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Friday Links: Grad School in the Humanities, Choosing the Right Grad Program, & More!

Lauren Golin —  June 14, 2013 — Leave a comment
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Take a time out to catch up with this week's grad school news!

Here’s a roundup of our favorite GRE links from the week. Enjoy the weekend!

Don’t Be Afraid of Going to Graduate School in the Humanities (Pacific Standard)

Full-time, tenure-track professorships in the humanities are famously scarce. But that’s not a reason to avoid an advanced degree.

3 Concerns of International Grad School Applicants (U.S. News Education)

Here are some answers to common application questions from prospective international graduate students.

How to Choose the Right Graduate Program? Consider Your Personal Life (About.com Graduate School)

Sometimes you have to look beyond academics to choose the right graduate program for you.

3 Key Ways College, Graduate School Differ (U.S. News Education)

Grad School isn’t a continuation of college. Be prepared for larger workloads and more responsibility.

Graduate Degrees with Strong Career Prospects (Graduate Guide)

Here are some of the best fields to consider in graduate school when it comes to the current job market.

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Friday Links: College vs. Grad School, Applying with a Low GPA, and More!

Lauren Golin —  June 7, 2013 — Leave a comment

Happy FridayHere’s a roundup of our favorite GRE links from the week. Happy Friday and happy reading!

I Have a Low GPA: Should I Apply to Grad School? (About.com Graduate School)

One prospective grad student with a low GPA asks whether it’s best to apply with the risk of not getting accepted to wait to improve his credentials.

You Only Hate Grad School Because You Think You’re Suppose To (Salon)

Imagine that instead of being exposed to the miserable stereotype, you were told about the wonderful flexibility of the academic schedule, the constant intellectual stimulation, and the ability to concentrate on one topic for years at a time.

3 Key Ways College, Graduate School Differ (U.S. News Education)

Grad school isn’t a continuation of college. Be prepared for larger workloads and more responsibility.

What I Wish I Knew in Grad School: Current and Former Students Share 16 Tips (Psych Central)

Psych Central spoke with current and former students from different types of clinical and counseling psychology programs to get their tips for graduate school success.

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Friday Links: Grad School Orientation, Career Advice, and More!

Lauren Golin —  May 31, 2013 — Leave a comment

newsHappy Friday! It’s time to take a break from GRE prep to catch up on some of the top grad school tips and news links from the week:

Warren Buffett Shared Some Great Career Advice For Millennials (Business Insider)

Here are some highlights of Warren Buffett’s interview with Levo League, a networking and career advice site.

Is it Better to be a Small Fish in a Big Pond or a Big Fish in a Small Pond? (Brazen Life)

It’s a pressing question pondered by college seekers, athletes and job seekers alike: would you rather be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond?

Tackling Productivity Challenges ( Grad Hacker)

Here are four primary challenges to our productivity and some tips and tricks to conquer them.

Get Ready for Graduate School Orientation (US News Education)

Your orientation program, while perhaps a bit stressful, should be an informative, enjoyable and rewarding time, setting the tone for what is to come in your graduate student experience.

Should I Go to Grad School? (Life Hacker)

How useful a graduate degree will be for you will depend on your chosen field, the school you might attend and the cost of going there, how much more you’ll earn after graduating, and timing.

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Friday Links: Summer Internships, Research Experience, & More!

Lauren Golin —  May 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

news and glassesHappy Friday! It’s time to take a break from GRE prep to catch up on some of the top grad school tips and news links from the week:

8 Steps for Making the Most of Your Summer Internship (Brazen Life)

It’s almost summertime! Here are some great tips to help you maximize your summer internship experience.

Yes, Guys, Graduate School in the Humanities is Still a Worthwhile Investment (Policymic)

Graduate school, especially in the humanities, has been receiving very bad press for a long time, but 2013 has already produced a bumper crop of essays about the Ph.D. process.

Get Research Experience for Graduate Admissions (About.com Graduate School)

Graduate programs, especially PhD programs, highly value research experience. Without it, it’s unlikely that you’ll gain admission, regardless of your GPA.

Grad School May Not be for Everyone (Daily Sundial)

A current student argues that grad school is a good idea, but only if you’re 100 percent ready for the challenges that await.

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Friday Links: Productive Procrastination, Pros and Cons of Grad School, & More!

Lauren Golin —  May 10, 2013 — Leave a comment

 

iStock_000009821881XSmallHappy Friday! It’s that time of the week to catch up on some of the top grad school tips and news links:

Intentional Delay: Productive Procrastination (About.com Graduate School)

We all work hard to manage our time well and avoid procrastination, putting tasks off until the last minute. However, intentionally delaying work can have benefits.

Explore Health Insurance Options for Grad Students (U.S. News Education)

This week U.S. News addressed the sixth in a series of questions that admitted graduate school students often ask with information about purchasing health insurance.

Graduation Guide: Graduate School Not For Everyone, But Can Be A Great Experience (The Collegian)

A Graduate Student studying English at Kansas State University outlines the pros and cons of continuing your education after college.

Graduate Schools Need to Improve Career Counseling, Report Says (The Chronicle of Higher Education)

The Chronicle reports on the lack of understanding that graduate students have about the full range of career options available to them once they earn degrees.

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