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Online Law Schools — Worth the Cost of Tuition?
An online law school, though convenient and accessible, may not be the best option for would-be attorneys. Students choosing an Internet program should be well-informed.
How to Finance Graduate School
The burden of financing graduate school should never discourage prospective students from applying. Financial resources abound for those willing to search and apply.
GRE Prep for Reading Comprehension
GRE reading comprehension is no cake-walk, and studying the format and techniques of the section can dramatically improve a student's score.
GRE Math Help – Fractions, Decimals and Percents
In order to make it through the GRE math sections, it is important for test-takers to be invariably comfortable with the basics of fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Breakdown of GRE Problem Solving
One of the big issues the GRE tests students on is basic problem solving abilities, and this is particularly noticeable in the pesky Quantitative Reasoning section.
GRE Argument Essays
Of the two GRE writing sections, the argument essay demands the most of test-takers by testing their abilities to analyze reason and logic.
The GRE and the Issue Essay
While the GRE tests both vocabulary and quantitative reasoning with multiple choice, the issue essay is one of two essays that will test reasoning and logic.
Online Library Science Degree Programs
Those seeking a professional librarian career will find many accredited programs that provide opportunities to earn an online master's of library science degree.
Librarians – Choosing a Library Science Program
A graduate degree is usually required for professional librarian jobs. Here's how to choose a traditional or online program to earn a master's degree in library science.
How to Write a Dissertation Proposal
A successful dissertation proposal makes research goals clear to both the researcher and the faculty and committee that will support the researcher in his or her work.
Guide to the Graduate School Online System
In Masters programs, the first semester can be difficult. Learn how to save time and money by knowing the ins and outs of the school's computer system.
Attending Academic Conferences for Grad Students
Academic conferences are a part of scholarly life. Graduate students attending conferences should know what they're in for, whether they're presenting, or just watching.
A Handful of Unique Graduate Degrees for 2009
Considering grad school, but don't want to rehash the same old undergrad business degree courses? Here are some unique Masters programs that may be of interest.
Overcoming Problems in Studying for a PhD
Studying for a PhD can be a real roller coaster ride. A doctorate takes at least three years to complete and lots can go wrong during a student's doctoral study.
Gerontology Master's Degree & Job Opportunities
The University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology and other colleges are offering master's degrees on campus & online to address the needs of the aging.
What Does it Mean to Publish or Perish?
Research is a significant part of being a doctor, whether one holds a doctorate of philosophy or a medical degree.
Earning a Masters of Environmental Management
A Master of Environmental Management will prepare students to deal with the globe's increasing environment problems.
Foreign Students Rethinking MBA in the U.S.
The recent collapse of the U.S. financial system may have prospective foreign MBA students rethinking their educational strategies.
Low Residency MFA Programs
Earning an MFA in Creative Writing used to mean spending two to three years on a campus. Today, low-residency programs are making distance learning possible.
Going Back to School to Earn a Graduate Degree
Preliminary research, organization, and meeting application requirements are indicators of successful habits of people who enroll in and complete graduate school.
How to Prepare for and Apply to Graduate School
Students must apply to graduate school early and have backup plans. By senior year, entrance exams should be booked, recommendations solicited, and transcripts ordered.
Applying to Graduate Schools
Although applying to graduate schools can be daunting, establishing an application spreadsheet can streamline the process and help students to meet multiple deadlines.
Get into Graduate School
Graduate school acceptance hinges on whether or not an applicant can successfully express his or her academic interests to those in the applicant's field of choice.
Getting into Graduate School
Graduate student Krystle Oates explains how following the steps precisely was key to entering graduate school
How to Improve your GRE Math Scores
Here are a few tips to improve your GRE score when taking the exam.