3 Critical Graduate School Considerations for International Students
By Dr. Don Martin
Make sure you've examined your academic credentials, English skills, and finances before applying.
Despite worries that the U.S. economy and the rising cost of higher education will lead to fewer students applying, one set of graduate applicants seems undeterred: international students.
Last year, first-time enrollment of international graduate students in the United States rose by 8 percent—the largest increase in 5 years, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Council of Graduate Schools. While it's clear that an increasing number of international students want...
How to Pay for Graduate School
By Rebecca Alwine
One of the most positive aspects of the Post 9/11 GI Bill is the ease of use. Particularly for those veterans interested in graduate school. However, this is only one of the benefits available for veterans pursuing higher education. Be sure to know the ins and outs of paying for graduate school with military benefits.
What Does the Post 9/11 GI Bill Cover?
Veteran Victor Reyes used his GI BIll to cover a Master’s Degree at American Military University. “The process was really easy, as the university is geared towards military and they had a liaison who helped fil...
What Are Graduate School Rankings?
Graduate students who are planning to go on to a specialized career or qualify for a certification in their field should pay attention to graduate school rankings when looking for a top program. For example, a teacher who wishes to become a principal or a business professional seeking to move into management will usually need to pursue a graduate degree and a degree from a high ranking program will be advantageous.
What is the purpose of Graduate School Rankings?
Some fields, notably medical fields, require graduate degrees to qualify for even an entry level position. Some of the more popu...
Rules for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse or Your First Year in Grad School
I have been a first year grad student for the last three years. I’m not saying that this makes me an expert, but I have learned what it takes to survive (and excel) during your first year of graduate school.
Surprisingly, throughout these past few years, zombie apocalypse films have served as both a comfort and inspiration for my own survival. It turns out that the rise of the undead serves as a great metaphor for graduate school. The way the characters battle against seemingly insurmountable odds, with their ragtag team and unending optimism… it’s been inspirational. Drawing from...
10 Lessons I Learned In My First Year Of Grad School
By Kovie Biakolo
1. I might be able to still pull all-nighters but I do not nearly enjoy them as much. In undergrad, I’d have a genuine sense of accomplishment after I pulled an all-nighter. And I pulled several to the point it was the norm, not the exception. Since starting my Master’s program, whenever I’ve needed to stay up to complete an assignment, I would first lay down fetal-style and try not to cry while chastising my need to complete major assignments at the eleventh hour.
2. In connection with not pulling all-nighters, I learned that if you can turn in assignments at an...
Magna, Summa, and the Honor Roll
What does it mean to graduate with honors? Academic honors involve these Latin terms...
What is Cum Laude: Graduating With Honor means graduating cum laude. What does cum laude mean? Translators define cum laude as With Praise. Cum laude honors, graduated with honors, graduation honors, and graduate cum laude all involve a high GPA.
What is Magna Cum Laude: The magna cum laude definition is With Great Honor. Scholars define magna cum laude meaning With Great Praise. Usually it means you had the second best grades. Frequent misspellings: magnum cum laude, magna cum laud, magna cumme laude...
Should You Have a Baby in Graduate School?
Sarah Kendzior
It's Day One of our series on pregnancy, motherhood, and the academy. Stay tuned for more. Tuesday: Rachel Leventhal-Weiner described the myth of The Perfect Academic Baby. Wednesday: Kelly J. Baker pondered, Are Children Career Killers?
In the fall of 2010, I was walking down the hall of my department building, visibly pregnant, when a female graduate student pulled me aside.
“I need to ask you something,” she whispered. “Congratulations and everything, but … did your advisor give you permission to have another baby?”
I was taken aback.
“He’s the ch...
Most Affordable HBCU Master of Social Work Programs in the East
by HBCU Staff Reports
Ten HBCU Departments of Social Work have been recognized as the most affordable accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree programs in the country by bestsocialworkprograms.com, ranking among 50 selected social work programs in the eastern United States.
To determine the rankings, accredited Council on Social Work Education programs were evaluated on data regarding graduate tuition and fees that was provided by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) College Navigator. Using the NCES College Navigator, schools offering an Master of Social Work in New Englan...
Should I Apply to Graduate School with a Just-OK Application?
By Tara Kuther, Ph.D.
Updated May 25, 2015.
I want to apply to grad school but my qualifications aren't stellar. My GPA is just ok, about 3.0 overall but 3.7 in my major. I changed majors late in college. I love my major and want to work in this field as my career. I have little experience out of class: no research experience, no internships or applied work. I talk with my professors frequently but haven't worked with any out of class. I told my favorite professor that I'm considering applying for graduate study. She was supportive, but as I look at my qualifications and the school applica...
Arizona Summit Receives WRBLSA Award Arizona Summit was recently awarded the 2016 Black Student Law Association Chapter Award at the
Western Region Black Law Students Association (WRBLSA)'s 48th annual convention held during the
first week of January in San Diego.
Charlotte School of Law AAMPLE®
If a lower LSAT score is hurting your chances of getting into law school, Charlotte School of
Law (CSL) offers the Alternative Admissions Model Program for Legal Education (AAMPLE), a
seven-week online class that helps prospective students prove they are able to handle a
demanding law school curriculum.
Florida Coastal Law's Practitioner Clinics Florida Coastal Law's Practitioner Clinic is an innovative course offering students a chance
to work closely on pro bono cases with a practicing lawyer. Students are often invited to
work on these cases in the practitioner's office off campus, and the Clinics are offered as
two credits with an evening classroom component.
Center for Professional Development Arizona Summit's Center for Professional Development (CPD) is a full-service career counseling
and resource center that supports and assists students in all stages of the career planning
process, while helping employers fill their semester, summer, and permanent hiring needs.
Charlotte Law Compliance Certificate Program
Students with or without a legal background can pursue a career in the rapidly growing
field of compliance and ethics. Charlotte Law is one of the few law schools in the U.S.
offering a Corporate Compliance Certificate Programentirely online. It's an 18-week
platform that prepares students for the Compliance Certification Board exam.
Florida Coastal Law Offers LLM & Certificate in Logistics & Transportation Florida Coastal Law is the first law school in the U.S. to offer an onlineLL.M. Degree or
Certificate in Logistics & Transportation. Students in the 24-credit LL.M. or 12-credit
Certificate program gain expertise in global logistics and transportation law through
cutting-edge courses taught by attorneys and industry professionals online.
