| As what the title says, you've only just begun as | | | | How do the writers present their philosophy and |
| you browse through sample graduate school | | | | motivation for pursuing a graduate degree? A good |
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| all—and more of the reading, studying, reporting, | | | | master's or PhD. For instance, an applicant for a |
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| a graduate program is not to give you a hard | | | | by a review of your past experiences. Note that |
| time—although this may be partly true. The | | | | some sample essays tell how the writer has faced a |
| reason is that the admission committee wants to | | | | major disappointment in life, such as being passed up |
| know just how much of the pressures you can take | | | | for a promotion. Instead of calling attention to the |
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| where do you start? If you have been reading | | | | keeping a positive attitude and working doubly hard |
| through the sample graduate school essays that you | | | | on his or her weak areas. |
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| those who succeeded in getting into the program | | | | have what it takes to push through. If you have |
| and university of their choice always show their | | | | the right reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, it is |
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| field. | | | | required. Know how to maintain balance, so you can |
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| essays | | | | getting burned out. |