Here it is, New Year's Eve. As a new year begins, many people take time to pause and consider where they have been and where they'd like to go. I'm ... Read More

Many of you may not be aware that I'm a professor by day, Gradschool Guide by night. It's finals week and, in one of my classes, I assigned a major ... Read More

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

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Graduate school doesn't teach students how to teach. Most graduate students and new faculty learn how to teach by immersing themselves in the classroom, using their undergraduate students as their ... Read More

What is your teaching philosophy? If you're applying for a faculty position, be prepared to send a statement of teaching philosophy to discuss how you approach teaching because professors' roles ... Read More

Guest blogger, Dan Star chronicles his experiences applying to graduate school in journalism. In this first installment he introduces himself and his quest. The next installment will appear next week. ... Read More

Guest blogger, Rachel Smith shares her experiences in applying to graduate programs in art history. Read this first installment of her blog. The next installment will be published next week. ... Read More

I don't know about you, but this time of year leaves me feeling scattered. As a professor with two weeks left of classes, I'm scrambling to do it all -- ... Read More

Thanking those who write letters of recommendation on your behalf is not just good manners, it's solid professional advice. Here's a sample letter to illustrate this simple but very effective ... Read More