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7 Reasons Working Professionals Should Get Their Graduate Degree

Publication date July 12, 2024
Categories: Grad School, Professional Development

Pursuing a master’s degree is a big decision—especially for working professionals. In today’s evolving job market, pursuing a graduate degree has become a strategic move for many working professionals. In a competitive workforce, having a graduate degree can be a significant asset, offering numerous benefits that can enhance career prospects and personal growth. In this…Continue Reading 7 Reasons Working Professionals Should Get Their Graduate Degree

40 Phrases Every Graduate Student Should Know

Publication date June 28, 2024
Categories: Grad School

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Graduate school can feel like it has its own language. You may have heard students and faculty say certain phrases in passing, but what does it mean? Are these terms critical for your own studies, or are they just academic lingo? At WPI, we are experts in all things graduate school, and we’ve got your back!…Continue Reading 40 Phrases Every Graduate Student Should Know

Is Grad School Worth It?

Publication date April 10, 2024
Categories: Grad School

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Professionals pursuing a graduate degree have been on the rise in recent years, and you might be wondering: is graduate school worth it? You may have worked with many people who have a master’s degree already. Perhaps you are an undergraduate student trying to decide if you will enter the workforce or continue with higher…Continue Reading Is Grad School Worth It?

Build An A+ Grad School Application

Publication date October 19, 2020
Categories: Grad School, Tips and Tricks

Picture it: you’re finally ready to earn your master’s degree. You’ve been out of the classroom for a few years, maybe more. (Maybe a lot more.) As you’re gathering all the documents you need for the application, you see your undergraduate grade point average (GPA). Your heart sinks. You wonder: can I even get into a competitive program…Continue Reading Build An A+ Grad School Application

3 Big Benefits of Learning At Work

Publication date January 31, 2018

Picture it: you find out your company offers you the chance to earn your next degree. The catch? You’ll be part of a “cohort,” a group of students made up of other people who work within your organization, working together through the same courses. You hesitate. Maybe you’ve been out of the classroom setting…Continue Reading 3 Big Benefits of Learning At Work

Engineer’s Corner: Systems Engineering & Motorcycle Safety

Publication date September 6, 2017
Categories: Hot Topics

by Don S. Gelosh, PhD, CSEP-Acq Motorcycling season is in full swing here in Virginia: one of the reasons I enjoy living in the Commonwealth. Sunny mornings, warm afternoons, and lots of twisty roads with a thousand smells of freedom. Anyone who has ridden a motorcycle understands what I am saying. Earlier this summer, as…Continue Reading Engineer’s Corner: Systems Engineering & Motorcycle Safety