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The ultimate guide to applying to a graduate program: Part 4. Choosing schools and organizing info

You decided to apply to a graduate program in the US. Congratulations! This is an important step. You then start looking for information. Website after website, it all blends together. Admissions, academics, funding, programs, requirements, test scores, transcripts, contacts, ratings, reviews, applications, acceptance rates, financial…

By Irina Kuznetcova

Funding in graduate school

Graduate school is a massive time commitment; you’re in for about 5 years, give or take. If you’re familiar with the American education system, you know that the financial commitment to getting a Ph.D. is just as enormous. If you’re not aware of the costs…

By Irina Kuznetcova

What is it like to be a doctoral student?

When I was searching for Ph. D. programs, I basically knew three things: during my program, I will take courses, do research, and teach or assist faculty members to get funding if I’m lucky. I was pretty fuzzy on the details. For anyone who’s considering…

By Irina Kuznetcova