Tag: Graduate School

Graduate Education

Why I Chose to Live in a Nursing Home During Grad School & How I Did It

Occupational Therapy student Rebecca Brogan working at Maplewood Health Care in Canton

It has been six months since I have begun graduate school, pursuing my master’s in occupational therapy. It has been six months since I packed up my belongings and left my hometown of Kingwood, New Jersey. It has been six months since I moved into a nursing home, sharing my new home with over one …

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Choosing a Grad School Program: It’s All About the Fit

Three men sitting at a table listening to a lecture

If you’re looking at grad school programs, that means you’ve already done the hard work of thinking about your long-term career goals and deciding which degree to pursue. Now, the task at hand is to research degree programs and find some favorites. A good place to start is with a checklist or spreadsheet of what …

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Making the Most of the Grad School Application Process

Student speaking with a career counselor at Clarkson University

Your grad school application is an opportunity to showcase your successes—and why you’re a good fit for the program and school to which you’re applying. How can you make the most of that opportunity? In general, by doing many of the same things and taking the same approach that has brought you this far. Above …

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What Else to Consider in Your Graduate Program Search

By Fiona Laramay​Ph.D. student in Environmental Science & Engineering When I was looking at grad schools, other than admissions and faculty research areas, I really didn’t know how else to compare them. Now that I’m in my third year at Clarkson, I’ve realized there are some important characteristics that have made my experience incredibly positive …

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How a Supportive Staff Impacted My MBA Experience

By Isaac BecksteadStudent in residential MBA program Since I have started Clarkson University’s MBA program, I have found that the staff is what truly makes the program great. There is no doubt: The one-year MBA is tough. Graduate school is a huge step in your life. It gets very stressful and puts students to the …

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A Dual Degree Perspective

Reh School of Business MBA students standing in front of a Reh School of Business sign

By Stephen Lewis Current student in residential MBA and Data Analytics master’s programs Coming from a small high school in Potsdam, N.Y., and then attending SUNY Potsdam, I was looking for a graduate school with reputable programs, small program sizes and the possibility of joining clubs. Luckily enough for me, I didn’t have to look far …

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Where My Degree Took Me, Thanks to Clarkson

Business Meeting

By Peter Cannellos Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management ’10 Master of Business Administration ’11 I started my career in supply chain management after earning two degrees from Clarkson University — a Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management in 2010 and a Master of Business Administration in 2011. My time and …

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How to Prepare for the GRE or GMAT

You’ve taken your share of standardized tests, so you know that preparation can make a difference. And when it comes to preparing for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—or, for business school, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)—you have lots of options. How do you choose? Take an online practice test to get a sense of …

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For a Strong Graduate Application, Plan Ahead

A Clarkson graduate student sitting in a class at the Capital Region Campus listens to what is being explained.

If you’re serious about applying to grad school, one of the most important early steps is to check out the application process and deadlines for the schools that you’re considering. Most schools will want information—such as letters of recommendation—that can take weeks or more for you to pull together. The sooner you know what’s required, …

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Your Grad School Options: On-campus, Online or Hybrid

Student at home office

Today’s grad school students have more options than ever before. There are full- and part-time programs, on-campus and online options, and hybrid or blended programs that offer a combination on-campus and online experience. The bottom line: If you’re interested in getting a graduate degree, chances are there’s a program that meets your needs. Full time …