Today we’re introducing a new monthly series on this blog in which we’ll bring you the latest, relevant information about the graduate school admissions process and graduate education from news outlets across the country. Stay in the know with our round-up. Here’s what’s going on:
Some of the students you advise may actually not apply for several years, even though they show strong interest right now. U.S. News & World Report explores the ways that non-traditional, older applicants should approach the graduate school admissions process. (Hint: Highlight your travel and community service experience.)
As any international student you advise would tell you (and as you would tell any international student), mastering English—a complete necessity for the GRE—is only one part of successfully preparing for the U.S. graduate school admissions process. A guest columnist for U.S. News & World Report (and current international graduate school student) provides some helpful advice for prospective students with similar backgrounds.
There are lots of good reasons to attend graduate school: for career advance, for a higher salary, or even because you just love to learn. The career center at the Illinois State University goes into some more depth on how graduate school can help people achieve various their goals.
Do graduate schools discriminate against overweight applicants? A new study finds that admissions officers who interview prospective students favor those who are “fit” over those who have a higher body mass index. Read all about it in Inside Higher Ed.
The makers of the GRE have released some interesting (but maybe not all that surprising) statistics. Guess which majors score highest on each section of the exam. Read more on the Physics Central blog.
What articles have you been reading lately on GRE and graduate school admissions trends? What are your favorite news sources?
