Ph.D. Prep Track and Doctoral Student Q&A

Topics for Those Considering the Ph.D. Prep Track
What will I learn in the Prep Track that I won't learn elsewhere? Should I work in industry before getting a Ph.D.? What is life like as a doctoral student? What is life like as an accounting professor? What is accounting research? Why I didn't get a Ph.D. What classes should I take? How much do accounting professors make? Should I get a Ph.D. in a subject area other than accounting? Am I cutting off options by deciding to do the Prep Track? What international opportunities are available to professors at US institutions?
Ph.D. Prep Track Members- Preparing for Doctoral School
How do you succeed in a Ph.D. program? Should I find a teaching opportunity before my Ph.D. program? Where can I find teaching opportunities? Mathematics Review for Doctoral Students Free Lectures in Mathematics How do I prepare for comprehensive exams? Should I take the CPA exam before entering a doctoral program? How should I prepare for the GMAT?
Ph.D. Prep Track Members- Deciding on a School and Applying to a Doctoral Program
What Ph.D. program should I attend? What should I expect when I visit a campus? How do I get into a research intensive PhD program? The Application Process

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