When you think of careers that utilize the "left side of the brain," jobs like artist, designer, and filmmaker probably come to mind. But jobs that tap into the "left brain" are not as narrow of a category as you might think — there are a variety of roles across industries that require imagination and creativity. 

We live in an interdisciplinary era. Professionals are expected to cultivate a wide range of skills and pull from their knowledge bank to contribute to their industries. Fostering...

Making the decision to go to grad school might be easier than determining the best graduate program for you and your career goals. It might seem overwhelming to have so many options, but it’s actually an amazing opportunity for you to consider what’s most important to you. Ultimately, you should choose a program that will prepare you to be a leader in your industry.

Choosing a strategic graduate program begins with you and your goals, and how you approach this decision should have a strategy. 

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People change careers all the time. Some, for reasons having to do with salary or location, but some people change careers because they want to make a real difference in the world.

Social work is an incredibly impactful field, but it is also one that has a reputation for being challenging. Sometimes called the "MBA of the helping professions," a Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares driven change-makers to

While some schools and programs are moving away from the Graduate Record Examination, or the GRE, there are some institutions that will continue to require it for the foreseeable future.

For students who will be required to submit GRE scores, the GRE test prep process can come with some stress and worry. After all, we've all heard the cliche

Because education is the avenue through which people enact tangible change in the world, colleges and universities remain some of the most impactful institutions in existence.

But in order for higher education institutions to ensure student success, there must be dedicated leaders in place who can advocate for transformative change. 

From admissions teams to student life professionals, from enrollment managers to researchers, the field of higher education administration employs diverse...

Careers in social work are some of the most impactful and mission-driven roles in the workforce today.

From positions that focus on community outreach or child welfare, to careers related to social policy and field research, social work is all about improving social problems and helping people live more fulfilling lives.

In order to become a licensed social worker, candidates nearly always have to obtain a graduate degree in social work before sitting for a licensure exam. Many aspiring social...

Today, STEM industries — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — are growing faster than ever. 

This growth is leading to thousands of job openings and critical opportunities for career advancement. Thus, the need for skilled, driven STEM professionals who have cutting-edge knowledge is realized to fill this unique talent

If you are looking for a strong return on investment from your career, now is an ideal time to be thinking about pursuing an advanced STEM education. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that jobs in the STEM fields will be some of the fastest growing and most profitable careers across all industries — with more than 1 million jobs being added in the 2020s. 

We took the liberty of exploring several STEM master's degrees that we think are worth pursuing in the next few years.

Did you know that the average person will change careers 5-7 times over the course of their professional career?

Why do people change careers so often? 

There are various reasons why people change careers: from wanting a more lucrative salary to looking for a more fulfilling job. But especially since the global pandemic, the professional landscape has evolved, and people have shifted their career focus and have sought out more flexible and fulfilling options. 

The pandemic put things (both...

If you’re considering applying to graduate school, a crucial step in that process might be taking the Graduate Record Examination, or the GRE. 

But, the system isn’t perfect. Some schools are transitioning away...