Is graduate school right for you? Sometimes that's not the right question. Instead ask yourself "Should I go to grad school NOW?" Not all students go straight from undergrad ... Read More

It's that time of year. Everyone loves the holidays but students (and faculty) find that the weeks leading up to the holidays are punctuated by stress: exams, papers, presentations, grading, ... Read More

Many graduate applications list the average GPA of incoming students. Some list cut-off scores. What do you do if your GPA is low?

Is it an imposition to ask faculty to not only write letters of recommendation but to return them to the student, each in a separate signed and sealed envelope. Is ... Read More

The admissions essay is one of the most important parts of your graduate school application. Don't simply churn it out. Take time to reflect on yourself - your characteristics, strengths, ... Read More

If you haven't already taken midterm exams, you will shortly. Most students in the US find the couple of weeks right before Thanksgiving very stressful with multiple exams, papers, and ... Read More

The thesis or dissertation is the culmination of your career as a graduate student. As with all other aspects of the graduate school process, your success is influenced by your ... Read More

Are you writing (or getting!) a letter of recommendation? What makes for an effective letter? A poor letter? What might a letter from an employer look like as compared with ... Read More

Regardless of whether you are a TA or instructor, grad student or faculty member, writing a statement of teaching philosophy is important for your professional development. What makes for good ... Read More

Every professor assigns readings that you are expected to complete before attending class. Not all students complete these assignments and, usually, professors can tell. Aside from embarrassment, why should you ... Read More