Web Resources for Graduate School

I. To get the right attitude and perspective, start here:

 

Graduate School (from U.S. News & World Report)

• The value of an advanced degree
• On to grad school? Maybe later
• How to pick the right school for you
• Which career suits you?
• Graduate School FAQ

Peterson's: Graduate Study (from Peterson's web site)

• Making the Transition to Graduate School
• Questions to Ask Before Going to Graduate
• Tips From Seasoned Grad Students
• Transition Issues for Minority Students
• The Graduate Application Process
• Graduate Degrees
• Information for International Students

GradView.com

• many informative articles

 

II. For GRE information:

 

Visit Graduate Records Examinations

• Student information
• Subject tests

III. To find which universities offer your subject area:

Peterson's GradSearch Database

Peterson's Web Site

 

 

IV. To find rankings of graduate programs:

 

NRC Graduate Program Rankings (from National Research Council)

• Rankings for Cell and Developmental Biology

Graduate School Rankings: (from U.S. News & World Report)

• Rankings for Biological Sciences

V. To find the web sites of individual programs or universities, use either an internet search engine or subject directory to find the web address:

Search engines: HotBot, InfoSeek, Alta Vista, Excite

Subject directory: Yahoo

VI. Other good sources:

Encyclopedia of Associations

• American Institute of Biological Sciences

Accrediting organizations: eg for med school

• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

Bookstores:

• Amazon.com -- Test Prep Central