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What is Graduate School and Why Should You Go?

By Rachel Kapelke-Dale In: Graduate School

What is grad school, what are the requirements, and how do you get in? Get the graduate school 101 from our experts in this post.

GRE Scores for Top Universities

By Chris Swimmer In: GRE Scores

GRE scores for schools in 2020: see GRE score ranges for your target grad programs. Where does your score rank amongst GRE scores for top universities?

GRE Scores by Program Major

By Rita Neumann In: About the GRE, GRE Scores

Trying to set a competitive target GRE score? Here are the most recent (2016-17) average GRE scores by major, according to ETS.

GRE Scores for Engineering Programs

By Chris Swimmer In: About the GRE, GRE Scores

Want to know what GRE scores for engineering programs will be required? Chris rounds up the average scores of accepted students and top universities

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GRE Scores for Business Schools

By Chris Swimmer In: About the GRE, GRE Scores

Hoping to use your GRE scores for business schools admission? Want to know where your GRE scores put you in comparison to other b-school aspirants?

I Didn’t Get In! Dealing with Grad School Rejection

By Chris Lele In: Graduate School

Were you rejected from all of your grad schools and now don't know what to do about it? There's hope!

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20+ Schools That Don’t Require the GRE in 2021

By Anika Manzoor In: Graduate School

Are there grad schools that don't require the GRE? What about schools waiving GRE requirements in 2020? Get the answers in this post!

5 Books Everyone Should Read Before Grad School

By Rachael Brandt In: Graduate School

Going to grad school? Check out these 5 must-read books, recommended by Textbooks.com!

Does your Undergraduate Degree Matter for Grad School?

By Frances Wong In: Graduate School

Does your undergraduate degree matter for grad school? Learn more about taking a step closer to a career you’re passionate about!

3 Ways to Deal with Your Low GPA

By Linda Abraham In: Graduate School

Are you concerned that your low undergrad GPA will keep you from getting into a grad school of your choice? Here are 3 things you can do about it.

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By Rita Neumann In: Graduate School, GRE Resources

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GRE for PhD

By Chris Lele In: Graduate School

Wondering what kind of GRE score you'll be expected to have when applying for your PhD program? GRE expert Chris Lele offers some clarity

GRE for Business School

By Chris Lele In: Graduate School

Can you take the GRE for Business school? Should you? Get the low down and whether it's okay or not.

Grad School Application Tips in Social Media

By Rachel Wisuri In: Graduate School

Explore some of the most useful social sites for finding information about the grad school application process!

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Graduate School Hopefuls: Helpful Blogs to Follow

By Rachel Wisuri In: Graduate School

Looking for more GRE resources? Here are three must-read blogs covering topics from the GRE to admissions to grad school life and beyond.

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