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In the News
In Disturbing Reversal, Chinese Applications Fall at U.S. Graduate Schools
Monday, April 8, 2013
The latest CGS International Graduate Admissions Survey shows a shifting international landscape for U.S. graduate schools.
Fewer Foreigners Eye U.S. Graduate Science Programs
Monday, April 8, 2013
Federal budget cuts to graduate research and increased competition from nations with less restrictive immigration policies may be contributing to slowed growth in international student applications to U.S. graduate schools.
Sequester Will Force Universities to Scale Back Scientific Research
Thursday, April 4, 2013
University leaders and the Council of Graduate Schools speak out about the chilling effect of federal spending cuts on graduate education and research.
How to Decide on a Masters Degree Program
Friday, March 22, 2013
Citing data from the CGS Enrollment and Degrees survey, graduate admissions experts offer prospective applicants advice on choosing a master's degree program.
Maximize Graduate School With a Dual Degree
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Students are discovering the advantages of graduate programs that offer joint- and dual-degrees.
Focus on Job Skills with a Professional Master's Degree
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Many prospective graduate students are calculating the return on their educational investment and choosing programs designed with internships and work experience in mind.
Ways Students Can Balance Family, Grad School Costs
Monday, March 11, 2013
Students and schools offer advice for pursuing academic goals while supporting a family.
Snapshot Dissertation
Friday, February 22, 2013
Educators at Duke University and other institutions are looking for ways to help graduate students communicate the value of their highly specialized research to external audiences.
CUNY Graduate Center hopes to offer a public model for doctoral reform
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Leaders of the graduate education community provide insight on the time-to-degree and career paths offered by doctoral programs.
Graduates going for broke
Sunday, February 3, 2013
CGS is interviewed by the New York Times about how escalating costs of education, the financial crisis, and new barriers to borrowing are changing the calculus for prospective graduate students.
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