Whether you’re a metropolitan urbanite, a born-and-raised farmer, or something in between, you may not know much about land-grant universities.

In short, land-grant universities are educational structures that enable community improvement through experience and research knowledge. No matter what kind of school you attended for undergraduate, you should consider researching why choosing a graduate school — that is also a land-grant university — might be perfect for you.

Winter vacation is upon us, and while you’re probably looking forward to some rest, relaxation, and your family’s annual holiday movie-watching marathon, this time away from school is also a great opportunity to contemplate your postgraduate future.

Here are three things we recommend mulling over during winter break (preferably with hot cocoa in hand!).

The GRE doesn’t have to be a daunting hurdle for graduate school hopefuls. After four years (or more!) of exams and papers, the last thing on your to-do list might be taking another test. You may even be deciding if an advanced degree is the right path for you.

Whether you’re set on graduate school or not, the GRE is a great option because it opens up the possibility of graduate school – even if you’re still ironing out the details on your future. So, keep these three things in mind before you...

West Virginia University is dedicated to providing you with the most helpful tips and advice possible when it comes to your questions and concerns surrounding graduate school.

That’s why we’ve taken the time in this blog post to list out the various downloadable, graduate admissions resources we have developed over the past year.

Note: Visit The WVU Resource Library and get access to the available resources, blog, and newsletter targeted at graduate degree-seeking students.

If you’re choosing a graduate school for an elite liberal arts program or a rigorous mathematics program, your top choices could be spread out around the country — urban, rural, or anywhere in between — because abstract academic thought can thrive almost anywhere.

But when it comes to picking a school with the intention of studying a practical degree, like those related to the land, agriculture, and natural resources, location is key to gaining an applicable education.

But how do you decide ...

Navigating all of the online and print resources related to the GRE can be daunting, to say the least. But if you’re a potential graduate student who is dreading the GRE, we’ve got you covered with our new free eBook, The GRE Cheat Sheet — A Guide to Acing the GRE.

We scoured the web and our local booksellers to find the most useful information, practice tests, and prep courses available to you. That way, you can focus your time and energy on actually preparing for the GRE instead of spending...

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.