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? 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?
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 How do I prepare for comprehensive exams? What should I do to excel during coursework? Should I take the CPA exam before entering a doctoral program? How should I prepare the GMAT?
Ph.D. Prep Track Members- Deciding on a School and Applying to a Doctoral Program
Do's and Do not's on Campus Visits 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? When will I hear back from schools?

---

Main Page ► Ph.D. Prep Track and Doctoral Student Q&A