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Choosing an Online Graduate Degree: Warning Signs Created: Friday, May 24, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Online graduate programs are increasingly common options for earning master’s and doctoral degrees. But not all programs are legitimate. Here are warning signs of graduate programs to avoid.
Is Online Graduate Study for You? Created: Friday, May 24, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Once considered risky, over the last decade online graduate study has become a legitimate option for masters and even doctoral degree. Should you earn your graduate degree online?
What Can You Do About Poor GRE Scores? Created: Monday, November 22, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Receiving a GRE score that you're unhappy with can make you wonder if graduate school is for you. Here's what you can do.
Should I Guess on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)? Created: Saturday, October 03, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
If I don't know the answer, should I guess?
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Review Courses Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Info to help you choose a GRE review class.
Understanding Your GRE Scores Created: Sunday, July 17, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
How do I understand the new GRE scores?
Should You Take a GRE Review Course? Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Some say it’s the best way to prepare for the GRE and others say it’s a scam. Is a GRE review course right for you?
All About Recommendation Letters Created: Sunday, November 23, 2003 Updated: Saturday, April 06, 2013
All about recommendation letters for graduate school: What they are and how to get them.
You’re Accused of Plagiarism: What Now? Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
What do you do when your professor says you’ve plagiarized your paper?
Getting Mentored in Grad School Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Mentors are important to your professional development. Here’s how to find yours.
Do's and Don'ts for Requesting a Grad School Recommendation Letter Created: Saturday, September 15, 2007 Updated: Saturday, March 09, 2013
How you request a recommendation letter influences its quality. Here's what to do and not do.
What You Need to Know About Medical School Created: Friday, June 23, 2006 Updated: Saturday, March 09, 2013
What you need to know to gain admission to medical school.
Organize and Write Your Graduate Admissions Essay Created: Monday, May 08, 2006 Updated: Sunday, March 03, 2013
Organize your admissions essay to get your point across - and get into grad school.
Letters of Recommendation: Examples Created: Sunday, November 02, 2008 Updated: Sunday, March 03, 2013
Some examples of recommendation letters to review as you begin to write a letter of recommendation for your student.
Your Law School Admissions Essay: What Not to Do Created: Monday, February 25, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
What not to include in your personal statement or admissions essay for law school.
Tips for Writing Recommendation Letters Created: Sunday, November 23, 2003 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Tips for faculty who write letters of recommendation for students who seek admittance to graduate school
How to Request a Recommendation Letter Two Years Later - and While Abroad? Created: Saturday, September 11, 2010 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
How do you request a letter of recommendation for graduate school when you've been out of school for two years and are living abroad?
Who should I ask to write my recommendation letter? Created: Sunday, October 19, 2003 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Your questions about letters of recommendation for graduate study answered. Who should you ask for a recommendation letter?
Making a Statement: Your Law School Admissions Essay Created: Monday, February 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
How to write a personal statement for your law school application.
Example of a Graduate School Recommendation Letter Written by a Professor Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013
A sample letter written by a professor for a student who is applying to graduate school.
Sample Grad School Recommendation Letter by a Professor Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Saturday, February 09, 2013
Writing a letter of recommendation and don't know where to start? Check out this sample recommendation letter written by a professor for a student that is planning on attending graduate school.
Trouble Starting Your Admissions Essay? Created: Sunday, November 16, 2003 Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013
Don't know how to begin your graduate admissions essay? Here are some ideas to break through writer's block.
What is the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing? Created: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013
About the MFA in writing
Is the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing for You? Created: Sunday, January 27, 2013 Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013
Is the MFA in Writing for You?
Sample Recommendation Letter from an Employer Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Friday, January 04, 2013
Sample letter of recommendation written by an employer for an employee who is applying to graduate school.
Is a PsyD for You? Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Many debate the relative merits of the psychology PhD and PsyD. Is a PsyD a good choice?
Six Ways to Prepare for Your Medical School Interview Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Do your homework to ace the medical school interview.
What to Give Your Grad Student this Holiday Season Created: Sunday, December 18, 2011 Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012
What do you give your favorite graduate student this holiday season?
Gifts for Graduate Students Created: Sunday, December 06, 2009 Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012
Wondering what to get the graduate student on your list? Try these sure to please gifts for graduate students.
Should Applicants Email Grad School Professors? Created: Saturday, November 24, 2012 Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012
Is it a good idea to contact faculty at the programs to which you are applying?
Should You Ask a Teaching Assistant for a Recommendation Letter? Created: Saturday, November 24, 2012 Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012
Your TA might know you best, but should he or she write your grad school recommendation letter?
Tips for Emailing Professors at Graduate Programs Created: Saturday, November 24, 2012 Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2012
Thinking of sending an email to potential advisors at a graduate program to which you are applying? Follow these tips.

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