Should You Change Your Name During Graduate School?
Tuesday July 31, 2007
As graduate students and professionals, our names indicate a whole body of work. Conference attendees scan name tags for familiar names. Names are associated with theories, research, and lifetimes of ... Read More
The Lingo of Academe
Thursday July 26, 2007
Just because you've been a student seemingly forever -- with no end in sight -- doesn't mean that you get all the jargon used in academia. This primer from the ... Read More
Types of Financial Aid for Graduate Students
Wednesday July 25, 2007
Trying to figure out how to pay for grad school? There are several options that a grad student can consider to finance their education. Learn about the different types of ... Read More
Completing the Doctorate
Tuesday July 24, 2007
What supports do graduate students need to complete the doctorate? A new survey by the Council of Graduate Schools reveals that 80% of new doctorates surveyed reported that receiving financial ... Read More
Manage Your Time: Time Management for Graduate Students
Monday July 23, 2007
Learn how to manage your time and increase your graduate student efficiency.
What Classes to Take Before Applying to Law School?
Thursday July 19, 2007
It's summer, but you shouldn't stop thinking about your future. If you're planning on applying to law school, carefully consider your choice of courses. What classes should you take before ... Read More
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Personal Statement
Wednesday July 18, 2007
Having trouble writing your admissions essay? Consider these questions to prepare your personal statement. Your answers to these questions can help you choose a topic for your essay and organize ... Read More
Research Experience for Graduate Admissions
Tuesday July 17, 2007
Graduate programs, especially PhD programs, highly value research experience. Here's how to get it.
Accrediting Associations
Friday July 13, 2007
Is that graduate program that you're considering legitimate? Valid programs are accredited by at least one of these agencies.
Get Motivated to Work
Monday July 9, 2007
We've all been there: writing that paper that feels like it will never end. How do you improve your motivation? Try these tips:
Commuter Student Challenges
Friday July 6, 2007
In the Graduate School Forum, a reader writes:
For the past four years I have lived apart from my spouse - I commute 3 hours to graduate school, spend 4 days ... Read More
Teach with an International Degree?
Thursday July 5, 2007
To paraphrase a recent poster to the Grad School Forum:
I hold a Master's degree, from Britain, and seek elementary school teacher's certification. Will a British master's degree qualify as an ... Read More
The Structure and Organization of a Personal Statement
Tuesday July 3, 2007
A comprehensible and interesting essay is your ticket to graduate school. Learn how to write a well structure and organized personal statement by following our format.
What Do Graduate Schools Want?
Monday July 2, 2007
What do graduate admissions committees look for in graduate applicants? Understanding what graduate schools want in applicants is the first step in tailoring your experiences and application to make yourself ... Read More