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Most of us expect 17 total years of schooling. Four years of college, four of high school, three years of middle school and six or seven years of elementary school. School already takes up a massive chunk of our lives! Even so, a few of us go further than just an undergraduate career. Enter: the master’s...

When people think of grad school they may think of online classes and a fast paced curriculum with no time for typical college activities. That doesn’t mean you can’t get involved on campus.

While different graduate schools and majors require different items for their application, many have the same basic requirements. We talked to the Director of Graduate Studies at the Valenti School about what it often takes to get admission.

There are different exams depending on the type of degree you’re pursuing. We broke down some of the most common ones.

Depending on your major, your career goals and finances, pursing a graduate degree may or may not be in the stars for you.

Early one morning in late August, I logged in to my laptop and became one of the thousands of graduate school applicants to take the Graduate Record Examination at home. Better known as the GRE, the standardized test is among the countless institutions and practices revolutionized by the ongoing coronavirus...

Starting graduate school can be an exciting new chapter of your life, but it’s certainly no cakewalk. There are plenty of graduate students overwhelmed by their internships, research, and coursework every single day. Whether you’re a grad student already in this situation or you’re planning for the future, here...

Now that you’ve finally chosen your top graduate schools and safety choices, here comes the stressful part: applying. Here are some common steps to take in order to ace your grad school applications: Make sure you know the requirements and deadlines for your program! Graduate admissions are less standardized...

It’s no secret that college can be financially draining, especially if paying for your undergraduate degree limited your funds. Going to grad school can increase your chances of earning more and open up more opportunities career-wise. However, the cost is a valid reason to reconsider your enrollment. No need to...

There are a lot of factors to take in when figuring out the right grad school for you. While a certain program might seem cool because it’s in your dream city or the cost is pretty cheap, after some comparison with other schools or a reanalysis of your career goals — you might find that it’s not the best choice for...