In today’s digital and online first age, having the right tools can make all the difference for a PhD student. One increasingly important device is an iPad, which can offer a range of features to enhance productivity and streamline the notetaking and searching aspect of research. I t can be a good investment in a … Read more

As a graduate school candidate, you’ve likely put in countless hours refining your education, qualifications and researching potential programs. However, prepping for the interview is a whole other beast, particularly when it comes to what to wear and how to dress for a graduate school interview. It is best to wear formal clothes for your … Read more

Deciding to pursue higher education comes with its own set of challenges and can open a huge range of opportunities. When it comes to choosing between medical school or graduate school, the decision can be particularly daunting for those who have a keen interest in science and medicine in their undergrad years.  Grad school typically … Read more

If someone holds a PhD, they are able to call themselves Doctor. The doctor title is very prestigious and often projects expertise and respect in those who decide to use it. A person with a PhD can be called Dr. However, many people with PhD degrees choose not to use their official titles unless they … Read more

All but dissertation is the equivalent of academic limbo. The scary reality is that there is a huge portion of students who make it to the dissertation stage but simply do not write up their thesis in order to finish their degree. ABD stands for all but dissertation and refers to a PhD student who … Read more

Starting graduate school and a master’s is a particularly scary point for many people. However, if you feel that you lie outside of the average age of a typical master student the anxiety for starting the course increases significantly. According to my analysis the average age of master’s students is 29.8 years old. Most PhD … Read more

There are many conventions in the academic world that can make it difficult to navigate the PhD title. The PhD title is awarded to those who have completed a doctoral degree but, not many people know how to use it once they have it. This article will go through everything you need to know about … Read more

There is often some confusion amongst PhD students and members of the public about what a PhD student versus PhD research really is. This is mainly because there is no standard definition for what either of these terms really means. Having spent 15 years in academia I can tell you that there is generally a … Read more

Deciding to pursue a PhD is a decision not to be taken lightly. Whether or not it is worth it for you depends on a number of circumstances such as your career goals, financial stability, stage in life, support networks, interest in the subject, ability to self-motivate and so much more. Arguably, for most people, … Read more

When you are entering the world of higher education it can be confusing to distinguish between the different programs. Undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate certificates, where do they all line up in this grand scheme of things? A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is a type of graduate degree that typically requires several years of advanced … Read more