Archive for August, 2006

Distance Education

Thursday, August 31st, 2006

Don’t have time to attend grad school? Do you live in a rural area or have other geographical constraints that limit your graduate school options? Try distance learning. What is…

SAT Scores Plummet

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Okay, this is getting awkward.
For years, the SAT test has been under fire with
questions about its fairness. The College Board denies all claims that the test is unfair…

SAT Scores Decline Sharply

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

SAT scores this year showed the sharpest decline in the last 31 years. Not coincidentally, this was the first year of the “new SAT,” which includes a Writing section.

While…

What’s the Role of GPA in Graduate School Admissions?

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

What role does your grade point average (GPA) play in admission to graduate school?…

Sample Letters of Recommendation

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

Getting ready to write a letter of recommendation and don’t know where to start? Check out these samples for inspiration:
Sample Letter of Recommendation from a Professor
Another Sample Letter of Recommendation…

The Computer Ate My Homework!

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

It’s a feeling every writer knows and dreads.
Have you ever worked on a paper for hours (or days), only to see your hard work disappear before your eyes? Or,…

Organization Tips for New Graduate Students

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Maximize your efficiency in graduate school by taking control of clutter and getting organized….