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Choosing a Graduate Program

You're going to grad school, but where? How do you choose the right graduate program?

Can I Reapply to a Graduate Program After Being Rejected?

A reader asks: "I was rejected and I'm confused. Can I reapply to the same graduate school?"

Can You Change Fields from Undergrad to Grad?

Is it common for students to pursue an undergraduate degree in one field and then a graduate degree in another?

Are There National Rankings for Master's Programs?

I'm applying to master's programs. I see national rankings for doctoral programs, but not master's. What do I do?"

Choosing Among Two Graduate Programs

Most students worry about whether they will be accepted to any graduate program. Some, however, are faced with the unexpected (but delightful) decision of choosing among two or more graduate programs.

Studying at Your "Safety School"

What happens when you are rejected by the graduate program of your dreams? How do you enter your safety school, the graduate program you knew you could get into, without feeling dejected?

Selecting a Graduate Program

It's time to choose. How do you figure out which graduate program is for you?

Q&A About Choosing a Program

Question: I am currently finishing my senior year and I need help deciding on a graduate school. I have been accepted to two programs, but I can't figure out which is better.

Applying to Graduate School at the Same University Where You Earned Your BA

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 I'm coming back), a negative (not a fresh face or something?) or neither?

Criteria for Choosing a Graduate Program

So how do you choose a graduate program? This article offers essential advice on what to consider as you make this important decision.

Customized Graduate School Rankings

Weight rankings on graduate programs based on your own criteria with this engine from phds.org

College Rankings: Caution and Controversy

A discussion (with links!) on the validity of college rankings. You decide.

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