Grad School

How I Made My Grad School Choices
Current chemistry grad students describe the academic, personal, and aspirational factors that drove their decisions.
Headed to Grad School? Expect the Unexpected
There are unexpected realizations about grad school that no one can prepare you for. Grad student Brittany Trang shares hers.
By the Numbers: Who’s Going to Graduate School
How has grad school enrollment in changed in the past decade? And who is going to graduate school? Find out.
Building an International Chemistry Career in Grad School
Alaa El Din Mahmoud began college in Egypt, and his academic journey has taken him to Greece, Germany, and beyond.
The Road to Grad School
Start early and stay the course with these tips that will help you manage the application process.
A Peek Inside the Life of a Geochemistry Grad Student
Read about University of Washington grad student Isaiah Bolden's journey to a Ph.D. in the world of marine chemistry.
Making the Most of Grad School Visits
It's decision time, and visiting graduate schools is critical to picking a program that’s right for you. Find out why.
Know Your Grad School Options
How to choose between a M.S./M.A., P.S.M., and Ph.D.
Shifting from Undergrad to Grad School the Smart Way
Get insider advice on how to make a smart, strategic transition to grad school.
Voices of Experience: Why I Loved Grad School
Read how Nathan Cook shook self-doubt to become an accomplished graduate student.

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What's Next: Grad School or the Workforce
"'How bad do you want it?' I firmly believe you don’t have to be lightning smart to get a PhD in chemistry," says ACS Career Consultant Bill Carroll. Heaven knows I’m an example of someone who’s apparently not." Read more

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