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Choosing the right grad school for you depends on a variety of individual circumstances including your qualifications and interests. However, there are many grad schools that are easier to get into than others. Some schools have a high acceptance rate, but it may not mean that the degree program is any easier than any other. … Read more

Writing a Masters thesis can be quite the undertaking. It presents the research findings of your graduate-level masters study. It can be difficult to work out exactly how much you need to write to pass your masters degree because you can generate so much research throughout your course. The average masters thesis is typically between … Read more

Although many eager undergraduates apply to graduate school (both masters and PhD) only a fraction will be admitted. There are a variety of factors that determine the acceptance rates of grad school. These include your academic transcript, the competitiveness of a particular course, the prestige of a school and much more. Grad school acceptance rates … Read more

Deciding to do a PhD is a decision not to be taken lightly. In order to get a doctorate, you must, first of all, spend 3 to 4 years in undergraduate education so that you can apply for your doctoral degree. After that, you’ll be expected to perform original research and contribute to a body … Read more

Many people wonder if there are any degrees higher than a PhD. Earning the highest qualification possible is a goal for many people. It can help you obtain employment in a university setting. There are certainly many different types of Doctorate programs that are considered equivalent to a PhD. Doctorate degrees are the highest level … Read more

For those that are thinking about doing a postgraduate degree, it’s not always clear exactly what a PhD entails. You may have heard the stereotypical PhD motivation as “doing research to progress humanity”. However, the actual day today life of a PhD student isn’t as nearly as grand. A PhD student is someone who is … Read more

Knowing exactly what to wear during your grad school interview, Masters, PhD, or professional masters courses can cause some people anxiety. You don’t want to wear something that is inappropriate for your level of education. After all, in undergraduate you can wear whatever you want – and most people do. The grad school dress code … Read more

When considering starting a PhD you need to think about how much you will get as a PhD student at a minimum. Ideally, you would be fully funded so that you could focus 100% on your studies. A PhD student salary ranges from US$17,000 a year (New Zealand) all the way up to US$104,000 a … Read more

Working alongside your PhD seems like an attractive proposal until you look at all of the different commitments you need to make to actually get a PhD and submit your dissertation. Working part-time may help PhD students financially but it often comes at an academic cost. It is possible to earn a PhD while working. … Read more

Being successful in graduate school means staying as organised as possible. Each semester your commitments and timetable will likely change (less so if you’re doing a PhD) and so you will have two organise your tasks and commitments so that they all get done. Staying organised in grad school means using a calendar and ensuring … Read more