Most graduate students begin the new year with a resolution or two, usually academic goals to achieve over the course of the year. Here are some ideas for changes to ... Read More

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Start your new year off right. Make resolutions that you can keep with these tips.

Many applicants to graduate school don't know where to begin. What are the components of a graduate school application? The first step in compiling your application is understanding what's being ... Read More

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So how does one find a topic for the thesis or dissertation? This article from the APS Observer details 8 steps in choosing a topic. Also see: Should Dissertation Writers Hire ... Read More

Writing is critical to surviving and thriving as an academic. Sure, you’ll write papers in graduate school, but if you’re planning a career in academia, writing is much more than ... Read More

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Organization -- being able to find what you need when you need it -- is critical for success in graduate school and in life. Learn more about how to keep ... Read More

The most current way to apply to graduate school is to use online forms provided either by the school or an outside provider.

You wrote an article, submitted it to a peer review journal, and waited. And waited. And waited. You final receive that long-awaited letter – and it’s a rejection! What next?

In graduate school and beyond, you're judged not only by how you present your own work, but by the respect you show your colleagues.

The Graduate Record Exam evokes fear in the hearts of most graduate students. The best way to overcome your fear is to dive in and prepare well. Follow these tips ... Read More

Perhaps the single most important element of a graduate-school application is the student's personal statement. Follow an applicant's journey in this article from the Chronicle of Higher Education. Also see: Preparation and ... Read More