Planning for Graduate School

Thinking about graduate school? This community offers resources to help you explore programs, understand the application process, and prepare strong materials—so you can take the next step in your academic and professional journey with confidence.

Direct Entry PhD: Hard Advice for Undergrad Applicants

Here’s the bold truth: you don’t need a master’s to get admitted for a PhD. Sure, they almost always help, and are in many ways necessary for accomplishing high-level research (hence why most U.S. PhD programs include a master’s component …

By Jessica Hendrick
Jessica Hendrick Career Advisor
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A Helpful Grad School Application Timeline

If you plan to attend graduate school, it pays to start planning early. Here are some tip

By Kate Rix Dec. 22, 2023, at 9:09 a.m.

Applying to graduate school can be stressful and time-consuming, not to mention expensive. But …

By Jessica Hendrick
Jessica Hendrick Career Advisor
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Should I Go to Grad School? Pros, Cons, and How to Decide

For many young professionals, the question of whether to pursue graduate school can feel like a daunting one. In recent years, global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of remote work, and the Great Resignation have reshaped career …

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Career Resources

Use these brainstorming questions to build a draft that highlights key content graduate programs look for in a strong statement.

Appily is a powerful resource to help students research and find the right college or university for their graduate studies. …

See an example CV that might be used to apply to a graduate research program.

Use this guide to understand how to create a CV for applying to graduate programs.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is available to all students and alumni 30 days post graduation.  For graduates over 30 days please visit LinkedIn Learning to create an account.

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