Hordes of students are applying to law school to escape the troubled economy. According to the Law School Admission Council, "90,853 people submitted applications to American Bar Association-accredited law schools last ... Read More

This excellent article from the NYTimes follows up on three female graduates of MIT and explores the three different paths they've taken: the professor, the entrepreneur, and the patent agent. ... Read More

Last week's blackout made us realize how technology (and electricity) is integral to our daily routines. The blackout hurt the advertising industry and air travel, and made scientists scramble to ... Read More

OK, you've moved into to your new place and are ready to embark on the new school year. Not so fast! Take some time to get your space organized as ... Read More

Forty percent of business schools report a drop in applications for admission during the 2002-2003 school year. Fears over jobs, the economy, and how to finance the degree are to ... Read More

For success in graduate school and beyond, it's critical that you quickly get in the habit of writing and submitting your research to journals in your field. How do you ... Read More

No more waiting in endless lines at the post office to mail bulky applications -- or paying through the nose for overnight delivery: You can submit your application to graduate ... Read More

Applications to prestigious business schools were down nearly one-third for the incoming 2003 class. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, foreign students comprise much of the drop-off. Though there are ... Read More

Women are entering scientific careers at record rates, though there's still no certain path to success for women in the sciences. This article explores the challenges that women faculty in ... Read More

The recent decision by the US Supreme Court on affirmative action has received wide attention. About College Admissions Guide, Shah J. Chaudhry, discusses the decision and provides a timeline of ... Read More

"If I want to achieve a Ph.D. in economics what steps would you advise me to take and what books and courses would I need to study to gain the ... Read More

What's SEVIS? It's the Student Exchange and Information System, revived by Congress shortly after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. The system was to be up ... Read More