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What is graduate school (and should you go)? An in-depth guide

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Unlike undergrad (aka college), which prepares students for a broad understanding of various subjects and develops foundational skills, grad school prepares students for in-depth expertise and advanced research within a specific discipline. For example, a Ph.D.

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Best HBCUs for Entrepreneurship

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Bowie State University Bowie State University serves 6,275 undergraduate and graduate students across 66 academic programs. It maintains campuses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, serving more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Read our ranking methodology.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

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Crafting messages that illustrate how you value and support your students can significantly enhance the student onboarding experience and increase the likelihood of persisting to graduation. Emphasize the breadth and depth of support services that promote student success and well-being.

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Top HBCU Online MBA Programs

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Alumni Network Alumni from online HBCU MBA programs give back to their school communities by offering internships, mentorships, funding, and job opportunities. A diverse alumni network provides unique perspectives, passionate advocacy, and more personalized support for other diverse students.

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Washington, D.C. and Maryland Scholarships

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Kahdine Ann Dacosta Memorial Scholarship This is a $1,000 scholarship given in honor of Morgan State University student, Kahdine Ann DaCosta. This money is combined with ongoing mentorship for Black, American Indian, Asian, or Latino-heritage students. The deadline for submission of applications is March 1st. Learn more here.

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Post baccalaureate Programs: How to Get In (Essay Examples Included)

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Participants receive a stipend, research experience, mentorship, institutional access and, in some cases, GRE preparation. Looking around my organic chemistry lab in sophomore year of university, I realized that most of my peers had attended schools which offered Advanced Placement (AP) biology, chemistry, and physics.

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South Carolina Scholarships

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These are up to $2500 to current high school seniors whose permanent address must be within the designated county region at the time of high school graduation. Students must plan to attend a 4 year, regionally accredited, non-profit college. This i s a $1,000 award for students who actively champion wildlife conservation.