Using Graduate School Strategically
Friday March 30, 2007
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
Becoming a Teacher
Thursday March 29, 2007
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.
Postdocs
Tuesday March 27, 2007
Most doctoral degree recipients do not enter the workforce as faculty immediately after graduation. Instead, they work as postdoctoral researchers.
What to Do When You Advance To Doctoral Candidacy
Friday March 23, 2007
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
Counseling Psych Help!
Thursday March 22, 2007
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
What is a Post-Doc and How do I Find One?
Wednesday March 21, 2007
Right after earning their doctoral degrees, most scientists are employed as postdocs. What is a postdoc?
Is Medical School for You?
Tuesday March 20, 2007
Considerations in deciding whether to apply to medical school.
Emotional Fatigue: Coping With Academic Pressure
Sunday March 18, 2007
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
Dealing with Rejection
Friday March 16, 2007
Tips for dealing with rejection in the graduate admissions process, learning from it, and moving on
Various Types of Colleges and Universities
Thursday March 15, 2007
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
Questions To Ask When Thinking About Pursuing a Ph.D.
Wednesday March 14, 2007
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
Selecting a Graduate Program
Monday March 12, 2007
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
Law Specialities
Friday March 9, 2007
What type of law should you specialize in? Here are your choices
What Can I Expect During Law School?
Wednesday March 7, 2007
What is law school really like?
You've been Rejected: How to Deal
Tuesday March 6, 2007
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
Graduate School Interviews: What You Need to Know
Monday March 5, 2007
As admission to graduate school becomes more competitive, admissions interviews become commonplace. Be prepared.