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APPENDIX B: ADVICE TO POTENTIAL GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Pages 62-63

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... Students should seek programs with a positive learning environment, that is, programs that actively provide advice and support for course work, qualifying examinations, research, and the thesis. The learning environment can make the difference between failure and success in graduate school.
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... Will course work provide a sufficiently broad background in the mathematical sciences? is support in studying for qualifying examinations available from the department or from shrouds of students?
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