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In-depth analysis of QS, THE, ARWU, and US News university rankings. Admissions guides, study abroad strategies, and campus life insights to help you choose the right university.
Perspectives & Insights
Perspectives
Rankings analysis, admissions guides, and university insights.
Understanding your GMAT Score
Preparing for the GMAT ? Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions gives some guidance on how the test is scored , and what you need for a successful graduate application.
PhD Careers
A new report reveals the surprisingly broad range of career paths taken by PhD graduates– proving that starting a PhD doesn’t necessarily mean a lifetime in academia.
Choosing a Graduate Degree
Preparing for graduate study but not sure what, where or why? Higher education experts share their top tips for prospective graduate students, to ensure you choose the right course and location to suit you.
Choosing When And Where To Go To Grad School
Tim Rogers, former Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions at the internationally renowned London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), shares some of his inside observations on grad school applications.
Best Careers in a Recession
David Williams seeks out the best careers to enter during an economic downturn, and gathers expert advice on how graduates can become ‘recession-proof’.
Australia's Student Visa Requirements Simplified
Australia's student visa application process is to be simplified, following the government's decision to accept proposals put forward in a review of the system.
UK Freshers’ Week: A Quick Guide
About to start university in the UK? Make sure you're ready to make the most of Freshers' Week...
Research Careers in Biological Sciences
Graduate programs in biological sciences offer the opportunity to specialize in some of the most exciting and fast-growing sectors of research in the world today.
Why Complete a PhD?
What is a PhD , and why complete one? This article examines this research-focusedqualification, and the career benefits a PhD can bring.
Graduate Admissions Deadlines
Ann Graham asks admissions directorsto identify the key deadlines to be aware of when applying for a graduate program.
What Makes Graduate Applications Successful?
Admissions directors reveal the full range of information they use when assessing graduate applications, and the qualities that make a top applicant.
Graduate Applications: Dos and Don'ts
Start your applicationto graduate school with these simple ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’, from University of New South Wales International Director, Aleksandr Voninski.