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Should You Go To Grad School? 5 Reasons You Should — And 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t
“To be or not to be” a graduate student – that is the question many young professionals face when thinking about the next phase of their career. Some start thinking about graduate school while they’re still completing their undergraduate degree, while others don’t consider it until they’re a few years into the workforce. When contemplating […]
Master’s vs. PhD: What’s the Difference?
When you are at a college or university, you are likely pursuing the same goal as most other undergraduate students: an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree. However, what happens if you want to continue your formal education? You generally have three options. You can pursue a Master’s, a PhD, or both! In today’s guide, we will […]
How Long Does It Take to Get a Ph.D.?
A Ph.D. is a great achievement in an academic’s life. You’ve worked hard through your undergraduate courses, graduated, perhaps even moved through a master’s program and written a thesis, and now you are considering an even more advanced degree. But what exactly are you in for? What is a Ph.D.? Ph.D. stands for Doctor of […]
How to Evaluate Graduate Programs and Find the Right Fit
How to Evaluate Graduate Programs and Find the Right Fit Choosing which graduate program to pursue is an extremely important decision in one’s career. It can become an overwhelming task given the number of options available nowadays. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is picking something without researching the university or program in-depth […]
What is Graduate School and Why Should You Go?
Coming up with a grad school timeline is crucial for preparing for your graduate applications. Check out this article for how to create one!
5 Books Everyone Should Read Before Grad School
Getting into grad school means a wealth of new experiences. While professors may help you understand subject matter, there are many lessons to be learned outside of lecture halls. To help you prepare for situations not covered in your assigned reading material, our friends at Textbooks.com compiled a list of the top 5 books everyone […]
Does your Undergraduate Degree Matter for Grad School?
While the college application process is certainly difficult to navigate, there are a lot of resources available to college applicants to help them through the process. Applying to graduate school is no simple task either, but depending on which graduate school you’re considering, the information is limited. For students interested in pursuing an MBA or […]
Graduate School Hopefuls: Helpful Blogs to Follow
Since you’re reading this post, my guess is that you already know blogs are a great resource for information about the GRE and how to get into grad school. 🙂 But aside from the Magoosh blog, what other blogs should you follow? Below are 3 must-reads, covering topics from the GRE to admissions to grad […]