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About The Summit Ahead

Deciding what graduate school to attend can be daunting at times, and navigating the admissions process can be that much more difficult. We hope to make the journey from considering graduate school to enrolling in a graduate program easier by publishing content that will be helpful to you as you discern if, when, and where to pursue your next degree.

The Summit Ahead covers a variety of topics including:

  • Information specific to trends in graduate education
  • How to aptly prepare for graduate school admission tests
  • How to afford graduate school
  • What to look for in various graduate programs
  • Scholarship and grant opportunities
  • Industry advice and research

We invite you to subscribe to The Summit Ahead and join a community of other working professionals in reading, sharing, and discussing ideas surrounding career and educational advancement.

The Summit Ahead is a blog by the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment at West Virginia University. 

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