In academia we tend to define success as having obtained a tenure-track position. And then, having obtained tenure. And ultimately being promoted to full professor. However, there are many ways ... Read More

It's a common scenario. You graduate and get a job. Years pass and you decide to go to grad school. What happens next? Where do you turn for letters of ... Read More

Every year several publications post lists of "top" graduate schools, but nearly all refer to doctoral programs. A reader asks, "I see national rankings for doctoral programs, but not master's. ... Read More

Writing a recommendation letter for one of your students? Most graduate students who teach will be asked to write on behalf of one or more of their students. We've talked ... Read More

Writing a letter of recommendation is all about the applicant, right? Yes. But not always. If you're writing a letter of recommendation on behalf of student you might find that ... Read More

The academic job search runs in full force roughly from August to February. Most jobs have application deadlines in December, though some are earlier or later. The first step in ... Read More

Aspiring graduate students have more options than ever before. Until recently, students who wished to pursue a graduate education often were forced to relocate in order to live near school ... Read More

Letters of recommendation are required components of nearly all graduate school applications. They're also one of the most important parts of a student's application. What makes for a good letter? ... Read More

Many applicants to graduate school seek to change careers rather than simply continue their undergraduate education. Do you need a bachelor's degree in the field in order to apply to ... Read More

Many graduate students complete their studies anticipating a career in academics, as researchers and professors. That's how grad students are socialized. Typically faculty seek to prepare students to take on ... Read More

Well, maybe not easy, but it can make writing the graduate admissions essay less overwhelming. Engage in a bit of self-evaluation -- simply set aside some time to think about ... 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. ... Read More

Just the other day a student popped his head into my office and mentioned that he's applying to graduate school. This year. He asked what he needs to do. I ... Read More