Graduate Schools

michaelrussell asked:


Georgetown University School of Medicine is a prestigious medical school located on the reservoir Road in Georgetown . The school was opened in 1851 and since then, it has gained excellence in teaching knowledge, skills and ethics to the physicians and biomedical students enrolling with the institute. Sharing university campus with four other graduate schools, the institute is the part of Georgetown University Medical Center. Here are some quick facts about the school to guide you in a better way.

Courses Offered

Georgetown University School of Medicine offers 4-year curriculum in a number of courses under categories like anesthesia, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, urology and so on. The first two years of the course are meant to impart basic knowledge, while the third year is dedicated to provide clinical practice to the students. The fourth year helps the students to learn patient management. PhD and combined MD-PhD programs are also offered by the institute.

Reputation Georgetown University School of Medicine is the oldest catholic medical school in the United States . The school has received accreditation from Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Apart from various basic science and clinical departments, the school also accommodates a Cancer Center . Two Interdisciplinary Training Program Grants in Neuroscience and Tumor Biology have been funded by the National Institute of Health.

Student Life

A number of student councils and committees have been formed to entertain the needs and queries of the individuals enrolling with the institute. Social Justice Committee, Caring for Children with Cancer and Student Medical Education Committee are some of the organizations for and by the students. Student health facilities and career development assistance is also offered by the institute.

Costs and Admission

The students interested in getting admission at Georgetown University School of Medicine needs to fulfill the basic requirement of courses in premedical sciences, English and mathematics. Those having strong background in humanities are highly preferred for the admission. It should be noted that one has to be highly competitive to get admission in the institute. The tuition fee per year is $41,356 that may vary and thus, can be confirmed form the official website of the institute. Financial aid is offered by the school.



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baby_girl_tel13 asked:


I want to be a psychiatrist when i graduate from high school, but I am not sure what majors and minors to take. I did a little research and i was wondering if I should do a major in Psychology in undergrad school and later apply to a medical school, but what do i major in??? Could someone tell me if this is right and also tell me what i should take AFTER undergrad school? Please and thank you!

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Emily Wahl asked:


As spring approaches many college seniors are anticipating graduation but questioning their future endeavors.  There are many options one could decide after graduating, whether they want to take time off to travel, jump right into the workforce or enroll in graduate school to earn master’s degrees.  Many factors that would affect their decision process would be the current job market in their field of expertise, starting salaries with a bachelor’s degree and being able to predict the starting pay with a master’s degree based on the percentage of average starting salary each year.

            First with today’s economy the job market can be perfect for some but terrible for others.  If you graduate with a degree in accounting or business the field is steadily growing and firms are continuously hiring entry-levels and trying to expand their market share.  On the other side, to find a job in education, communications or advertising for example, it is very hard to find any company that is hiring since many are trying to cut costs.

            Next you need to compare starting salaries between Bachelors and Masters Degrees.  I first found national average starting salaries of various occupations at Bachelor’s degree level. Then found current national average starting salaries of employees with Masters Degrees, and increased it by 4% for two years to have a realistic view if you went into the workforce now compared to going back to school and what the opportunity would be when you graduated.  A few examples I found are; a degree in chemistry has a starting salary with $44,136 and a master’s starting salary in two years is predicted at $59,167, a bachelor’s degree in communications starts around $35,196 while a master’s is predicted to be $59,167, psychology starts around $30,877 while a master’s starts around $39,584, education starts around $39,200 with a masters predicted to start around $53,431 and lastly is a bachelor’s degree in accounting has average starting salaries of $44,630 and a master’s degree predicted to start at $53,233 in two years.

The last factor you need to take into account is the tuition costs for graduate schools.  The average tuition increased in the past year from $28,404 to $29,940 and continuing to increase each year.  If higher education is in the future, with the high tuition costs and todays market it is very hard for students to be able to finance these costs if they need to use student or private loans. 

In my opinion, since I recently faced this critical situation I would suggest that if you can receive a job offer now, take it!  You never know what the job market will be like in two years, maybe even worse.  On the other hand if you have a tough time entering into the job market, I would recommend continuing your education, especially if it was already a future goal.  It is always harder to start working and then go back to school.  In today’s job market many are being laid off from their long time jobs while many of us graduates are trying to break into the workforce for the very first time. In the end, the decision is left up to the future graduate, which choice fits their needs and what work load they will be able to handle.



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Jenney Pan asked:


As a student, by the time you reach your graduate years, you are looking to find the best interest rates possible for private or federal loans to help you complete the final phase of your education. Student loans and debt can become incredibly overwhelming and the larger the debt the more anxiety and stress a student will begin to feel when the time comes to start paying off these loans with money you may not have to spend. There are many different types of graduate student loans with fixed interest rates that can help you better afford these extra years of schooling as well as the minimum monthly payments required of you.

The Graduate Stafford Student Loan is one of the most popular forms of graduate loans available for students today. With the cost of graduate school increased by 35% in the last 10years it can become almost impossible for a student to be able to afford this elite phase of education, but there are loans out there that can help you. The Graduate Stafford Loan offers two different types of graduate loans, one for financial needs and one that is not for financial needs. This allows all prospective graduate students a chance at achieving this loan at a fixed interest rate of 6.8% through to the year of 2018.

There are free applications that you can utilize online to see if you are eligible for this loan and take advantage of this low fixed interest rate. As a student reaching graduate school you may have already experienced your student loan interest rates rising and rising each and every year, maybe even forcing you into student loan consolidation, this is where fixed interest rates become the number one student loan choice. For additional loans that offer fixed interest rate there is a new graduate loan available today, the Graduate Plus Loans.

This is another federal based loan and one that is now offering a fixed interest rate of 8.5% which is comparably affordable compared to private lending options and interest rates that can fluctuate with the market. As a student, although the Graduate Stafford Student Loan offers a lower fixed interest rate if you cannot obtain this loan than the Graduate Plus Loan is the next best thing. Whether you are a student or not, when you are obtaining a loan of any kind that offers a fixed interest rate you can expect it to be a bit higher because the lender wants to be able to make money even though it is not fluctuating. The benefit for you is that these graduate student loans with fixed interest rates allow you the security to know your minimum monthly payments and know that they can never go up.

Finding a graduate student loan with fixed interest rates can take some time and research but by this point in your education you more than likely already have so much debt that taking the time to find a loan with fixed interest rates is time well invested. For each and every one of these graduate student loans with fixed interest rates you can apply online and visit their websites to understand the requirements and the information you will have the supply in order to be considered.

Make sure to take the time to apply for these graduate student loans with fixed interest rates in plenty of time before you need the money to make sure you do not find yourself in a bind and have to turn to any lender with high interest rates to pay your tuition.



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gregb asked:


What should a guy wear to an interview for graduate school? Should he wear a tie?

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doblechivo asked:


Do people do this or not? I am starting graduate school and it will take me about 5 years. She is starting her Master’s, but it will take her perhaps just a year. We don’t live very close to each other (have to fly), and I am wondering whether there is any sensibility in getting married before I graduate with a PhD, or is that just a stupid idea?

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Low Jeremy asked:


Graduate school scholarships in the form of fellowship and assistantships provide two facets to the benefits a student can acquire: financial and academic. With these programs, students would no longer have to worry about finding a source to pay through their college and other entailing costs, such as learning materials and costs of living.

Most people have this absurd notion that you can’t find financial aid for graduate school. The truth is the financial aids that are available for students starting college are applicable to graduate students as well. Here is a list of possible approaches to finance your graduate program.

1. Scholarships

Scholarships are the best way to finance your graduate studies. They never have to be paid back and you’ll never run out of funders that would award them. Scholarship providers range from state governments and businesses, colleges and universities, to churches and communities.

You can ask any college or university’s financial aid office for information on their scholarship grants. Most of these scholarships are awarded based on merit so grab the opportunity if you meet their criteria. Some companies, on the other hand, offer funds for employees interested in pursuing advanced studies and serve the interest of the company.

Moreover, the Internet makes it easier to hunt for these scholarships. Just search for scholarships through any search engine and you’ll virtually get an endless list.

2. Grants

Like scholarships, grants are financial aids that do not need to be repaid. Grants are also funded by various sources, including the federal government, private groups and businesses, and colleges or universities. Grants may be awarded for a number of reasons, such as a student’s financial status, ethnicity, interests, associations, or other special reason. A well-known financial aid program under this category is FAFSA or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

3. Loans

Though this kind of financial aid requires to be paid back, it does have a variety of terms that makes repayment bearable. For instance, some loans allow payment to be deferred until graduation. Most have different loan repayment terms from others, while some afford borrower benefits.

Two types of loans exist. You can either apply for a federal loan or a private student loan. There are several kinds of federal student loans, some of which include the Graduate PLUS and the Stafford Student Loan.

Private student loans are provided by private lenders. Just like federal loans, private loans have differing interest rates depending on the company that had lend it.

There are many loans out there that offer low interest rates. However, you need to meet a certain criteria to be eligible for a low-rate loan. Some of these include offering collateral, maintaining a high credit score, keeping your bank statement clean, being currently employed, having a history of cleanly closing previous loans, clear of any record, and excellent references.

4. Assistance ships

Most colleges and universities allow graduate students to take graduate studies in return for teaching in the university. You should ask the university’s designated authority for this information.



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Sheridan Salter asked:


Q: “I’m interested in going onto grad school. I want to get into a Top Ten graduate program, but how do I determine if I actually have a chance of getting in or if I’m wasting my time? Am I being realistic in thinking I can actually get into a top ranked program?”

A: Hmmm…. I’ve definitely heard this question a time or two. So you want to get into a top ranked graduate program? Why? That might seem like an odd question to ask, but is it just because it’s a “good” program? Is it a “good” program for you based on your own career goals?

How are you basing your likelihood of getting into a graduate program? Average GRE scores? Average GPA? Number of admitted applicants? Top ranked graduate programs get lots and lots and lots of applications every year from students who apply just because they are “good” programs according to some ranking list. These students may have perfect GPAs and GRE scores. And yes, they may still get a rejection letter.

Let me be very clear here: GPAs and GRE scores aren’t sole determinants of what gets someone into graduate school. They are probably not even the most important factor. Fretting over a B instead of an A on your transcript or retaking the GRE to gain an additional 20 points is likely not your biggest hurdle to overcome.

What does matter most in the graduate admissions process is fit. Essentially, “fit” is an approximation of how closely your interests align with an identified faculty member. If you want to study bilingual language development, make sure there is a faculty member that studies the same (or similar) topic. Develop a compelling case for how your interest complements Professor X’s (your future faculty mentor) established body of work. (Hint: This “compelling case” is also an essential piece of the statement of purpose!).

It is not uncommon for graduate programs to receive 500 applicants per yearly cycle. Of these applicants, 4 or 5 may be admitted to the program. These may seem like dismal statistics from the outside looking in. As a matter of fact, a lot of students freak out when reading these numbers, and automatically psych themselves out that they won’t get admitted to a graduate program. However, students who beat the odds possess the know-how on leveraging fit into an acceptance letter.

Whether or not it is realistic to get into XYZ Prestigious University has everything to do with experience and fit rather than objective criteria, such as published GPAs, GRE scores, or program rankings.



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androo8188 asked:


I am currently finishing my undergraduate program getting my BS in Accounting in Boston. I am looking into doing 1 year of graduate school for my masters, which would satisfy my 150-credit CPA requirement

I am also a snowboarder getting slightly bored of riding here in new england. I would love to spend an entire winter near true powder.

Can anyone recommend a respectable accounting program where I can be local to some awesome snowboarding?

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Man N asked:


What grades are need to get into a top 20 Engineering graduate school? I do not have research experience because my school doesn’t offer research. Also would it be worth it to get a double major in math it would waste another year.

also I am I wondering about switching from mechanical engineering to electrical engineering for graduate school. Would employers look down on this?

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