Getting into Grad School

About the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Published: 17 June 2013
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Graduate School Application Process
Tags: about the gre, gre prep, what is gre

Scores from the Graduate Record Examination, commonly referred to as the GRE, are considered by fellowship panels or admissions representatives of graduate schools as part of your grad school application, which also include undergraduate records, personal statements, and recommendation letters. About the GRE Because graduate and business school applicants may come from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds, the GRE was designed to assess candidates’ qualifications for…

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How to Write a Personal Statement

Published: 19 February 2013
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Graduate School Application Process
Tags: graduate personal statement, how to write a personal statement

Why is it important to know how to write a personal statement? Many graduate schools require more than just an application and your standardized test scores. Look below for some tips on how to write a personal statement as well as what some things you may have heard that are not recommended. How to Write a Personal Statement Tips: 1. Research the school to which you are applying. Tailor your…

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Should I Go Straight into Grad School or Work First?

Published: 11 February 2013
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Is Graduate School for Me?
Tags: graduate school or work

Many undergraduates who are considering grad school often wonder if they should go straight into graduate school or work for a few years beforehand. The simple answer to this question is that you will have to decide which option is best for you, whether it be graduate school or work. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. Below are some factors to consider when you are trying to decide between…

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Where to go for Grad School: Staying Local or Relocating

Published: 4 February 2013
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Categories: Finding the Right Graduate School, Getting into Grad School
Tags: where to go for grad school

Location is a huge factor in deciding where to go for grad school. With regard to location, you really only have two options: staying local or relocating. Some grad-school hopefuls struggle to decide between the two. Below are some of the advantages and disadvantages of staying local and relocating to find a graduate school. Staying Local There are many benefits of staying local in deciding where to go for…

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Funded vs Nonfunded Graduate Programs

Published: 15 June 2011
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Categories: Finding the Right Graduate School, Getting into Grad School
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A major factor in selecting a potential graduate program is whether or not that program offers any graduate program funding, in other words, stipends to its students. For many students who are pursuing graduate study, selecting a graduate program based on funding seems like a no-brainer: find a graduate program that offers the most money to its students. On the surface, this seems like a sound decision, but you should…

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Your Grad School Application Timeline

Published: 15 June 2011
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The ability to plan efficiently is a skill that you’ll use throughout your entire graduate program, beginning with your grad school application. Starting your applications early not only provides you with more time to review and perfect your application but also can increase your odds of being admitted. Typically, applications for entry to most PhD programs during fall semester are due in December or January, and applications for entry…

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Handling the Application Process

Published: 15 June 2011
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The graduate school application process is intricate and can be intimidating, but there are ways to alleviate some of the pressure. Planning ahead is the most important rule when applying to graduate school because most problems occur as a result of procrastination and last-minute planning. The following are some tricks that you can use to help you handle the application process. Creating a presence at your preferred universities is…

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Things to Consider when Applying to Grad School

Published: 15 June 2011
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Graduate School Application Process
Tags: applying to graduate school, life as a graduate student

There are many factors that you should consider when you are deciding which graduate school to apply to as well as the application process itself: Who Is Interviewing Whom? It is easy to lose sight of your needs when you are applying to graduate school, but it is important to remember that although the faculty members are interviewing you, you are also interviewing the faculty members. Do their research…

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Graduate School: Just How Expensive is it?

Published: 15 June 2011
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Tags: cost of graduate school

The cost of graduate school varies widely depending on your field, area of study, and location, among other factors. When comparing schools and determining your budget, make sure you take all expenses into consideration and not only focus on tuition. Here are a few suggestions to help you out. Tuition Tuition is typically your biggest expense of the cost of graduate school. Law students can pay $11,000 to $52,000…

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The Next Step: Should I Go to Graduate School?

Published: 15 June 2011
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Categories: Getting into Grad School, Is Graduate School for Me?
Tags: should I go to graduate school

You’re nearly there! You’ve aced most of your undergrad classes already and are beginning to count the credit hours until your graduation. However, perhaps you’re a student who isn’t satisfied with having only a Bachelor’s degree. You have a hunger for knowledge and more drive than most of your classmates, so what’s next? Perhaps you have asked yourself “Should I go to graduate school?” The application process for graduate school…

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