Graduate School Tips & Resources
General Information
Resources below for an overview of graduate schools.
GradSchools.com
Comprehensive online services of graduate school information.
GradSource.com
Profiles on hundreds of graduate programs and schools across North America. Option to request info from featured school's profile.
GradView.com
Locate graduate school programs and compare admission, cost/ financial aid, and student body demographics.
GraduateGuide.com
Site can help you find colleges and universities in U.S. and Canada that offer accredited graduate programs of interest you.
Petersons.com
Online assistance to guide your grad school search, Master's vs. Ph.D. options, assistance for personal statement, and entrance exams including full-length practice exams.
Tips to get accepted to grad & professional school
Suggestions for navigating the application process to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Accepted.com
Offers helpful blog, eCourses, sample essays, writing tips, application interview questions database, online chats with admissions officials, etc. Also provides fee-based admissions consulting and application essay editing service.
Grad School Tips
If you’re thinking of applying for grad school, here are some ideas for you to consider that may improve your chances of geting accepted.
How to Get into Graduate and Professional School (PDF)
Manual of tips and information outlining the entire graduate school process from Capital University.
Tips for Getting into Graduate School
Scroll down the page to see a large number of available links and resources to review as you apply for graduate school.
Scholarships & Financing
Federal Student Aid
Information from the U.S. Deparment of Education on preparing funding education. Topics include Federal Student Aid programs, Applying for Financial Aid, Repaying Loans, etc.
Fast Web
Free search to search for $3 billion in available scholarships based upon location, student/ professional status, year of program, etc.
FinAid
Scholarship, loan, savings, military aid and other types of aid is outlined on this site. Includes loan calculator and instructions about financial aid forms.
Job Search Resources for Graduate Students
Information from Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania.