Annotated Bibliography*: Graduate School: Arts and Sciences
Applying to Grad School in the Arts and Sciences. Wellesley College Center for Work and Service, September 19, 2002. Videotaped presentation of panelists discussing the graduate school application process: decision-making, procedures, the GRE, essays, and requesting letters of recommendation.
Educational Rankings Annual. Gale Research Inc., annual. Ranks educational institutions (graduate and undergraduate) in 1500 different categories. Rankings have been compiled from a variety of cited sources. In addition to rating institutions and departments, categories include faculty reputation, library facilities, alumni achievement, faculty salaries, etc.(LB2331.63 .E34)
Graduate Admission Essays - What Works, What Doesn't and Why. Donald Asher. Ten Speed Press, 2000. In addition to suggestions on writing an essay for admission to graduate school (with samples), the author presents an overview of the entire process, including choice of schools and how to evaluate them, financial aid sources, and letters of recommendation.
Graduate Programs in Humanities 2004. Peterson's, 2003. Directory provides information on individual U.S. graduate programs in history, humanities, language, literature, linguistics, philosophy, religion, and writing. Entries include address, degree(s), statistics on student body and faculty, entry requirements, costs, financial aid offered, and contact information. (L901 .G713)
How to Write a Winning Personal Statement. Richard J. Stelzer. Peterson's Guides, 1997. Hints on writing the graduate school essay include information on the opening paragraph, reviewing personal history, what not to include, and summary. There is special information on essays for business school, medical school, and law school and also samples of essays and tips from admissions officers of specific schools. (LB2351.52.U6 S74 1997)
Index of Majors and Graduate Degrees. College Entrance Examination Board, 2001. Lists fields of study with the schools offering degrees (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) in those fields.
Peterson's Guides to Graduate Study. Peterson's Guides, annual. Vol. 1, An Overview of Graduate and Professional Programs; Vol. 2, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences; Vol. 3, Biological Sciences; Vol. 4, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources ; Vol. 5, Engineering & Applied Sciences; Vol. 6, Business, Education, Health, Information Studies, Law & Social Work . Each volume contains a general introduction to graduate study, a section on the application process including the essays and types of financial aid available. Volume 1, An Overview... includes general information on the application process, specific information on tests required for various programs, and types of financial aid available. Field overview lists schools offering programs, and then programs offering the fields. (L901 .P442, L901 .P443, q L901 .P444,q L901 .P445, q L901 .P446, L901 .P459)
*This bibliography represents selected resources in the CWS collection. The complete bibliography is available in the CWS Library and may be mailed upon request.