Throughout graduate school you'll hear a lot of academic talks, but rarely are students taught how to give such talks. This table summarizes how to give a bad talk ... Read More

Like it or not, if you're applying to graduate school the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is on your to-do list. What is the GRE and how can you prepare for ... Read More

Applicants to graduate school sometimes become so concerned about the more challenging aspects of the application, like recommendation letters and admissions essays, that they forget the easy stuff, like transcripts.

Learn about the analytical writing section of the Graduate Record Exam

The New York Times has ended its Times Select program, which means that you can access all articles published in the New York Times for free (including that archive that ... Read More

What are the experiences that will help you to earn excellent letters of recommendation from faculty?

Are you applying to graduate, business, law, or medical school this year and want to share your experience? About Graduate School is seeking Guest Bloggers to tell readers about their ... Read More

If you're going back to school, don't be afraid. Get a head's up on what you should be aware of when returning to college or graduate school.

I got absolutely nothing done yesterday - no work at all. Why? Personal crises popped up. Nothing too serious; just everyday stuff that got blown out of proportion and ruined ... Read More

Graduate school is all about research. Therefore, it shouldn't be surprising that I can't stress the importance of research experience enough. This article from ScienceCareers.org discusses the value of research ... Read More

One reader writes: I'm applying to master's programs. I see national rankings for doctoral programs, but not master's. What do I do?" One thing you could do is to compare ... Read More

The letter of recommendation is critical to your graduate admissions application, yet is entirely dependent on someone else -- your professor. How you request a letter influences professors' responses and ... Read More

After graduating, I spent time abroad. I'm coming home soon and I'd like to get ready for grad school applications. My problem is recommendations. I haven't kept ... Read More

Learn more about graduate study via distance education: How do Online Graduate Programs Work? How do I know if my Online Degree is Valid? What to Consider when Choosing an Online Program for ... Read More

You've planned on attending graduate school, but you prepare your applications, you wonder whether you're ready for another three to eight years of graduate education. Should you take time off ... Read More

Want to ace the GRE? There is no quick fix -- only preparation works. Follow these steps

Many graduate programs require that students complete a Subject GRE Exam in addition to the General GRE. Here's info on the GRE Subject Tests: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, ... Read More

It's that time of year again. Though undergraduate students worry about the graduate admissions process and getting into graduate school, current graduate students and new graduates stress about the academic ... Read More

Journal reviews can be brutal. Graduate school is the time to learn how to handle criticism -- and reviews usually give a lot of that! This article, from Science's Next ... Read More

Most students dread the GRE Analytical Writing Section, but if you know what to expect and prepare, there's nothing to fear. Learn more about the GRE Analytical Writing Section here.