Prepare for Graduate School

The Loeb Center supports students and alumni who aspire to attend graduate school by:

  • Providing you with information about your field of interest and the role advanced degrees play in achievement within that field
  • Advising you about necessary pre-requisite courses or experiences as you prepare for attendance at a graduate or professional school
  • Helping you anticipate the steps for application, including standardized tests
  • Providing information about scholarships and fellowships for graduate study

For law school advising, visit here.

For medical school advising, visit here.

Should I Go to Grad School? Here are 5 Good Reasons

Published on December 28, 2023

“Should I go to grad school?”

Longtime professional, current undergraduate student, or sector switcher—no matter where you are in your social-impact journey, you may have wondered whether grad school is right for you. From satisfying a degree requirement to deepening …

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Grad School

Published on November 23, 2023

This article provides valuable advice for those beginning their graduate studies, touching on topics such as the distinction between undergraduate and graduate education, effective reading strategies, organizational systems, building relationships with professors and peers, coping with imposter syndrome, practicing self-care, …

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Take Our Quiz | Should You Pursue a Full-time or Part-time Grad Degree Program?

Published on October 20, 2023

Are you thinking about attending grad school?

Maybe you’ve narrowed down which degree programs you’d like to pursue, or perhaps you’ve only recently started to consider if grad school is right for you—either way, we applaud you. Grad school is …

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