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How to Write a Resume for Graduate School: 5 Expert Tips

Christine SarikasMarch 25, 2017July 10, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, resumes and cvs

Most graduate school applications ask you to submit a resume. But what defines a graduate school resume? How is it different from one you use to apply to jobs? These questions can make writing your grad school resume overwhelming, but it isn’t as complicated as it might seem.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to write a resume for graduate school: why you need a resume for grad school, how a graduate school resume differs from a typical job resume, everything you should include in your grad school resume, and how to make your resume really stand out.

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Can You Cancel GRE Tests? Is There a Refund?

Hannah MunizMarch 24, 2017July 31, 2017GRE Logisticsets, explainers, finances, rules and regulations, when to take the gre

GRE test day is around the corner, but you’re not feeling particularly confident and you find yourself suddenly questioning your choice to apply to grad school. You wonder, “Can I cancel the GRE?” Yes, you can! But the real question is, should you cancel the GRE?

In this guide, we’ll cover all of the basics of canceling a GRE exam, including the rules for getting a refund and how much it costs. We’ll then give you step-by-step instructions on how to cancel a GRE test appointment in addition to a few tips on when it’s better to cancel or reschedule a test.

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How to Pass the GRE and Get the Score You Need

Hannah MunizMarch 24, 2017September 10, 2017GRE Prepgre target score, preparing for the gre, setting a goal score, study tips, what's a good score

As with all exams, GRE takers want to know how to do well on it — essentially, how to pass the GRE. But the truth is, you can’t pass or fail the GRE. Really! There’s no GRE pass rate like there is for the Bar Exam. Instead, you can send schools any GRE scores you want, regardless of how high or low they are. So, then, what do we mean by the phrase “pass the GRE”? To us, passing the GRE means getting the scores you need to get into the programs you wish to attend.

In this guide, we’ll start by taking a look at the variety of ways test takers can “pass” or “fail” the GRE. Then, we’ll show you how to pass the GRE exam and reach your goal score. Finally, we’ll give you detailed advice on what you can do if your goal scores are out of reach.

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20 GRE Tips and Tricks You Need to Know for Test Day

Ellen McCammonMarch 24, 2017July 31, 2017GRE Prepgre tricks, test day tips

Looking for some GRE tips and tricks to help you get the highest score possible? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll help you figure out what GRE tricks can actually do for you in terms of score improvement. Then we’ll offer 20 great GRE test tips and tricks that you can use to do your best on test day.

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47 Great Graduate School Scholarships

Ellen McCammonMarch 23, 2017December 20, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, graduate school, money-saving tips

Grad school prices can cause a real case of sticker shock—so you want every dollar you can get to offset the cost! Many graduate school scholarships are school-specific, but that’s not your only option for grad school funding. In this categorized list, we have tons of scholarships that students of all types can apply for. There are graduate school scholarships for women, graduate school scholarships for minorities, STEM scholarships, teaching scholarships and many, many more! We’ll also provide some advice for picking the best grad school scholarships for you to apply for.

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How to Find and Win Graduate School Scholarships

Ellen McCammonMarch 23, 2017July 27, 2017Grad Schoolgraduate school, money-saving tips

Looking for some free money for grad school? Let us help you! In this guide to finding—and winning—graduate school scholarships, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about getting those sweet, sweet grants for graduate school. We’ll review the different main types of grad school scholarships, how to look for funding sources you might be eligible for, and close out with some tips on your scholarship selection and application process.

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Grad School Requirements: What You Need for Admission

Hannah MunizMarch 20, 2017July 31, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, gpa, grad exams, graduate school, personal statements, resumes and cvs, what's a good score

Trying to get into grad school is like trying to level up in a video game. But instead of accumulating points or KOs, you have to meet all of the major grad school requirements. In the end, applying to grad school is downright tiring! Luckily, though, the requirements for graduate school are the same for a lot of programs out there. And as long as you have an awesome application, you, too, will be headed to grad school in no time!

In this article, we’ll take a look at the specific qualities grad schools look for in potential students and give you tips on how you can emphasize these qualities to make yourself stand out as an applicant. In addition, we’ll cover all of the basic grad school admission requirements and teach you how to put together a great grad school application!

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Do Graduate School Rankings Really Matter?

Laura StaffaroniMarch 20, 2017April 11, 2017Grad Schoolapplying to grad school, best grad schools, graduate school

If you’re thinking about applying to grad school, you might be curious about how the programs you’re considering compare to each other. So why not look up graduate school rankings? Unfortunately, there’s no master list that ranks every single graduate program, and in fact, some types of programs don’t have grad school rankings at all.

While Ph.D. and master’s degree rankings can certainly be a useful tool when choosing which schools to apply to, how much they really matter depends on what kind of program you’re pursuing. Read on to learn more about what goes into grad school rankings and why they might be important for you.

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How to Do Well on the GRE: 6 Essential Tips

Hannah MunizMarch 20, 2017July 31, 2017GRE General Infopreparing for the gre, study tips, what's a good score

All GRE takers want to know how to do well on the GRE. But what exactly does “doing well” mean? In truth, you don’t have to ace the GRE in order to do well on it — you just have to get the GRE scores you need to get into the programs you want to attend.

In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at what doing well on the GRE really means and give you tips on how to get a good GRE score for you on test day.

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Best Free GRE Prep: 15 Practice Tests, Quizzes, and Apps

Hannah MunizMarch 19, 2017September 11, 2017GRE Prepfree prep, gre practice, money-saving tips, practice tests

Saving money now is a big priority for many people taking the GRE, but prep books, tutors, and courses can all add up pretty quickly. Happily, free GRE prep is an excellent alternative: it can be just as helpful and effective as GRE prep you pay for — you just have to know what to use and where to look for it!

In this article, we’ll cover the advantages of using free GRE test prep resources and introduce our top picks for the best free GRE prep available today. Finally, we’ll conclude with a few useful tips on how to save money on both the GRE and your test prep.

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