Resources
General Links
- GradSchools.com Database of grad schools searchable by discipline and location.
- Graduate Guide A database of graduate schools that can be searched by school name, majors, and location.
- Graduateprograms.com Rate & review website for perspective graduate students who want to find out more about potential graduate programs
- Peterson's (Grad School Bound) An excellent resource of graduate program listings, test preps, and financial aid information.
- PHDs.org Rankings of graduate school programs. More rankings from this site here.
- About.com Graduate School A general database with rankings and links to graduate school programs.
- Reseach-Doctorate Programs in the USA A very good resource for evaluating Ph.D. programs.
- U.S. News Best Graduate Schools Articles about graduate school and rankings. Has links to GRE, MCAT, LSAT, and GMAT.
- Council On Undergraduate Research Fill out a profile in the online registry and attach personal documents (for free!) so that graduate schools can access your information and recruit you.
- Test Club An Excellent Guide to prepare for the GMAT.
- Career Counseling This site gives an easy to understand overview of how to become a counselor. It also gives a link to the accredited graduate programs.
The Arts
- The Atlantic's Top Ten Graduate Programs in Creative Writing Ranked by faculty, funding, alumni, and more.
- MFA Blog Multiple contributors discuss writing MFA programs.
Business
- Business Degree Online Provides information on online and campus-based business degree and certificate programs from accredited colleges and universities across the US.
- BusinessWeek Magazine Dedicates an entire section of its website to business school rankings and articles.
- Management Leadership for Tomorrow Resources for minority students interested in MBA programs.
- Mentorpolis Students applying to business school can speak with students in business school (mentors) for advice on the application process.
- Six Reasons to Not Get an MBA This CIO article argues for real-world experience.
- Tips for Getting in to a Top Business School Forbes provides advice on how to apply for an MBA.
- Ibanking Insider This website is designed to help college students break into investment banking/Wall Street-related jobs.
Law
- International Legal Resource Guide Information on law schools.
- Law School Locator Boston College Law School Locator lists the 25th to 75th percentile LSAT scores and GPA ranges of first year classes at accredited law schools.
- Swarthmore Pre-Law Advising Page Find resources and information to help guide your career path in law.
Medical & Health
- Association of American Medical Colleges Resources for applying to medical school, including registration for the MCAT and AMCAS.
- Health Related Links A list of Internet links compiled by the Swarthmore Health Sciences Office.
- Med School Interviews A searchable database by medical school, of interview feedback provided by medical school applicants.
- BestNursingDegree.com, just as it sounds, is a online directory of over 2,300 nursing schools. Trying to find the right fit for nursing school can be tough. This resource provides a useful aid, and has been recommended by the American Nurses Association, American Hospital Assocation, and The New York Times. Over the past 2 years they have given away over $12,000 in scholarships!
- CNA Training Learn how to become a professional CNA.
- eMedical Assistant A site that helps students who want to pursue a medical assisting career
Psychology
- American Psychological Association Resources for graduate study in psychology.
- Grad School Options for Psychology Majors Learn about the distinguishing characteristics of different degree options.
- Social Psychology Network Rankings of psychology, sociology and social work programs.
- Online Psychology Directory A comprehensive online resource for students earning a degree in psychology.
Public Policy & International Relations
- APSIA A great resource for finding professional schools of international affairs.
- Foreign Policy Association Information on the top International Relations and Public Policy Graduate Programs.
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PublicPolicy & International Affairs Graduate School Search Listing of graduate degrees in public policy and public service.
Science
General
- National Academies Career Guides Reports on U.S. doctoral programs in science published by the National Academies.
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ScienceMasterEducatA clearinghouse of information on graduate programs in science, math, and engineering.
Biology
- Graduate Work in Physiology The American Physiological Society maintains a database of graduate programs and student fellowships.
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Programs in Animal BehaThe Animal Behavior Society's through guide to graduate work.
Chemistry
- Choosing a Graduate Program Chemical & Engineering News article lets you know what to look for in a graduate program.
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Graduate Work in Chemistry An article written by MIT's Chemistry department on the nature of chemistry programs.
Engineering
- Graduating Engineer This comprehensive website provides a guide to engineering graduate programs.
- How to Choose a Grad School An IEEE Spectrum article provides advice.
Education
- Teaching Degrees Learn about masters programs in various education specialties.
- Accredited Online Colleges Helpful tool to learn about the "masters bump" for teachers and different avenues for online master's degrees.
- Penn Teaching Fellowship Comprehensive website to apply to the Masters program of Education at UPENN