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Rob Peters has written a book which is more helpful to college students deciding whether or not to pursue graduate studies than any other resource I've seen. Much of the book focuses on developing organizational strategies and building relationships with professors and other contacts in your field. These tactics are just as helpful at the undergrad level as they will be later, so "Getting What You Came For" is helping me already! The book avoids the vague or trite advice one finds in other sources, and an enjoyable sense of humor (complemented by Peters' cartoons) pervades the book. The chapter on choosing between Ph.D. and Master's programs is quite helpful. Peters emphasizes that grad school is as political as any other working environment - his concrete tips for developing successful networks and interpersonal rapport with your adviser and thesis committee are invaluable. If you are a college student thinking about postgrad work, reading this book is a sine qua non.
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I have loaned this book to several friends thinking about graduate study in the US-- and ended up giving it away each time! It is informative, practical, and to the point, taking you from the decision to go to graduate school through the thesis defense and finding a job. A must-read for anyone planning on doing a PhD.
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Very informative, well-writtenl book; and I have many friends who also found it helpful.
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PERFECT FOR DECISION MAKING AND MORE
This is the guide you need to read before deciding on anything about your graduate education. You will ask yourself what you want to do indeed, where you want to go, what you... Read more
Published on 21 May 1999
Don't loan this book to your friends - you won't get it back
This book is so wonderfully useful and easy to read, so intelligently tailored to the potential needs of the reader, that I recommended it not only as a source of information... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 1998
Must buy this book! Blunt, practical, and humorous.
After buying this book, I make sure that I review it throughout my graduate career. It makes me constantly reassess my reasons for going to grad school and make sure that I am... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 1998
Excellent and thought-provoking!
I would urge anyone considering graduate school of any kind to purchase this book. I'm s senior in college and knew I wanted to go to graduate school, but i didn't know where. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 1998
One important thing to do b4 grad school: read this book
Full of insights and good advice...read this BEFORE you start down the long road of grad school!
Published on 12 July 1998
The how-to guide that every grad student MUST HAVE
Getting what you came for is a NECESSITY for every grad student, potential grad student or grad student that said, "I am almost done, all I have to do is write my... Read more
Published on 16 Jun 1998
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