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Master's Program - Frequently Asked Questions 1. Question: Who should I ask to write my letters of recommendation? Our program, like nearly all graduate programs, requires letters of recommendation as part of your application. These are an important part of your file and a good letter can go a long way to helping the admissions committee decide you would be a good fit in our program. The best letters are usually those written by former professors who can comment on your suitability for studies in a research-oriented graduate program. I have a separate page of advice for letter seeking and for those who plan to write letters for our applicants here. 2. Question: What is the recommended sequencing for courses? We recommend taking Research Methods and Data Analysis (statistics) early in your graduate career because these two courses provide a foundation that will help you understand the readings and materials in future courses. Some students are tempted to put Data Analysis off until the end of their studies. This is unwise because Data Analysis provides an important groundwork for later courses and putting it off too long can result in delays taking the comps or finishing your graduate project (depending on which route you choose). I recommend tackling at least one required course a semester to give you greater flexibility as you near graduation. Depending on your work and family responsibilities, it may be unwise to tackle two demanding requirements in the same semester. Instead, taking one required course and an elective of your choice might be a better solution.
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