How do you abbreviate graduation year?

When abbreviating a year, remove the first two numbers and indicate the omission by using an apostrophe:

2009 becomes ’09 (not ’09)
2010 becomes ’10 (not ’10)
2525 becomes ’25 (if we’re still alive)

How do you write class of the year?

Use an “s” without an apostrophe after the year to indicate spans of decades or centuries. Use an apostrophe before the year for class years or abbreviations to indicate the first two numbers of the year are omitted.

How do you write graduation year after name?

Alumni names are expressed with an apostrophe and the last two digits of the graduation year (e.g., Jane Doe ’96). Note the direction of the apostrophe. Jane Doe ’96 is correct; Jane Doe ’96 is not.

What percentage of PhD students drop out?

In the research literature about students dropping out of doctoral programs (or “attrition”, as they call it), very often the ballpark of 40–60% attrition rate is mentioned 1.

What makes a bad PhD supervisor?

1) Abusive supervision A PhD supervisor with an abusive supervision style may respond in a rude way, may humiliate people, blame other people for their own mistakes, and/or break promises. This may sound extreme, but it is something that has been reported in several studies.

How do I get a successful PhD?

Grad Student Advice Series: 10 Ways To Be A Successful PhD…

1) Choose The Right University. *Research ahead of time which Universities express/match up with your best research interests and goals.
2) Keep The Passion.
3) Learn.
4) Network.
5) Read.
6) Communicate.
7) Work hard.
8) Persevere.

How hard is it to get into a PhD program?

The fact is that it is statistically difficult to be accepted to a PhD program. Many of the larger schools receive 200+ applications for only a handful of spots (though acceptance rates can vary based on the school and department in question).