Students participating in the seminar are organized into study or preparation groups. These groups are designed to encourage the students to share information and approaches to exam preparation. Each ...

The Comprehensive Exam tests knowledge of graduate-level mathematics. The purpose is to ensure that each student has the necessary knowledge to conduct research in his or her area of concentration.

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Before admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree, students must pass a comprehensive examination. The exam is subject to the basic requirements of the Graduate School but also the specific ...

One purpose of the exam is to help PhD students build their skills in important areas, including formulating their ideas and plans in the form of a research proposal, reviewing literature related to ...