The graduate school guide: How to prepare for the qualifying exam and assemble a thesis/graduate committee

Qualifying exams and thesis committees are crucial components of a PhD candidate's journey. However, many candidates have trouble navigating these milestones and knowing what to expect. This article provides advice on meeting the requirements of the qualifying exam, understanding its format and...

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Published in:	Journal of cellular physiology Vol. 239; no. 8; pp. e31258 - n/a
Main Authors:	Rogers, Crystal D., Kirabo, Annet, McReynolds, Melanie, Sweetwyne, Mariya T., Wanjalla, Celestine, Benjamin, Jazmine, Williams, Edith M., Gaddy, Jennifer A., Williams, Clintoria R., Damo, Steven M., Murray, Sandra A., Hinton, Antentor
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-08-2024
Subjects:	graduate school Graduate schools Graduate studies mental health qualifying exam STEMM dissertation graduate school STEMM mental health qualifying exam
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Summary:	Qualifying exams and thesis committees are crucial components of a PhD candidate's journey. However, many candidates have trouble navigating these milestones and knowing what to expect. This article provides advice on meeting the requirements of the qualifying exam, understanding its format and components, choosing effective preparation strategies, retaking the qualifying exam, if necessary, and selecting a thesis committee, all while maintaining one's mental health. This comprehensive guide addresses components of the graduate school process that are often neglected.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 ObjectType-Review-3 content type line 23 AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS All authors contributed to conceptualization, writing first draft, and editing/revising. Antentor Hinton Jr supervised the project and obtained funding.
ISSN:	0021-9541 1097-4652 1097-4652
DOI:	10.1002/jcp.31258