It's not just graduate students that face interviews this time of year. Applicants to faculty positions can also expect to be invited to interview (if they're lucky!). Here are some ... Read More

Your application has won you an interview! You haven't yet been accepted -- and what you do now will determine whether you're a successful applicant or one who repeats the ... Read More

As you put the finishing touches on your graduate admissions essay take a moment to review these tips on what to do, and importantly, not do. Ensure that your essay ... Read More

Ever feel like you're good, but not that good? That someday, maybe the next test or research project, it will become obvious to everyone that you really don't belong in ... Read More

Ideally graduate students should make their studies a priority and refrain from any kind of employment. However, outside employment often is not an option for graduate students. What do you ... Read More

You've got an interview, now what? Remember that the interview is a two-way street. They are interviewing you to determine your fit to the program, but you should critically examine ... Read More

The first step in applying for scholarships, grants, assistantships, and other forms of financial aid for graduate school is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be ... Read More

Many graduate students make ends meet with a teaching assistantship, a position awarded by their department that require them to teach one or more courses or lab sections each semester. ... Read More

Most students work at least part-time while in college. However, employment is often controversial in many graduate programs. Should you work during grad school? Before making your decision, think carefully ... Read More

You got in. Now how do you pay for it?

The process of getting into graduate school begins long before an application form is completed or an admissions essay drafted. The most successful students are mindful of their goal of ... Read More