Yahoo India Web Search

Sign In

Search results

  1. www.amherst.edu › mm › 70318Graduate School and Pre-Professional Programs - Amherst

    Academic degrees (M.A., M.S., Ph.D) involve acquiring and communicating new knowledge through original research, and are awarded in virtually all liberal arts disciplines (e.g., arts and humanities, languages, natural sciences, and the social sciences).

    • Find a Job

      In Handshake, browse opportunities from employers...

    • How-To Guides

      Amherst College 220 South Pleasant Street Amherst, MA 01002....

  2. careers.amherst.edu › resources › graduate-schoolGraduate School: Exploring, Preparing & Applying - Amherst

    • Types of Degrees
    • Is Graduate School For Me?
    • When to Attend Graduate School
    • How Do I Select A school/program?
    • The Gap Year
    • Timeline
    • Financial Aid
    • Standardized Tests
    • Application Process

    Academic degrees (MA, MS, PhD) involve acquiring and communicating new knowledge through original research and are awarded in virtually all liberal arts disciplines (e.g., arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, etc.). Professional degrees stress the practical application of knowledge and skills and may be acquired in such areas as business (M...

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

    Graduate school is a significant investment of time, money, and hard work, so before making the important de- cision to attend, you should carefully consider whether a graduate degree is necessary to achieve your personal and professional goals and if now is the right time to attend.

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

    Even if you know that you want to go to graduate school, there’s absolutely no rush. Most Amherst graduates eventually go on to graduate or professional school, but the majority take one or more years beforehand to gain experience and clarify personal and professional goals. Many schools are looking for maturity and work experience in their applica...

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

    Once you know what you want to study, you can begin the process of researching schools and programs. Find- ing a good fit for your academic, personal, and professional goals is a very important part of the process.

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

    If you want to go to graduate school but prefer to wait for a year or several years to do so, there are a number of ways to approach your time away from academia:

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

    The following timeline will help you to get started in the process of applying for an advanced degree.

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

    In order to cover the costs of your graduate education, you may need to pursue a variety of funding sources. This is especially true for master’s programs. Doctoral programs typically have much more funding available. Consult with the graduate school’s financial aid office and the application processes and eligibility for scholar- ships and grants....

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

    Most graduate and professional schools require test scores as part of the application process. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General and Subject tests are required by many academic programs (Masters and Doctor- al degrees). Some schools accept the Miller Analogies Test in lieu of the GRE. MBA programs usually require the Graduate Management Admiss...

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

    Application requirements and deadlines differ among programs so read the instructions carefully for each program. We recommend you develop a checklist of requirements with all the important deadlines. The most common application materials are the following:

    See full list on careers.amherst.edu

  3. www.amherst.edu › mm › 70321Exploring Graduate School Options - Amherst

    Assess the value of a graduate degree in terms of earning potential, entry into a profession, advancement and competitiveness. Seek guidance from your faculty, people in the profession and/or one of Amherst’s career counselors. When to attend graduate school. The average age of matriculation into graduate school is shifting.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Amherst_CollegeAmherst College - Wikipedia

    Amherst College ( / ˈæmərst / ⓘ [6] AM-ərst) is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1821 as an attempt to relocate Williams College by its then-president Zephaniah Swift Moore, Amherst is the third oldest institution of higher education in Massachusetts. [7]

  5. www.usnews.com › best-colleges › amherst-college-2115Amherst College - Profile, Rankings and Data | US News Best ...

    Find everything you need to know about Amherst College, including tuition & financial aid, student life, application info, academics & more.

    • PO Box 5000, Amherst, 01002, MA
    • 0413 542 2000

  6. www.amherst.edu › admissionAdmission & Financial Aid | Amherst College

    Application Advice. Students who are interested in applying to Amherst should first be familiar with our available admission options, our application requirements, our deadlines, and our approach to reviewing and evaluating applications for admission.

  7. People also ask

  8. www.amherst.edu › after_amherst › graduate_schoolAfter Amherst | Graduate School | Amherst College

    List of masters programs from the National Math Alliance.