You'd be surprised to learn how many parents of prospective graduate students are intimately involved in their children's graduate school admissions and application process.

What does this look like exactly? Well, many graduate school administrators receive calls and emails from parents checking-in on their children's progress. These check-ins vary from inquiries about application requirements to follow-ups on receipt of transcripts. Whatever the reason behind these check-ins, it’s clear who...

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At West Virginia University, we've been busy researching, analyzing, and creating content related to the kinds of topics that are valuable to you.

We took a few minutes to research the five most viewed blog posts from The Summit Ahead from 2018. Take a look, and hopefully, you'll find these stories to be as valuable as the rest of our readers!

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Between studying for the GRE, analyzing your financial situation, and making a decision regarding whether to keep working or not, applying to graduate school can be stressful. And in the midst of weighing several challenging choices, it's sometimes easy to overlook important steps in the graduate school admissions process.

But don't worry! The West Virginia University Admissions team is here to help.

Take a look at these three easily avoidable mistakes before you apply to grad school (and then...

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Are you ready to go back to school, but not ready to quit your job?

Choosing graduate school online will allow you to maintain momentum in your career while pursuing your degree. You'll not only master a specific body of knowledge, you'll also learn to think critically and creatively, analyze and synthesize information, communicate effectively, and solve complex problems — all skills that give you that decisive competitive edge.

But remember that there are two sides to every story. Just...

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Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) is a “planning process designed to assure that all brand contacts received by a customer or prospect for a product, service, or organization are relevant to that person and consistent over time."

But what exactly does this mean?

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“There are not enough hours in the day,” is probably what you keep thinking to yourself as you try to balance full-time employment, graduate school, and your family/personal life. While we cannot add hours to your full days, we can offer tips to help you stay sane and be as productive as possible.

Here are 10 tips for balancing work, grad school, and family.

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Thought leaders are essential to disrupting industries. The old ways of performing tasks are fast becoming dated or unnecessary, and instead of aiming to update processes, thought leaders are completely changing the fields themselves.

These disruptors are experts in their fields who can make changes because they understand their industries. Ultimately, thought leaders across industries are innovators, creative thinkers, and open-minded changemakers.

Still, the question remains: How does a...

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Thinking about becoming a Mountaineer? I may be biased, but you can’t go wrong with West Virginia where you get unparalleled opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

You probably have a good idea of what it’s like to go to graduate school, but what exactly can you look forward to as a graduate student at WVU? I’m glad you asked.

Let’s start at the beginning.

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Choosing a graduate school education now or later?

It’s one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from graduate student hopefuls. Your days may already be packed with a full- or part-time job, social commitments, and more. You’re probably wondering if you can squeeze in more school and coursework into your already-busy schedule.

When you’re considering graduate school, it’s important to keep in mind the big picture. Understanding that a graduate degree is an investment in your future...

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The rising cost of tuition.

The time it takes to earn a graduate degree.

The uncertainty about employment and salary post-graduation.

Is it all worth it for a master’s degree?

We know there’s a lot to consider when you’re choosing a graduate school. It’s not only a financial investment, but also an investment of your limited time and energy. That’s why we want to give you some insight into three popular graduate degree fields and reveal what you need to know about the real ROI of Graduate...

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