Create a Personalized Rating System Being the best is very important in our society. Everyone wants to be at the top and grad schools are no different. Once you've determined you want to go to grad school and begin researching where to do your studies, you'll hear plenty of talk about rankings and ratings. Schools have no commonly agreed upon measures to allow for the comparison of their programs. The variety in size and purpose alone m... [more]
Creating a Support Network Thomas Jankowski says that he's really never been a "support group kind of guy," but when he began writing his dissertation a few years ago, he quickly changed his mind. His wife told him about PhinisheD, an interactive website geared toward graduate students, where he could get advice and support from other students experiencing his same struggles. Today, he's Dr. Jankowski, and he says PhinisheD has... [more]
Diversity in the Workplace You've spent the last few years at university or college, enjoying the fact that you spend your days surrounded by people of different backgrounds with different ideas. After all, you are there to learn, and it would not be much fun if everyone had the same opinion on everything. Perhaps you have joined a club or organization and built up a great support network of friends and fellow students. As p... [more]
Do You Measure Up? Dave Burrell had the good grades, letters of recommendation, test scores and related work experience that is often needed to get into a graduate program. But his first time applying for graduate school, he got denied. Three times, in fact. The following year, he applied again to different schools-same grades, same work experiences-and this time he received six acceptances.
Why the difference?
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Do You Need a Graduate Degree? To fulfill the needs of employers and students, graduate studies have remained in a constant state of development. The new interdisciplinary degrees make graduates more marketable, and in fact, small- and medium-sized businesses that didn't typically hire master's grads in the past are now regular contacts for recruiters.
So do you need a graduate degree?
• Do you want to be a p... [more]
Dress Rehearsal You've completed the application form, provided transcripts and reference letters, and have submitted your fees. So what's next? Depending on the program you are applying to you may be asked to provide a portfolio or audition to demonstrate your suitability.
Traditionally used for performing arts and writing programs, portfolios and auditions are increasingly becoming the norm in many other career ... [more]
Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe I spent a grueling three weeks deciding between four graduate schools, and waiting to see if my top choice would take my application off the wait list and onto the pile of acceptances. I felt proud and lucky to have my pick between a good number of MFA (Master of Fine Arts) programs in creative writing, but there were many factors to consider, both on a professional and personal level.
In the en... [more]
Engineering in Canada Engineering programs and careers cover a range of specializations including civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical. Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) surveys show unemployment rates and earnings in all engineering fields being as or more favourable than for the economy as a whole.
Although work prospects for engineers are expected to improve, and competition among new graduates is cons... [more]
Entrepreneurial Business Are you interested in a business career but don't want to work for somebody else? Do you think that the MBA is only for those who want to work in a large corporation? In fact, entrepreneurship and the MBA are a good fit. There are many excellent graduate programs in entrepreneurship and venture development in the US and Canada. The sky really is the limit: You can form a company on your own or w... [more]
Evaluating Offers Getting an offer does not necessarily mean you will accept the job. This thought may seem a little ridiculous to those who have been waiting to finally receive an offer, but it's true. Luckily, most employers will not expect an immediate answer to their offer. You may even be given a couple of days to respond. This time will come in handy to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the offer and help... [more]
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Graduate Programs Established in 1978, and with an enrolment of over 500 students, the Canadian College Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) offers an accredited four-year, full-time professional program in naturopathic medicine. CCNM students complete ...
University of the Pacific Eberhardt School of Business The University of the Pacific Eberhardt MBA offers a 16-month program that combines innovative coursework and unique experiential components to prepare students coming from almost any background with the tools ...
