Monday, May 30, 2011

Comps, BU Style

Dear Rachel:

I am very pleased to inform you that you have passed the comprehensive examination, which serves as Part 1 of the PhD qualifying examination. The second half of the PhD qualifying examination is an oral exam based on a research project directed by one of the Astronomy faculty. You should complete the oral exam within about one year from now.

Congratulations on your acheivement, and best wishes for your continued progress toward the PhD degree.

Yours sincerely,
Alan P. Marscher
Professor of Astronomy

Suck it, Irvine.

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