Searching for Graduate Schools
Do you need help finding the right program? Utilize the resources below to search for graduate schools and programs based on location, career field, tuition, and a variety of other factors.
General Graduate School Search
GraduateGuide.com - program and university search based on a variety of locations, programs, or keywords
Best Graduate Schools 2017 - as ranked by US News and World Report. This site also has useful articles and tools to aid in the graduate school search.
The Princeton Review - find information on all things grad school, including articles, tools, and program search
Medical School
Association of American Medical Colleges - search, sort, and compare medical programs
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine - explore opportunities for D.O. programs
Law School
LSAC's ABA Approved Law Schools - search for law schools by choosing from a variety of criteria
Association of American Law Schools - lists AALS member schools
Evaluating Graduate Schools
Here are some guidelines to use when evaluating whether the school is right for you:
Admissions Requirements
Admission requirements usually are your GPA, work experience, classes, test scores, etc. You may find it helpful to categorize your choice schools according to three tiers: Reach – it may be difficult for you to get in; Maybe – it is possible you could get in; Safe – you are confident you can get in.
Curriculum
Look at the courses of the program. Do they meet your needs and suit your educational and professional goals? Is a thesis or final exam required? Is there practical experience or an internship included? How long is the program? Programs can vary in credit hours from one school to another.