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Welcome to Season 3! Here's my first video teaser for conversations on all things related to graduate education. Season 3 will focus on your first year in graduate school.

The Graddean gives updates on F-1 visa issuances, Grad Plus loans, and anti-DEI efforts in graduate education.

The Graddean closes out Season 2 with his thoughts on the anti-DEI movement and how graduate programs and institutions might respond.

Immigration specialist Kathleen Gasparian returns to update international graduate students on changes to how F-1 visa policies are being implemented and what to do if your visa is revoked.

Enrollments in master's and doctoral programs in the U.S. are up - but not for long. The Graddean looks at factors that will drag down the number of workforce-ready advanced degree holders in the coming years.

In the last installment of getting into grad school podcasts, the Graddean gives some final thoughts on how to prepare to enter graduate school now that you've accepted your offer of admission.

Who will corner the market and offer free online master's degrees to anyone who wants one? The Graddean explains.

Here's more on the suspension of offers of admissions to graduate programs as a result of the proposed cuts to indirect funding from NIH. The Graddean weighs in on the unfortunate pairing of these two events.

Hey veterans! Looking for a job? Why not consider going back to school for an advanced degree? Here are some tips and advice on how to do just that.

The Graddean calls out university presidents to utilize endowment funds to honor pending offers of admissions to graduate students and guarantee funding to continuing graduate students. Listen to the full podcast for tips and advice if you are waiting to here on whether that offer of admission will be honored.

Now that you're off to grad school, how are you going to find a place to live, especially if you are an international student? Here are some tips and resources to help get you started.

The Carnegie Research Classification criteria have changed as of 2025. What does this mean for the category names, number of institutions in each one, and the future of the classification scheme?

Hey undergrads - how have you been spending your summers? Consider getting paid to do research at some cool place you've never been before as part of a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. They're not just for STEM students!

Immigration attorney Kathleen Gasparian gives some great advice to international students entering U.S. graduate programs on F1 visas.

How does your grad school stipend offer compare to others in your discipline, and what things should you include when comparing offers? The Graddean gives you some resources and important things to consider.

Here's a quick rundown of what's in store for Spring 2025 Grad-post podcast episodes.

The Graddean offers some final bits of advice as you submit your final applications to graduate school and start the waiting game on a decision.

The Graddean touches on aspects of the graduate school application unique to international applicants: 3-year bachelor's degrees, transcripts from non-US institutions, and evidence of English proficiency.

As a footnote to Episode 23, the Graddean breaks some bad news to you about the National Medals.

Are you a world-changer, a eudaemonist, or do you just want to do better than your parents? Try this approach to deciding where to go for your advanced degree.

Learn about that all-important Personal Statement for your graduate school application. What should go in it? Here are some tips to help tell your story.

Who do I get to write letters of recommendation for me? How do I ask them? What do they need to write an effective letter? When should I start asking people? These questions - and more -are answered by the Grad Dean.

The Graddean interviews Dr. Vicki Johnson of Profellow.com. Learn more about funding for graduate school, from when to start your search to the different types of funding sources available.

Think you have all you need to know about graduate schools in the United States for your application? Think again. Here are some ways grad schools can differ in the complex US higher education system.

Your undergraduate GPA is a key part of your grad school application. What are the influences of AP credits, transfer credits, grade replacement, and pass/fail courses on your GPA?