Is graduate school for me? What should I study? Where should I go? How am I going to pay for it? From academic requirements to financial realities, this all-in-one guide answers the questions, and helps prospective students make the decisions that will guide them toward their advanced degree. It covers the GRE and other relevant tests, discusses good and bad reasons for going to grad school, explains what schools look for in an applicant, offers information on fellowships, teaching assistantships, and other sources of financial assistance, and much more. With advice and commentary from admissions officers and experienced students, plus lists of useful references and addresses, The Grad School Handbook helps potential candidates master the maze--and get what they want and need out of their education.

Much of the information about getting into and surviving a suitable graduate program is found only piecemeal; this is an information-rich, well-organized general instruction manual for getting through the bureaucracy at most institutions offering graduate credentials. The authors (Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) have years of experience working with graduate students and graduate admissions there. Their book raises questions about whether to go to graduate school, where to attend, what to study, how to apply, financing, and how to succeed in the graduate "meat market." The subtle caveats in each chapter and the lists of questions to ponder at the end of most will be especially helpful to prospective graduate students. Current, accurate lists of print and electronic sources about all aspects of graduate work are given at the end of this treasure. Written in a no-nonsense, breezy style, this true insider's guides is essential for junior and senior college libraries and most larger public libraries.

Scott R. Johnson, Meridian Community Coll. Lib., MS

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