Online Graduate Programs

Might as well admit it: getting a college education, much less at a graduate level, in the United States costs more than an arm and a leg. The loans necessary to afford a doctorate degree can keep students in debt for years if not decades, and prices show no signs of slowing down any time [...]

For graduate students, getting a research position is the end-all, be-all of success in the academic world. A research position is a metaphorical foot in the door, which can lead to job opportunities and network connections that will help you out a lot in your future. But when you’re first coming into the graduate school [...]

With the price of a college education ever on the rise, more and more students are turning to scholarships and fellowships to fund their graduate school studies. There are literally thousands of scholarships out there, but how can you hope to find the one that’s right for you? To help you out, we’ve developed this [...]

If you’ve been paying attention to the politics of the academic world, you’ve probably caught wind of this latest dispute between graduate students and the universities they work for. The discussion has actually been going on for some time, and both sides have valid points. For those of you who haven’t been paying attention, or [...]

Introduction The transition from high school to college is a big one, and it is easy to pick up some bad studying habits when you are on your own for the first time. Many colleges and universities offer help when it comes to studying. For those who want to take advantage of it, there are many resources [...]

What is a Grant? A grant is a fund that is disbursed by one party that is referred to as the grant maker. The grant maker is often a corporation, the government, a trust or a foundation. The recipient of a grant can be an educational institution, a nonprofit entity, an individual or a business. [...]

Pre-High School: Try to take the most difficult and advanced classes you can. Begin working on your study skills so you have a good, solid foundation to build on when you enroll in high school. Begin thinking about the high school curriculum you can take that will be the absolute best preparation for when you [...]

What is the Graduate Record Exam? The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is administered by the nonprofit organization Educational Testing Service. It’s a common requirement for admission into most graduate schools in the United States. There is a GRE General Test, in addition to subject specific exams, including: Biology Biochemistry, Cell [...]

In April, 2003, The National Commission on Writing in America’s Schools and Colleges published a provocative report entitled “The Neglected “R:” The Need for a Writing Revolution.” This report was written in response to the growing concern within the education, business, and policy-making communities that the quality of writing in the United States was worsening [...]

  General Engineering Resources Find out general information on engineering, explore a list of noteworthy achievements, watch a video featuring the work of engineers, research different types of careers, and learn more about women in the field.    On Education The following links provide an overview on undergraduate programs for a variety of engineering fields. [...]