Finding the Right Graduate School

Online MBA or Not?

Published: 19 December 2015
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Categories: Finding the Right Graduate School, Getting into Grad School
Tags: online mba, phd student

Once you have decided that an MBA is for you, then you can decide if an online degree is right for you. There are a lot of different factors that will determine if you should get an online MBA. These factors include cost, time, prestige, and opportunities. How prestigious or legitimate are online degrees? Legitimacy for an online MBA program comes down to whether or not an employer would…

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Top 10 Tips for Choosing an MBA Program

Published: 19 December 2015
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Categories: Finding the Right Graduate School, Getting into Grad School
Tags: how to choose mba program, phd student

So, you have decided to go for your MBA. Getting the right MBA is very important, but it has to be the right MBA for you. When applying to business schools aim as high as you dare, you might be surprised at what you can accomplish. Before you apply to all the “best” schools you should consider the following topics when determining which program and school to choose. 1.

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How to Find a Graduate Program That’s Right for You

Published: 15 July 2013
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Tags: find a graduate program, find a graduate school

When you are trying to find a graduate program, you should first consider where you would like to live and what you would like to study. This will help you develop the criteria potential schools must meet for your consideration. It is important that you choose the school before they can choose you, so apply to the types of programs that you would like to attend. Price is a…

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Where to go for Grad School: Staying Local or Relocating

Published: 4 February 2013
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Categories: Finding the Right Graduate School, Getting into Grad School
Tags: where to go for grad school

Location is a huge factor in deciding where to go for grad school. With regard to location, you really only have two options: staying local or relocating. Some grad-school hopefuls struggle to decide between the two. Below are some of the advantages and disadvantages of staying local and relocating to find a graduate school. Staying Local There are many benefits of staying local in deciding where to go for…

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PhD vs Professional Degree: Which One’s for Me?

Published: 15 June 2011
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Tags: phd, professional degree

Within the past 10 years or so, the number of professional degrees has dramatically increased.  This is particularly true in medical fields, which offer degrees such as DPT, DOT, and DNP; in fact, even an MD is considered a professional degree. What is the difference between a PhD and a professional degree?  A PhD is first and…

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Which Graduate School is Right for You?

Published: 15 June 2011
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Categories: Finding the Right Graduate School, Getting into Grad School
Tags: find a graduate program, find a graduate school

To find a graduate school that’s right for you, you should search the Internet for school rankings, ask professors and professionals in the field for recommendations, and consider your personal needs. Below are some additional factors you should assess to find a school that best suits your needs. Fields After you’ve determined the discipline you plan to pursue, research the schools within that field to see how they rank.

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Funded vs Nonfunded Graduate Programs

Published: 15 June 2011
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A major factor in selecting a potential graduate program is whether or not that program offers any graduate program funding, in other words, stipends to its students. For many students who are pursuing graduate study, selecting a graduate program based on funding seems like a no-brainer: find a graduate program that offers the most money to its students. On the surface, this seems like a sound decision, but you should…

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