Graduate School Survival Guide
A guide for entering graduate students written by Wanda Pratt, University of Washington
Getting the most out of the relationship with your research advisor or boss
Meet regularly. You should insist on meeting once a week...
How to Create the Best Living Situation in Graduate School
Many students fret over their classes and professors, but forget one very important variable: if you’re unhappy at home, you’ll be unhappy in the classroom. This part of the higher education equation was easier...
20 Reasons to Go to Graduate School
In some disciplines, having a graduate degree is a necessity for getting a “career” job. That does not mean you should dive right in immediately after completing your undergrad degree. Just make sure you...
Expert Grad School Financial Aid Tips You Need to Know
Worried about paying for grad school? Read this first. A grad school insider shares his top tips for making smart financial decisions.
Of all the challenges graduate students face, paying for grad school is right...
How to Study for the GRE
You can’t cram for the GRE test. By and large, the exam is a test of patterns, not facts, so if you want to raise your GRE score, you will need sufficient time to practice. We...
MAT vs. GRE: Which Should You Take?
The GRE and MAT are both exams taken by people who plan on attending grad school, but the GRE is significantly better known. If you’ve heard of the MAT, you may know that it’s a...
5 Ways to Help Your Marriage Thrive During Grad School
“Being a graduate student is like becoming all of the Seven Dwarves. In the beginning you’re Dopey and Bashful. In the middle, you are usually sick (Sneezy), tired (Sleepy), and irritable (Grumpy). But at...
11 Easy Ways to Build Your GRE Vocabulary
What’s a GRE test-taker's best defense against a lineup of scary answer choices? A formidable vocabulary. Improving your vocabulary is one of the most important things you can do to maximize your GRE verbal score. The GRE...
Preparing for Graduate School
You’re in. Congratulations! Be excited and celebrate. Also, prepare. You want to make the best impression while in graduate school. And in order to make that impression, you need to be as stress-free as...
Personal Finance in Grad School
Living on a grad student stipend is tough, but we often make it harder on ourselves if we don’t know where the money is going. By tracking our spending habits, we can get a...