As we prepare for the holidays most of us happily close our books (or perhaps throw them out!) when the Fall semester ends. Don't chuck that material so quickly. Take a moment or two from holiday preparations to consider your course work this past semester - and what to with your class materials before the class fades from your memory.

The MBA is a popular degree that offers opportunities to advance your knowledge but also to advance your career. That said, an MBA is not for everyone. Is it right for you?

What I first considered applying to graduate school, I was confused and nervous about the part of the application referred to as "letters of recommendation." What are such letters? Who writes them? I'm not the only one to wonder and worry. Here's what you need to know about the letter of recommendation.

The thesis or dissertation is the culmination of your career as a graduate student. As with all other aspects of the graduate school process, your success is influenced by your relationships with faculty. Your thesis or dissertation committee supervises and evaluates your work -- and determines if your work qualifies you to receive your master's or doctoral degree. Take care in choosing your committee. Follow these guidelines.