Recently, I received a letter from a disappointed father of a denied graduate applicant, exhaustively listing the academic qualifications (GPA and test scores) of his son.  Appalled with the admissions decision, he questioned how someone with such outstanding credentials could have possibly been denied.

Clearly, there are misconceptions of what makes a good graduate student. Beyond the mandated university requirements, such as official undergraduate transcripts, students must submit additional...

Are you in the process of considering graduate school?

Maybe you are still figuring out who you are, why you should consider a grad degree, and how a grad degree could enhance your future career prospects. Graduate degrees are becoming increasingly popular (and increasingly necessary), but is a master’s degree the right choice for you right now?

It used to be simple. If your dad was a farmer, you were a farmer; if he was a carpenter, so were you. These days, there are more factors to consider when choosing a career path than there are flavors at Baskin Robbins: how much schooling a career will require, how well it pays, how flexible it is, how fulfilling it is, whether it will require you to move, etc. But career decisions have a more lasting impact than your decision to have Jamoca Almond Fudge instead of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

The quotable Benjamin Franklin once said that “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Well, thanks Ben, but what if you don’t have the money to invest in knowledge in the first place?

If education is an asset you value, but you need some help getting there, check out these tips for attending the best college possible for your dollar.

As graduate school application experts, we’ve seen some glaring errors over the years. We’re also aware of a few issues that come up time and again but seem harmless. These are our red flags—they won’t make or break your application but can really damage your graduate school experience and the grad school application process. Take a look at these four easily avoidable mistakes before you apply to grad school.

So, you’ve decided to go to grad school?

Maybe you’re a confident test-taker and you can’t wait to prove yourself. Or, maybe you still have recurring nightmares about showing up late to your final college exam with neither pencil nor pants. Either way, a sound GRE test prep strategy is a worthwhile investment. It won’t just yield a good score; it will also sharpen the very skills you need in grad school!

So, you've decided to go to business school?

Before you make any other decisions, you need to do some research and decide whether you should start studying for the GRE or the GMAT (or both!). Read on for a few insights into what should affect your decision.