I’ve received several requests for letters of recommendation over the last few weeks, so I’m posting this blog by way of advice for those seeking letters of recommendation. If you’re going to ask for a letter of recommendation for graduate school in the humanities, be prepared for the fact that any responsible professor is goingContinue reading “Asking for a Letter of Recommendation”
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Funding Higher Education…
There’s been quite a bit of discussion about educational funding in general, especially higher education funding, over the last two to three years. It’s a highly politicized issue, and it should be, because it affects everyone. I’ve seen a range of opinions about the subject, and many of these opinions — even from people whoContinue reading “Funding Higher Education…”
Graduation Time = Advising Time
As we near the end of the academic year, I’ve been mulling over what college graduates should be thinking about as they consider their future plans. If you’re about to graduate with a four-year degree and your plans include graduate school, here are a few things you should consider. First, a Master’s degree is alwaysContinue reading “Graduation Time = Advising Time”
The Philosophy of Contemporary Song 