Letters for a NonTrad Student?
Wednesday May 28, 2008
Recently a reader wrote me with a question about applying to graduate school:
"I have been out of college for 17 years, so I do not think I could use my ... Read More
Should You Go to Graduate School?
Tuesday May 27, 2008
Some graduates already have their future mapped out. Most graduates don't. Is graduate school in the future for you? Only you can know if it is right for you.
Timeline for Applying to Medical School
Friday May 23, 2008
It's the end of the school year, but just the right time to prepare for next semester. If you're planning on going to medical school, follow this timeline.
Writing a Letter of Recommendation: Getting Started
Wednesday May 21, 2008
Like most new instructors, I was pretty clueless when I wrote my first letter of recommendation. After all, it's a huge responsiblity! That letter plays a big role in whether ... Read More
Graduation Blues
Tuesday May 20, 2008
You've been looking forward to graduation since you first started college or graduate school. It's finally here! Why aren't you happier? Students spend a great deal of time and effort ... Read More
Reading: Improve Your Comprehension and Efficiency
Saturday May 17, 2008
Ever read an article and not recall much about it? Scholarly reading is very different from reading for pleasure. In graduate school, you need better strategies for reading that mountain ... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About the GRE
Saturday May 17, 2008
What you need to know about the GRE
Email Etiquette
Monday May 12, 2008
As a professor, I can't begin to tell you how often I receive inappropriate and unprofessional emails from students. While a lot of people understand the importance of following certain ... Read More
Is it a Good Idea to Apply to the Same University Where You Earned Your BA?
Friday May 9, 2008
I'm applying to a school that is part of the same university I got my B.A. from. Will they see this as a positive (I liked the school so much ... Read More
Should You Go to Graduate School?
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Is graduate school right for you? Only you can answer that question. Whether to go to graduate school is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. Here are ... Read More
Letters of Recommendation for Non-Traditional Applicants to Graduate School
Monday May 5, 2008
Not every applicant to graduate school is a 21 year-old senior in college. Many applicants seek to return to school several (or many) years after earning a bachelor's degree. What ... Read More
Preparing for Law School Admissions
Friday May 2, 2008
Planning on applying to law school? Make this your first stop for law school admissions information.