Below are some links and downloadable files that will help you with your decision on obtaining an advanced degree. This page is still under construction - check back soon!
Here's more on the suspension of offers of admissions to graduate programs as a result of the proposed cuts to indirect funding from NIH. The Graddean weighs in on the unfortunate pairing of these two events.
You are probably either getting a bachelor of arts (BA) or bachelor of science (BS) for your undergraduate degree, although the options are ever increasing and you may be getting some professional certification along with it, like a registered nurse (RN). But what to do next? Aside from going directly into a job, here are some of the advanced (post-baccalaureate) degree options you might consider.
Are you a world-changer, a eudaemonist, or do you just want to do better than your parents? Try this approach to deciding where to go for your advanced degree.
Degree program accreditation is usually different from college or school accreditation, unless that institution offers only one specialized degree. Not all degree programs require separate accreditation if the college or university is accredited; e.g., the Master's of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing. Some professions, however, require a degree program to be accredited in addition to institutional accreditation, e.g., Master's of Social Work (MSW).
To see if an institution is accredited, start here:
https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home
To see if the program is accredited, you should go to the professional accrediting agency to search for the program. There are too many to list here, but a quick search should bring up the correct accrediting body. Always check with the program, too.
Hey veterans! Looking for a job? Why not consider going back to school for an advanced degree? Here are some tips and advice on how to do just that.
The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is used for graduate admissions in much the same way as the SAT or ACT are at the undergraduate level. Just like those tests, it is surrounding in controversy and confusion. Here are some of the pros and cons of taking the GRE in preparation for applying to graduate school.
Not sure if graduate school is right for you? Try conducting some research or extracurricular scholarship as part of your undergraduate experience, or participate in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program during the summer.
Your undergraduate GPA is a key part of your grad school application. What are the influences of AP credits, transfer credits, grade replacement, and pass/fail courses on your GPA?
Whom should I ask to write a letter? What do they need from me? How should I ask them? When should I start looking for letter writers? These questions and more are explored here.
Learn about that all-important Personal Statement for your graduate school application. What should go in it? Here are some tips to help tell your story.
Your received your offer of admission with financial aid. Congratulations! How do you know if your stipend offer is competitive? This podcast helps explain the details of your offer.
Now that you're off to grad school, how are you going to find a place to live, especially if you are an international student? Here are some tips and resources to help get you started.
Here are some final thoughts on how to prepare to enter graduate school now that you've accepted your offer of admission.
If you are in the biological sciences and want to keep up to date on admissions pauses, there is a resource called “Graduate Reductions Across Biomedical Sciences (2025)” maintained by Carolyn Ibberson (@cbibberson.bsky.social) that is attempting to track all of these admissions changes as well as hiring freezes.
Think you have all you need to know about graduate schools in the United States for your application? Think again. Here are some ways grad schools can differ in the complex US higher education system.
Colleges and universities in the United States may be very different from what you are used to in your home country. But there are many similarities and lots of opportunities. Learn more about the American higher education system and Carnegie Classifications here.
The Graddean touches on aspects of the graduate school application unique to international applicants: 3-year bachelor's degrees, transcripts from non-US institutions, and evidence of English proficiency.
A big part of going abroad for your advanced degree is your legal standing while in graduate school. Know before you go.
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