School Interview

December 7, 2022

If you've been invited for an admissions interview, you should celebrate! It's a good sign that the program is particularly interested in you above other candidates, and they want to learn more about you and your ...

5 Bad Reasons Not to Get a PhD

December 1, 2022

Whether or not to pursue a PhD is a big decision, and it’s not unusual to invest time and effort into researching programs only to decide doctoral study isn’t right for you. But if you’ve decided against getting a PhD ...