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Are German university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) Bachelor degrees recognized in US UK NZ or Australia?
We use scoring tables for scholarships. The problem in Australia is that you will not receive extra 'prestigious university' points when applying for a PhD scholarship. [obvs I am at a university ...
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Can I do a phd in germany after an Online master's degree in the uk?
This will probably depend hugely on just what university you are doing your master's at.
In any case, whether a given foreign degree is accepted as a prerequisite for a Ph.D. or other program is up to ...
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Found critical errors in my master‘s thesis after officially submitting
I'm glad to see this has come to a positive resolution. Everyone else has given good advice -- this isn't a huge deal, mistakes happen all the time, etc.
When we read something we've written ...
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Found critical errors in my master‘s thesis after officially submitting
I'm a practicing mathematician. If I was reviewing your thesis I would probably notice that the statement of the theorem looks surprising, I'd skim the proof and pick up that you're actually working ...
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Found critical errors in my master‘s thesis after officially submitting
This is a completely minor error (a "mathematical typo", in effect), the likes of which occur every day in actual preprints that people publish online, and sometimes even in published math ...
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Found critical errors in my master‘s thesis after officially submitting
I am not an expert in graph theory but it sounds just like an error in statement, while the proofs are actually true for $G$, instead of $\textrm{Aut}(G)$. This seems to me just like typo and not a ...
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Showed my CV and resume to screeners. Things are not looking good job prospect wise. How can I salvage my situation?
Your many questions here, including this one, indicate that you are very anxious about things, including your own abilities. I think that that anxiety is holding you back. I can't say whether it is ...
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Does a Master in Liberal Arts help in someone's CV if he/she targets in Academia?
If you want to teach at the university level you need a doctorate in almost every field. A masters alone might be enough for a very temporary part time position, but not more. The nature of the ...
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M2 in France = MPhil Equivalent in US/UK?
You have to put the exact title, in French. This is what was awarded to you.
You did not get an "M2" but probably a Master (sorry, I got carried away in the previous version and referred the ...
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M2 in France = MPhil Equivalent in US/UK?
You should name the degree exactly as it was awarded by the institution. Anything else is misconduct. Let others make "equivalence" decisions.
You can explain, but not change titles, that ...
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Which letter of recommendation to use for graduate application?
None of these are great. The best letter writers are people you have worked with enough that they can honestly and confidently predict your success in graduate study. If you know any of the professors ...
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My Master Thesis and job opportunities
Job searches usually start the same way: you go to your local jobs portal and browse what's available. (Other methods exist, such as personal contact or visiting the companies you want to join ...
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My Master Thesis and job opportunities
While you may not be able to find a job directly related to your thesis topic, you probably have widely useful skills. People who can research (whatever), who can think, draw conclusions, and write ...
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Should I submit my math subject GRE score? (Engineering undergraduate applying for Applied Math MS)
It is hard to give a direct answer, but note that no single thing is determinative in the US. Note that the math GRE test is quite difficult, even for those who have studied math as a major in ...
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Preparing CS Grad Application As An Interdisciplinary Studies Major
There are a couple of issues. First is that a US application might need to be quite different from a German one. I'll focus the rest on the US.
An SOP should be forward, not backward, looking. Focus ...
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Is it okay to ask for Application fee waivers for course based Masters programs?
M.S. degrees in the US are (with possible exceptions) a commercial proposal. The university makes money from the fees and you get (usually quite marketable) skills. Application fees cover the costs of ...
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How to recover from a bad time in a Master's program
Most Ph.D. programs look for assurance that a Ph.D. candidate can do successful research. Normally, candidates cannot possibly display the type of creativity and grid needed for doctoral work in their ...
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How do I salvage my thesis and move on with my life
Here are some ideas that I hope will help:
Find a location that you don't associate with anything to work on your thesis. Don't do anything else there. When you decide to take a break, find somewhere ...
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Is it okay to say in a Masters thesis conclusion that the used methodology is not worth exploring?
Negative conclusions are important, but they are undervalued, and not as often published as is warranted. Thus, in principle, a thesis that shows that a certain way does not seem to be promising, ...
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Is it okay to say in a Masters thesis conclusion that the used methodology is not worth exploring?
Note that there are two aspects here. The first is that the methodology is (very) complex relative to the accuracy. The second is that it isn't worth pursuing/using in the future.
The former is ...
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Is it okay to ask for Application fee waivers for course based Masters programs?
Yes, it is ok to ask (for just about anything). But explain why you are asking and the nature of your need.
The likelihood of a positive answer may be very low, though.
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masters thesis supervisor hands-on importance?
The level of hands-on involvement from a Master's thesis supervisor can vary widely based on the advisor's style, the nature of the research project, and the expectations of the academic program. Here ...
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How do I salvage my thesis and move on with my life
Depression is difficult to endure and there's no one right answer. However, along with seeing a counselor, talking to friends and family, and keeping up contact with medical professionals, I do want ...
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How do I salvage my thesis and move on with my life
To me this doesn't sound like an academic problem so I won't give you academic advice. The issue could be your thesis or any other major responsibility that people have. The fact is that you're ...
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How do I salvage my thesis and move on with my life
This is very difficult to answer for people with no specific training and who don't know you. But it is probably not something that you can just do on your own. Find the help you need to get through ...
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Importance of Internships and Research Experience for Admission to Master's or Ph.D. Programs in Pure Mathematics
Few undergraduates in mathematics have the opportunity or the time to do serious research. This is especially true in the US. Any contact with it is valuable both personally and in application. The ...
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