Case Western Reserve University’s main campus is approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Downtown Cleveland in the neighborhood known as University Circle, an area containing many educational, medical, and cultural institutions. Is Case Western urban or suburban? Case Western Reserve University is a private institution that was founded in […]
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges issue, Ohio State’s undergraduate engineering program again ranks first in Ohio and 16th among public universities nationwide. Among both public and private institutions, Ohio State’s College of Engineering ranks 27th, up one spot from last year. Is OSU good for engineering? […]
“Draconian drinking rules have recently soured Dartmouth’s claim to the “most fun Ivy” crown. Which Ivy is the happiest? Campus happiness: Brown is widely known as the happiest Ivy, perhaps because of students’ freedom to choose courses with almost complete autonomy. What is the most popular ivy? Harvard University is […]
The typical phone interview will last 30-45 minutes. Phone interviews usually – but not always – follow a script, i.e. the committee will ask the same questions of every candidate. Some committees will provide you with the questions in-advance, but this seems relatively rare. How do you know if a […]
The key words in your question are on average. If you consider all of the applications received by the committee, it will take the committee approximately three months to reach a final decision on a randomly chosen application. How long does it take to hear back from a PhD program? […]
How To Get a PhD – Ten Tips for Success Think very carefully about why you want to do a PhD. Be persistent. Make sure your application letter is targeted and enthusiastic. Try and speak to someone in the department before you apply. Gather some excellent references. Don’t be afraid […]
Research also suggests that people with doctorate degrees are less likely to have their employment impacted by recession. Whether you’re driven by personal passions, academic ambitions, financial goals or a combination of all these reasons to pursue a PhD, the evidence is strong: a PhD is worth it. Is it […]
Selection will be based on merit and potential, measured in terms of demonstrated academic record, research experience and personal achievements. The evaluation criteria take into consideration qualitative achievements of the candidate, and the potential impact that the fellowship provides. How do you get selected for PhD? This section will give […]
According to the US Census Bureau, only 1.2% of the US population has a PhD. This makes having a PhD very rare. Is it common to have a PhD? What percentage of people have a PhD? On average, only 1 per cent of the world’s 25-64 year olds who have […]
Attrition: How Much is Too Much?” published by The Chronicle of Higher Education, the current Ph. D. attrition rate is approximately 50%. That means one out of every two students who start a Ph. Is quitting PhD a failure? Similarly, the skills that candidates have already developed in pursuing their […]
Recent estimates of doctoral degree completion rates have ranged from a low of about 33 percent in some fields, such as humanities, to a high of 75 percent in others, such as biomedical sciences, according to a literature review by the Council of Graduate Schools, which just completed its own […]
NCAA Division III Softball. The Case Western Reserve University softball team, ranked 25th in Division III, was selected to the 62-team 2022 NCAA Division III Softball Championship. The Spartans will host one of the 16 regionals at Mather Park from Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15. Is Case Western […]
Ivy League – ED/SCEA Acceptance Rates School Name #of Early Applicants for Class of 2026 Early Acceptance Rate for Class of 2025 Cornell University (ED) TBD 21% Dartmouth College (ED) 2,633 21% Harvard University (SCEA) 9,406 7.4% University of Pennsylvania (ED) 7,795 15% Which Ivy has the highest early action […]
The fact is that it is statistically difficult to be accepted to a PhD program. Many of the larger schools receive 200+ applications for only a handful of spots (though acceptance rates can vary based on the school and department in question). What is the average acceptance rate for PhD […]
The popularity of BS/MD programs is growing and because of that, more and more applicants are fighting to gain a spot. Most programs have an acceptance rate ranging from 1-5%, making the level of competition fierce, despite stringent requirements that must be met by those that wish to apply. What […]