Note: this section was prepared for the old qualifying exam system. It is not relevant anymore as the new qualifying exam does not include a written portion anymore. But we put into effort developing this page so I am not quite ready to delete it entirely yet.... maybe just another year and I will be ready!
A number of graduate students who took the qual Feb 1 2013 agreed to share their experience and tips for preparing for the exams.
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Also, for the oral exam, no matter what they ask you, and no matter what you think about how you are doing remain confident. Imagine you are giving a talk at a conference. You wouldn't be there if you hadn't earned your place. Prepare, give it your honest best, and don't worry about it.
Credit:
- Becky Romatoski
- Mareena Robinson
- Lulu Li
- David Allan Bloore
- John Hanson
- Pun Dumnernchanvanit Ittinop