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?

This episode is especially relevant to international students looking to apply to US graduate schools. Are you being given advice to send a bunch of emails to faculty inquiring about joining their research group? If so, listen to this podcast first.

If there's only one thing you do to improve your chances of getting into graduate school, it's performing some kind of undergraduate research, scholarship, or advanced artistic endeavor. Here are some tips on financing, timing, and research area to help get undergraduates started on research.