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Bayern · 05-17-2008, 04:11 PM

Like many here in the forum, the junior year is over for me, and getting ready for applications this winter, but the question is what can we do now to improve our profiles. I think most will do research in the summer, and take some higher level classes in the fall before applying. Other then these, is there somethings a person could, which could possibly help a person's profile or admissions? Will appreciate any advice!

Thank you.

GymShorts · 05-17-2008, 04:14 PM

You could always take the GRE this summer, if you haven't done so already. That way you will have some time to prepare for a retake if you need it.

C152dude · 05-17-2008, 10:45 PM

It feels so weird to almost have a complete profile, huh? ... such anxiety.

Bayern · 05-18-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by C152dude

It feels so weird to almost have a complete profile, huh? ... such anxiety.

Oh yes! That's why desperately looking for something more to do to improve the profile in these last few months before applications.

wcd123 · 05-21-2008, 12:47 AM

Do you plan on writing a senior paper? If so, it would be a good idea to start working hard over the summer if you have the time. Such an approach would potentially allow for the paper to be completed by December 15, and even more importantly it might give your letter writers some good stuff to say in your letters. Giving your letter writers as much positive information that is not reflected in your transcript as possible is extremely important to having them make a huge difference in the admissions process.

treblekicker · 05-21-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wcd123

Do you plan on writing a senior paper? If so, it would be a good idea to start working hard over the summer if you have the time. Such an approach would potentially allow for the paper to be completed by December 15, and even more importantly it might give your letter writers some good stuff to say in your letters. Giving your letter writers as much positive information that is not reflected in your transcript as possible is extremely important to having them make a huge difference in the admissions process.

My adviser has been pushing me to work on my thesis this summer. The final version of lit review is due on June 1st.

Bayern · 05-22-2008, 04:13 AM

I have already completed a paper, and working on another this summer with a professor. Both the papers will be coauthored with the professor. Given these facts, I guess, senior thesis may not help me as much marginally? Thats what I was thinking... but I am not sure.

05-17-2008, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bayern On the road... Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 403	Junior year over... what now? Like many here in the forum, the junior year is over for me, and getting ready for applications this winter, but the question is what can we do now to improve our profiles. I think most will do research in the summer, and take some higher level classes in the fall before applying. Other then these, is there somethings a person could, which could possibly help a person's profile or admissions? Will appreciate any advice! Thank you.

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05-17-2008, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
GymShorts Within my grasp! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 195	You could always take the GRE this summer, if you haven't done so already. That way you will have some time to prepare for a retake if you need it.

05-17-2008, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
C152dude listen to Muse. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 186	It feels so weird to almost have a complete profile, huh? ... such anxiety.

05-21-2008, 12:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
wcd123 Eager! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 33	Do you plan on writing a senior paper? If so, it would be a good idea to start working hard over the summer if you have the time. Such an approach would potentially allow for the paper to be completed by December 15, and even more importantly it might give your letter writers some good stuff to say in your letters. Giving your letter writers as much positive information that is not reflected in your transcript as possible is extremely important to having them make a huge difference in the admissions process.

05-22-2008, 04:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bayern On the road... Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 403	I have already completed a paper, and working on another this summer with a professor. Both the papers will be coauthored with the professor. Given these facts, I guess, senior thesis may not help me as much marginally? Thats what I was thinking... but I am not sure.

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