Lots of graduate students consider alternatives to academic careers but don't know how to get the experiences they need to launch careers outside of the ivory tower. This article from ... Read More

Want to become a teacher? Check out these resources on graduate study in education, including programs in elementary education, and resources to help you get a job.

Most doctoral degree recipients do not enter the workforce as faculty immediately after graduation. Instead, they work as postdoctoral researchers.

Graduate school is a long haul with few milestones with which to judge your progress. The lack of markers is part of what makes graduate study, particularly in doctoral programs, ... Read More

I want to go to graduate school for counseling psychology. Should I get a master's or doctoral degree? Good question: How do you decide between a masters and doctoral degree in ... Read More

Right after earning their doctoral degrees, most scientists are employed as postdocs. What is a postdoc?

Considerations in deciding whether to apply to medical school.

The constant stress and strain of graduate student life (not to mention faculty life!) is a major risk factor for burn out. This article examines emotional fatigue: its causes, how ... Read More

Tips for dealing with rejection in the graduate admissions process, learning from it, and moving on

If you're working on your dissertation or have just completed graduate school, you're probably loking ahead to going on the academic job market. The first step in applying for any ... Read More

How do you decide whether a doctoral degree is for you? This article provides general advice and links to discipline-specific advice from students. You'll also find more advice for deciding ... Read More

If you've begun hearing from graduate programs, it's time to make some decisions. Without a doubt, applying to graduate school is challenging, but additional challenges often await after acceptance. How ... Read More

What type of law should you specialize in? Here are your choices

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Have you been rejected by a graduate school but don't know why? Are you feeling upset and need help dealing with the rejection? Students are rejected for a variety of ... Read More

As admission to graduate school becomes more competitive, admissions interviews become commonplace. Be prepared.