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Perfectionism is the enemy of happiness and success
nifty list of traits of perfectionism that I'll share and comment on below. Perfectionism manifests in the following ways: all or nothing thinking: Making progress toward challenging goals isn't …
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The Courses I took at Harvard Kennedy School
A great way to get an idea of the kinds of things you learn in graduate school is to speak to people who have actually gone there and ask them about the courses they took. There are a ton of choices …
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How to find fellowships for people from your country
As you find fellowships that you want to apply to, simply add them to your spreadsheet. Don't add any fellowships that you aren't eligible for (e.g. it's for women only and you are a man), but DO add …
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Will a graduate certificate help me get into a top graduate school?
Save your money and simply take the most relevant courses at a community college. But won't schools be impressed when they see I have earned a graduate certificate at a prestigious institution like …
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Volunteering and Community Service Matters for your Applications
What is "enough" community service? The longer you've been committed to a particular community service activity, the better it will bode for your application. However, even just 2-3 months …
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