Tis the season (it always is) for some of the latest, most interesting news about the graduate school admissions process and graduate education from media outlets across the country.
The latest CGS International Graduate Admissions report shows that U.S. graduate schools continue to enjoy a strong pipeline of international students, with first-time enrollments up 10% in 2013. (The PIE News)
According to ETS, the makers of the GRE, the number of graduate school test-takers and international students pursuing graduate studies in natural science fields has increased in the last year. (The Daily Free Press – Boston University)
I never thought I’d ever include Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in a blog post, but this is relevant. Kanye, with Kim in tow, visited Harvard’s Graduate School of Design to tout his experience as a designer and visual artist. And he gave 300 students working in the studio free tickets to attend his Boston show. (Boston Magazine)
Filing for bankruptcy can severely impact how aspiring graduate school students can secure federal student aid – and not in a good way. (U.S. News & World Report)
Is being in graduate school like being in a frat? Is it more about networking than grades? (Slate)
