Graduate School Links
Find a school/program
All About Grad School
Geographic directory of graduate schools in the US
Find A Grad School
U.S. News’ site that lets you search for law, business and medical schools or engineering and education programs.
GradSchools.com
The most comprehensive online source of graduate school information
International Colleges & Universities
New international education directory including 7000 Universities and Colleges in 200 countries.
Modern Language Association’s Guide to Doctoral Programs in English and Other Modern Languages
Includes a full range of data on doctoral programs in over 300 departments of English and other modern languages, as well as many interdisciplinary and comparative departments. The data are accessible through the Guide’s search functions. Included are data on admissions, program requirements, concentrations, tuition, financial aid, assistantships, health insurance, and job placement. Participation in the Guide is voluntary, and a department’s presence or absence in the Guide implies no judgment on the MLA’s part.
National Research Council Graduate Program Rankings
The only rankings determined by faculty in the disciplines being ranked (Research Doctorate Programs in the US) - data from 1995.
Peterson’s Guide
Peterson’s Guide website with information about graduate, business, law and medical schools.
Web U.S. Higher Education
Links to other regionally-accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States.
Admission and advice
Getting into Grad School.com
A former instructor for Kaplan, grad student and essay consultant offers some advice free as well as the option of purchasing his complete print guide. Contains an excellent section with resources and additional links.
EssayEdge.com Sample Statements
As the world’s leading application essay editing company, EssayEdge is committed to providing the best and most ethical service to all applicants to college, graduate school, MBA programs, law school, and medical school. Check out a few sample before and after essays.
Statement of Purpose
This site has great advice on writing a personal statement and takes you through each step of the process.
Going to Grad School - Things to Think About
Is grad school really the right step for your future? National Association of Colleges and Employers’ article helps you evaluate the decision.
What Every New Graduate Student Should Know
The University of Indiana provides other links and resources.
Financial Aid
Financial aid for graduate and professional school
See “Aid for Graduate and Professional School.”
Fellowship Database
University of Rochester’s searchable database of hundreds of fellowship opportunities - undergraduate, graduate and beyond.
Entrance exam preparation
GRE Prep from Syvum
Provides tests and quizzes in a highly interactive environment, which students can access for free.
GMAT Prep from Syvum
Provides tests and quizzes in a highly interactive environment, which students can access for free.
Kaplan
A comprehensive site with separate links for graduate, business, law and medical school. Test prep courses and study materials for sale.
PowerScore
A nationwide test preparation company that specializes in the LSAT. Discounts for pre-law society members.
Princeton Review Online
Major competitor for Kaplan, offering graduate and professional school information, test prep courses and study materials.
Additional information on rankings of graduate schools can be found in the Education Rankings Annual at the Reference Desk of the A. Frank Smith Library.
