Applying to graduate school is like no other application process. It is no wonder that many college and university students are mystified by how it all works.

This updated and expanded 2nd edition of Graduate School: Winning Strategies for Getting In is the most complete advice and guidance book for students like you, who are thinking about graduate school. It explains how life as a graduate student differs from that of an undergraduate student, and how to make the most important decisions, including whether graduate school is the right path for you, how to choose a graduate school and program, and how to select a supervisor.

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