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Philosophy Graduate StudentHandbook
San Francisco State University
AY2017- 18
Table of ContentsGraduate Coordinators Overview 2
Prerequisites 3
New Students Beginning Coursework 4
Travel Funding for Conferences 5
896 Exam Information 6
ATC Form - Advancement to Candidacy 8
PCE Form - Proposal for Culminating Experience 10
Thesis Defense Procedures 11
Timeilne 12
Applying to Ph.D. Programs 14
Sample Forms 16
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GRADUATE COORDINATORS
The Department of Philosophy has two Graduate Coordinators, each of whom handles different aspects of the
MA program, as well as an Assistant to the Graduate Coordinators.
Professor Sowaal asowaa1(lisfsu.edu, Office: HUM 369
Graduate Coordinator regarding matters of recruitment, admissions, and student status, including:
• Applications to MA program;• Formal Logic Challenge Exam (in conjunction with Professor Peschard);
See: http.//philosophy. sfsu. edu/page/formal-loRic• Information regarding student travel funds;• Adviser for students before they have a Phil 715 Adviser.
Professor Landy landv(sfsu.edu, Office: HUM 327
Graduate Coordinator regarding matters of progress to degree, including paperwork regarding:
• Petitions concerning prerequisites;
• Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and revisions;
• Proposal for Culminating Experience (PCE) and revisions;
• Change of Graduate Program Form (to move from Conditionally Classified to Classified Standing);
• Cross Registration and Consortium Agreements (Berkeley and other CSUs);
• Work done at SF SU and in excess of Bachelor’s degree;• Graduate-level work done at other universities;
• Paperwork regarding probation, declassification, disqualification.
Linda Leonard grdphl(sfsu.edu, Office: HUM 388
Graduate Program Administrative Coordinator
Helps with all administrative aspects of the graduate program. Always feel free to contact her with any questions
or concerns you have.
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STUDENTS WHO ARE COMPLETING PREREQUISITES
Your main focus should be on completing your prerequisites.
Petitioning prerequisites:
When admissions actions occur, the Graduate Coordinator has only the transcript plus the department applicationto go by (and sometimes not even the latter), so may not fully understand the applicant’s preparation. In addition,sometimes students have completed courses after they have submitted their applications; such coursework has notbeen reviewed on admission.
This petition process offers students a chance to provide the Graduate Coordinator with more informationdemonstrating sufficient preparation for graduate work.
If you would like to petition that a prerequisite be waived, please submit the following information to the GraduateCoordinator during office hours:
• The email that was initially sent to you by the Graduate Coordinator in which your prerequisites are listed(if you do not currently have a copy, you can request one from in the Philosophy office);
• a letter that clearly indicates which prerequisite(s) you are petitioning;
• your email address and SF SU ID number;
• relevant information about your work regarding the prerequisite, for example:
• for all classes except Phil 205, evidence that the class you took to satisfy the prerequisite was anupper-division class;
• evidence that you received a B or better in the undergraduate class or analogous graduate class;
• the syllabus for the class;
• if the class was an independent study, a reading list and a letter from the professor verifying thatyou indeed read those materials and completed the writing assignments;
• any written work you completed for the class (papers, exams, etc.).
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STUDENTS WHO ARE BEGINNING COURSEWORK
Given their preparation, students enter the MA program as either “conditionally classified” (if they have notcompleted all prerequisites prior to applying to the program) or as “classified” (if they have completed allprerequisites prior to applying to the program).
All students are full members of the MA program.
CONDITIONALLY CLASSIFIED STUDENTS:
• If you have completed all of your prerequisites (with a 3.0 or better, which is equivalent to a B), you niayapply for Classified Standing. (Note: being enrolled in a class is not the same as having completed theclass.)
• You can find the “Change of Master’s Degree” form here. Only fill out the information on the very topportion of the page (your identifying information) and sign in the space for student’s signature [see sampleform in this packet].
o http://grad.sfsu.edu/sites/sites7.sfsu.edu.grad/files/assets/forms/change-ofprogram-masters.pdf
• Submit to the Graduate Coordinator Assistant:o the completed form;o the email that was initially sent to you by the Graduate Coordinator in which your prerequisites
are listed (if you do not have this, you can obtain a copy from Linda in HUM 388);o one copy of your unofficial transcript.
•There is no deadline for the submission of this form. However, you are advised to complete it as soonas possible.
o Your standing is particularly important if you want to apply for fellowships; many SF SUfellowships require that you are a classified student.
CLASSIFIED STUDENTS:
• Keep in mind that you should complete the following in roughly this order:
o Phil 715 during your first year of graduate coursework;o Phil $96 during your second or third semesters of graduate coursework;o Phil $98 during your last semester.
• Once you are in the process of completing 18 units toward the MA degree, it is highly advisable that youfill out an Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) form. Prerequisite classes do not count toward the MA degree,and so are not counted among the 1$ units.
• See “Submitting the Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) Form” in the next pages. This form is submittedearly in the semester; it can be submitted in fall or in Spring.
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TAKING CLASSES AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES WHILE ENROLLED AT SFSU
• SFSU has several programs that allow students to pay fees at SF SU and to take classes at other
universities. Please see this website for more information: httix//bulletin.sfsu.edu/resources/special
e nrollment-programs/cross-registration/
• As part of the Cross Registration Program with UC Berkeley, the Department of Philosophy allows all
MA students to take undergraduate courses at Berkeley. Students who have achieved a track record of
excellent Master’s-level coursework at SFSU may be considered eligible to take additional courses; to
take such courses, they will need: (1) a recommendation from their Phil 715 Adviser, (2) an arrangement
with a faculty sponsor at SFSU, (3) permission (and signature) from the Graduate Coordinator.
o The Consortium program is only available during the regular sessions of the academic year and
specifically excludes summer session, winter session, and extension.
• The Berkeley cross-registration form can be found here:https ://www.sfsu .edu/--admisrec/forms/regforms/ucb.pdf
PETITIONING COURSEWORK COMPLETED THROUGH OPEN UNIVERSITY OR AT
OTHER INSTITUTIONS
• Students may petition a maximum of six semester units to count toward their MA degree. This may
include any combination of Open University (CEL) work, credit by examination, and/or transfer work.
for more information, see: http://buUetin.sfsu.edu/graduate-ed ucation/academ ic-policies-procedures!
• Students who completed their BA degrees at SFSU and who took courses that were not counted towards
their BA degrees may also petition to count such courses toward their MA degrees.
STUDENT TRAVEL FUNDING
Students may apply for funds to aid in travel to present work at conferences that will contribute to their
philosophical studies and/or careers. funds will be awarded according to the following criteria.
1. Students should be presenting original work, although students delivering comments may also apply.
2. Presentations should be beneficial to the advancement of the student’s philosophical studies and/or career.
3. Students already receiving travel funding from another source (e.g., APA travel funds) are not eligible.
4. As a rule, acceptance to student conferences or student sections of conferences will not be assessed as
sufficiently important to advance a career, although these are very helpful as a first step in learning how to submit
and in networking. Occasionally, however, a student conference will be highly selective and will qualify.
As in previous years, the earlier the application is made the better. To submit an application please contact the
Graduate Coordinator Assistant: ([email protected]).
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PHILOSOPHY $96 - COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Contact the Graduate Coordinator if you have any questions about the guidelines below.
General Overview
1. PHIL $96 exam is the Department’s qua1ifying examination for Graduate students. The exam tests the
student’s ability to comprehend, explain, compare and explore the views of four key philosophers in the
following texts: Plato’s Republic, Descartes’ Meditation on first Philosophy, Hume’s Enquiry Concerning
Httrnan Understanding, and Kant’s Prolegomena. The exam also satisfies the University’s Written
English Proficiency Requirement for graduate students.
2. The PHIL 896 is a mandatory CR/NC course. It may be repeated once if NC is earned the first time. It must
be completed with a CR before the student may officially begin work on the master’s thesis. Students are
permitted two attempts to pass the $96 examination. Students who fail a second time will be disqualified
from the program.
3. All students should confer with the Graduate Coordinator before enrolling in the course. Students who are
Conditionally Classified are generally advised not to take the exam until all prerequisite work is
completed. Students are strongly encouraged to have successfully completed courses in Ancient and
Modem Philosophy, Epistemology and Metaphysics, and/or seminars on as many of the four philosophers
as possible prior to attempting the exam.
4. Students who fail the exam for the first time will be contacted by the Graduate Coordinator for a mandatory
conference. Students will not be allowed to retake the exam without having this mandatory conference.
5. The exam is a three hour, closed book and closed notes exam. Students type the exam on computers in the
Critical Thinking Lab.
6. The exam is entirely comparative in nature. Students are required to answer three comparative questions
based on the four authors and texts, e.g., Plato and Descartes, Hume and Kant, Plato and Kant, Descartes
and Hume, and so forth.
7. The passing grade for credit is a B-. The four faculty instructors grade each question on the exam and meet
to assign the final grades. The results of the examination will be mailed to students within two weeks after
the date of the exam.
8. It is possible to pass the exam with distinction, although this honor will not appear on your transcripts.
9. Meeting times for the class will be posted in the glass bulletin board by the Philosophy Department office
(HUM 388). Submit to the instructor the written essay question for each one week before the group
session on that philosopher. Essay questions are found in the 896 Packet.
10. Remember that the actual exam is closed book and closed note. You will not have access to either the
primary texts or secondary literature during the actual exam. These “practice” essay questions allow
instructors to assess your writing ability and your comprehension of the texts. While you certainly may
use secondary literature in your preparation for the exam, avoid referring to such literature in these
practice essays. Likewise, avoid quoting large portions of the primary texts.
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896 Exam: Helpful Hints
1. This class meets formally only four times each semester-once with the instructor for each philosopher.
While each instructor is available during office hours throughout the semester, students are encouraged to
meet informally among themselves in study groups/workshops in order to enhance their individual andcollective understanding of the texts.
2. The exam focuses on the major metaphysical and epistemological issues that have arisen in western
philosophy. To get the most out of the formal class meetings, be prepared with specific questions. Try to
formulate questions that will lead you into the central metaphysical and epistemological issues within
each text. This will help you to see the larger picture that emerges with each thinker.
3. Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice answering sample exam questions both verbally and in writing. Also
practice writing answers to previous exam questions within the time constraints of the actual exam. Work
in your study groups to develop comparative questions based on the four texts and practice answering
them. Some initial study questions on each text are included in the 896 Packet. Your instructor may
provide you with further questions.
4. Students are encouraged to read entries on each philosopher in standard encyclopedias of Philosophy (e.g.,
The Encyclopedia ofPhilosophy, the Rutledge and C’ambridge encyclopedias). In addition, the relevant
sections of Frederick Copleston’s History ofPhilosophy series may be helpful.
5. The exam requires a working knowledge of and the ability to accurately describe the view of each
philosopher and the differences between them with respect to central epistemological and metaphysical
questions. In addition, you should be prepared to articulate your own views on these issues. Be sure todirectly answer all parts of the question, and try to stay close to the “text”. While original thought is
valued, the purpose of the exam is not to assess the creativity of your philosophical thought.
6. Don’t wait until the last two weeks of the semester to really start studying.
Letter to $96 Students
Dear 896 Student,
Remember that the 896 exam is a three hour, closed note and closed text examination. It calls upon you to answer
questions on the four assigned texts without the benefit of stopping to refer to any text or study aids. The practice
essays are not term papers. They are designed to help you prepare for the experience of answering questions onthe timed 896 exam. To that end, the instructors suggest that you thoroughly read the specific assigned text,complete your study (read encyclopedia entries, etc.), and answer all the study questions before you begin yourwritten answer to the essay question. Write your answer without using books or notes; do not take more than anhour to complete your answer.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Alice Sowaal & Dr. David Landy
Graduate Coordinators
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Submitting the Advancement to Candidacy form (ATC)
• Submit this form at least one semester before you intend to graduate.
• You can find the AIC form here: http;//grad.sfsu.edu/contentJcurrent-students/atc
• Deadline for you to submit this form to your Phil 715 Adviser:
o fall deadline: September 6o Spring deadline: February 7
Important notes:• Be sure to type yourform online.• Submit this form and one copy of your unofficial transcript.
• Save an additional copy, as you will need it when you apply for graduation.
• You should submit for review your ATC to your Phil 715 Adviser before it is passed along to Graduate
Studies. (Note that the timelines in the SF SU Bulletin and on the Graduate Studies webpage apply to
administrators, not to you.) Please see your Phil 715 Adviser well before the deadline so that you can be
sure you have correctly filled out your forms.• In addition to Phil 715, 896, and 89$, you need to take eight classes: four of these eight must be
seminars in philosophy, five of these eight must be at the graduate tevet (In other words, up to
three classes at the upper-division, undergraduate level can count toward the degree).
Your Phil 715 Adviser will:• Post a note on your approved AIC, noting their approval.
• Note: the 715 Adviser does not sign this form (unless that adviser is also a Graduate Coordinator).
• Submit your paperwork to the Graduate Coordinator by this date:
o Fall deadline: September 13o Spring deadline: February 14
Note to students who are conditionally classified:
• When you submit this form, you will be automatically changed to classified standing.
• Your 715 Adviser will need to assess whether you have indeed completed your prerequisites and thus
whether you qualify for this standing.• for this purpose, please also attach:
• 1. the initial letter that was sent to you in which your prerequisites were stated (if you do not
have a copy of this, you can request one from Linda Leonard in HUM 38$),
• 2. any additional relevant supporting materials (e.g., paperwork that shows a prerequisite
was waived). (Note: being enrolled in a class is not the same as having completed the class.)
If you are resubmitting an ATC:• Please follow the instructions above and attach a copy of your original ATC, noting that it is
original.• If you are not sure whether or not you need to resubmit an ATC, obtain a copy of your ATC (from your
files or by requesting one from Linda Leonard) and review it. If you need to make one or two
changes, simply submit an AIC substitution form. If you need to make more than two changes,
fill out a new ATC form.
[see sample ATC in this packetj
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Checklist to Avoid Common Errors on the ATC
Class standing• If you are a conditionally classified student (this is noted on your transcript), then you will need to provide
proof of the following: (1) of what your prerequisites were; (2) that you completed these classes with a B
or better (a B- will not count).
Note what year you started• Be sure you have property noted when you started the graduate program by selecting the correct
University Bulletin year for the requirements listed below. For example, if you started in Spring 14, you
choose ‘2013-14’; if you started in Fall 14, you choose ‘2014-15’.
Correct listing of classes• Courses you took as prerequisites cannot be counted toward the degree, and thus should not be listed
on the ATC form.• In the second grouping of classes, there must be at least one class that is at the graduate level; this can be
a philosophy seminar, Phil 717, Phil $98, or a seminar in another graduate program (as long as it is
related to your field of study and approved by the Graduate Coordinator).
• No class should be listed more than once anywhere on the form.
• If you would like to petition to have a class that is “older” than seven years count on your ATC, you also
need to submit a Seven Year Limit Extension Form. Keep in mind that this petition may or may not be
accepted.• If you would like to petition classes that you took outside of any consortium program that SFSU has with
another university, you need to submit a form called Request for Graduate Program Transfer Unit
Evaluation.
Grades in classes that are numbered 300-599• In these classes, you must have received an A or A- to count them on your ATC.
Reviewed by your 715 Adviser• Your 715 Adviser should go over your ATC with you. Kindly ask them to put a post-it on your
form noting that they have reviewed it with you.
List the Graduate Coordinator whose duty it is to approve this form (either Professor Sowaal or
Professor Landy, depending on the semester) as both the Graduate Adviser an(l the College
Graduate Coordinator• The Graduate Coordinators are the only advisers that sign the forms. Your Phil 715 Adviser does
not sign these forms.
Correct number of forms submitted• one original copy of the ATC• one copy of your unofficial transcript• one copy of any supporting materials
Unnecessary submission• If you have already completed an ATC and it was approved, you don’t need to submit another. If you
need to substitute more than three courses for the ones on your original ATC, you need to fill out an
ATC Substitution Form.
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Submitting the Proposal for Culminating Experience (PCE) form:
• Submit this form one semester before you intend to graduate.
• You can find the PCE form here: http://grad.sfsu.edu!content/current-students/current-student-forms
• Be sure to type yourform online.
• Deadlines for you to submit this form to your thesis supervisor and to your entire committee:
o fall deadline: September 22o Spring deadline: February 23
• Please submit the one copy of the form with all necessary signatures. Keep a copy of your PCE form.
You will need it when you apply for graduation.
• Note: You should begin a conversation about your plans with your committee well before this deadline.
• Deadline for you to submit this form with all necessary signatures to the Graduate Coordinator:
o fall deadline: October 13o Spring deadline: March 16
Note: Your PCE must be submitted to and reviewed by the Graduate Coordinator before it is passed along to
Graduate Studies. The timelines in the SFSU Bulletin apply to administrators, not to you! Please see your Phil
715 Adviser in office hours so that you can be sure you have correctly filled out your forms (The most common
error in filling out this form is that students use more than the allotted words in the titles of their theses.).
[see sample PCE in this packet]
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THESIS DEFENSE - DETAILED PROCEDURES
Weeks 1 & 2 of the semester• At the beginning of your final semester, talk with your thesis chair about a do-able timeline for you to
complete your thesis and for your chair and committee members to read your drafts and give you
comments. You will use these comments to make revisions; note also that in the majority of cases these
revisions will be substantial. Be sure to give everyone involved enough time.
Mid-Semester• Work on your rough draft, according to the process upon which you and your chair have agreed.
Week 11 of the semester• By week 11, the final draft of your thesis is complete (ideally, you should complete your thesis well
beforehand). A completed draft of a thesis is the last of many drafts; note also that it is a draft that has
been vetted by alt of the members of your thesis committee. This means that each thesis committee
member has agreed that your thesis is acceptable. Once each has done so, notify your committee chair.
The scheduling your defense is a two-step process:• Step one is to pick a date for the defense, which must take place by semester week 12. To get things
rolling, you could check your committe&s teaching schedules and suggest a few possible dates when they
might all be able to attend.o It would be prudent to begin these arrangements much earlier, as there are a number of students
finishing each semester. faculty are sometimes out of town for conferences.
o Each oral exam ntust be scheduled such that there is a period of one week before the actual exam.
During this week, your completed thesis will be made available in the Department of Philosophy
so that any interested party can read it.o If you plan to use PowerPoint or other devices, arrange preparation (i.e., obtain the technical
devices that will project your materials).• Step two is to email the Philosophy office (both [email protected] and grdphlsfsu.edu) with your
requested date and time. In your email, also include (1) a PDF of your thesis (it need not be finalized);
(2) list your official thesis title, which must be twelve words or less; and (3) list your committee
members.• Linda Leonard will prepare the necessary forms that will need to be signed at your defense. The student
and the committee chair should review the students’ file and contact Linda to let herknow which of the
following forms to prepare in addition to the Report of Completion of Culminating Experience: Title
Change for Culminating Experience, Petition for Committee Revision, Petition for Grade Change (if 89$
was taken an earlier semester), etc.
During your Defense:At your defense, you should plan to give a 10-15 presentation in which you explain the nature and significance of
your thesis project and outline the main claims made and your arguments for them. You should prepare a printed
handout, though your presentation should not consist of you merely reading your handout. You can usepowerpoint, but it requires prior preparation for which you are responsible (i.e., for obtaining the technicaldevices that will project your materials). Then you should be prepared to answer questions from your committee.
This discussion period usually lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, and then non-committee members are permitted
to ask questions. After that, everyone but the committee leaves the room while the committee and other presentfaculty deliberate, finally, the results are announced and the candidate is invited back in the room.
Thesis Pages: Format and print out the initial pages of your thesis (on high-quality white paper) that will requiresignatures: http://grad.sfsu .edu/content!current-students/thesis-dissertation-page. Bring these to your defense.
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TIMELINE FOR APPLYING TO PH.D. PROGRAMS
Spring and Summer
• Make appointments with your professors so that you can talk with them about your plans.
• Begin thinking about which paper you will submit as your writing sample. Note that you may want to
revise (and perhaps lengthen) your paper with the help of one or more of your professors. This is true
even if you received an A on this paper.
• Study for and take the GRE.o Note that it is highly recommended that you study for and take this exam before the fall semester
when you will apply for programs. This is because the process of applying for programs itself can
be a time-consuming task, it you should not over burden yourself during this time.
o If you google ‘GRE’ the GRE homepage will come up. Follow the links for information about the
different kinds of exams (paper-based, computer-based), how many times you can take the exam,
different ways of receiving your scores, etc.
• Consider many different graduate programs. In doing so, consult the following:
o directories and brochures at the library,o departmental web pages,o Peterson Annual Guide to Graduate Study and Directory ofArnerican Philosophers (available
in the library),o the Leiter Report (this report is especially good for graduate programs that focus on analytic
philosophy; see http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/),o information provided by the Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (for graduate
programs that focus on continental philosophy, click on ‘resources’ at www.spep.org)
• Think about which professors you will ask to write letters that recommend you.
• Ask three professors to write letters that recommend you. These professors should be: (1) your thesis
committee chair; (2) the second person on your thesis committee; (3) one of the following: the third
person on your committee, if you have one; a faculty member in whose graduate seminar you did superb
work; a faculty member for whom you have TAed; your Phil 715 advisor (note: this third person does not
need to be doing research in your field). Be aware that all faculty need to know of your request before the
beginning of September so that they can budget their time. Note also that faculty are sometimes on leave
and are not available to write letters in the fall, which is a good reason for contacting them in spring or
summer. Keep in mind that under the current modes of submitting recommendations electronically, the
submission of each letter is enormously time consuming for faculty; for this reason, faculty may put a
limit on the number of letters they will submit on your behalf.
• Note: When you ask the professors to write your letters, be sure to ask whether or not they will be able to
write you a good letter (you should not have any lukewarm letters in your dossier).
Early September
• Gather application forms (and financial aid and housing information) from the programs to which you are
considering applying. Schools prefer that you complete on-line applications. Be sure to check
departmental web pages for application important information and deadlines.
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• In deciding where to apply, consider the specialties, placement record, character, and size of the program.
You should also consider the pros and cons of M.A. versus Ph.D. programs.
• You should apply to a number of programs. The competition is stiff, and you should be sure to apply to a
number of “fall back” schools. (People often recommend submitting ten applications.)
• Draft your statement of intent.
• Work on your writing sample.
• Connect with the professors who will write your letters. Talk with them about your progress with respect
to where you will apply, your statement of intent, and your writing sample.
• At this point, you should be able to provide to your letter writers the following:
o a list of the schools to which you are applying,o clear directions about to where the letters should be sent,
o your unofficial transcripts,o a draft of your statement of intent,o a draft of your writing sample,o prior work you did for their classes.
October to December
• Work on your statement of intent and writing sample. Show drafts of these to the professors who are
writing letters that recommend you.
January and February (sometimes December)
• Applications are due!
There are several online sites that discuss the process of applying to PhD programs.
Below are just a few:
• The University of Chicago, Department of Philosophyo http://philosophy.uchicago.edu/prospective/admissions.html
• Brian Leiter’s Philosophical Gourmet Reporto http:Hwww.phi losophicalgourmet.com/applvingto.asp
Other sites you may want to examine:
• Philosophy Graduate Schools Friendly to Continental Philosophy
o hffp://www.earlham.edukphil/gradsch .htm
• NYU’s Listing of Graduate Programso http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/philo/guides/realguide.html
Information about Midwestern graduate schools to which you can apply for free:
• hffps://www.cic.netlstudents/freeapp/introduction
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