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Dr. Philippe Barr

With an MA from McGill University and a PhD from NYU, Dr. Philippe Barr is a former assistant professor at the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at UNC-Chapel Hill. In addition to providing original scholarly research by publishing one book and several articles, Dr. Barr also served on admission committees for several MA and PhD programs. Dr. Barr’s clients have been accepted in PhD programs in a wide variety of fields and disciplines.

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July 10, 2020

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PhD Program Selection: Does School Ranking Matter?

PhD program selection does school ranking matter

Because tenure-track jobs are scarce, selecting the right PhD program is an extremely important decision that can have a dramatic impact on your future career. When it comes to making this important choice, many students often rely on school rankings to determine which PhD program is best for them, in hopes that banking on a… 

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Article by Philippe Barr / Grad School Admissions / grad rankings, PhD, phd admissions

June 19, 2020

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4 Tips for Securing Effective Recommendation Letters for PhD Admissions at Top Programs

phd recommendation letters

Letters of recommendation are one the most important components of your doctoral program application. In fact, they can often make or break your candidature; for example, an outstanding letter of recommendation can make up for a low GRE score, while a lukewarm letter that reads as a template can raise flags despite good grades and… 

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Article by Philippe Barr / Grad School Admissions / Grad School Letters of Recommendation, PhD

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