If you’re like many teens, you can barely drag yourself out of bed every morning—especially when the weather turns cold. That only leads to trouble, because getting up late often…

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The general feeling among many families struggling financially is that public universities and two-year colleges are the only affordable options available to them. This logic…

Many graduate applications list the average GPA of incoming students. Some list cut-off scores. What do you do if your GPA is low?…

What do you do with a test once it’s returned to you with a grade? It’s a good idea to do a quick analysis of your performance. Ask yourself a…

Is it an imposition to ask faculty to not only write letters of recommendation but to return them to the student, each in a separate signed and sealed envelope. Is…

Many students start off on the first day of a research project with a topic that is way too broad. It’s important to recognize this problem and to learn to…

The admissions essay is one of the most important parts of your graduate school application. Don’t simply churn it out. Take time to reflect on yourself - your characteristics, strengths,…