One of my former students is facing a wonderful, but very difficult, decision. She has been awarded admission to 3 doctoral programs in psychology. She wonders where to go - ... Read More

Spring is an important time for making decisions about graduate school. It is right about now that graduate programs send acceptance letters to successful applicants -- and applicants must choose ... Read More

There's no doubt that graduate students are feeling today's financial crunch. The New York Times reports that more students are seeking positions as resident advisors. A resident advisor lives in ... Read More

In grad school, particularly at the doctoral level, there are often unstated (and sometimes stated!) expectations for students' careers. In my graduate program, like many other doctoral programs, the expectation ... Read More

Rejection is common. Analyze the possible reasons for rejection and you'll build a better application for next time.

Even the best applicants are rejected from at least some of the programs to which they apply. Rejection truly is part of the process of applying to graduate school. That ... Read More

It's time for midterms and spring break! Study and take your exams, rest, and have fun, but also keep your eye on the horizon. Before you know it the end ... Read More

So, you're on the waiting list? What does that mean?!? Does it mean that you're "sort of" in?

Midsemester exams and papers leave most students stressed and exhausted. Manage your midterm stress with these tips.

For many of you the wait is over. Right about now graduate programs begin to notify successful applicants. Did you receive your acceptance letter? Great! Now what do you do?

One way to increase your odds of making it as a grad student is to learn important study skills, such as how to take notes in class.