Thanks to a rather glum employment outlook following the completion of a bachelor’s degree, many students opt to turn their time and finances toward striving for a master’s or Ph.D. But the sheer levels of physical and mental energy required to start the process could probably power the Large Hadron Collider. Fortunately, though, social media exists to serve as an Excedrin to the migraine that comes with researching and studying everything involved. Start with some of the following Twitter feeds — all public, so an account is not required unless readers want to actively engage in conversation — and explore whether the graduate school option might prove a viable fit in the near future.
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GradHacker:
This “digital round table” was started by graduate students and also happens to cater to graduate students, providing them a forum to discuss issues relevant to their experiences, trade advice, and more.
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PhD2Published:
OK, we’re probably jumping the gun slightly by including this, but it might be a good idea to understand the ins and outs of publishing theses before starting to write one!
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Kaplan Grad Prep:
Even if you never sign up for one of the Kaplan study prep courses, the company’s Twitter feed still provides solid advice about passing the GRE.
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Inside Higher Ed:
While not exclusively about graduate school, Inside Higher Ed still posts up news and views regarding college business and life that impacts all students.
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LSAC (the LSAT):
If law school seems like an appealing option, check out the Law School Admissions Council’s statements about its standardized exam required to enter most programs.
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Research Whisperer:
Graduate school success correlates directly with the amount of research one executes, so it might be a good idea to start a program with a solid grasp of how to go about doing it effectively.
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Gradness Madness:
Part humorous. Part encouraging. All a right fair warning of what graduate school will ultimately do to your brain meats (hint: scramble them, then serve with a side of ketchup to some squabbling little toddlers).
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Scholarships.com:
Hit up scholarships.com to see what kind of money donors are willing to pay to send undergraduates on to master’s and Ph.D. programs.
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Networked Researcher:
Explore how social media might smooth out and enhance graduate research by connecting students, professors, and pros for intellectual exchanges.
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Women in Higher Ed:
Ladies hoping to enter graduate school as either students or professors should find inspiration and information through the Women in Higher Ed initiative.
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Nasima Riazat:
She moderates #PhDchat, so feel free to watch or participate to find out more about possibly partaking of a graduate program.
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Dr. Inger Mewburn:
Also known as “The Thesis Whisperer,” absorb this researcher who researches research’s advice about writing for grad school.
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The Grad Union:
This feed might not be the most popular, but it could prove pretty useful for recently-graduated baccalaureates hoping to ask others in their situation what they know about moving up to graduate school.
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OfficialGMAT:
Study up on what all to expect from the GMAT before committing to striving for an MBA at its official Twitter presence.
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MyGraduateSchool:
Sarah Brown Tesolin blogs and answers questions about all things graduate school, from getting in to surviving to finishing up a degree without winding up insane.
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GradSchoolLife:
The owner of the GradSchoolLife Twitter feed is currently hammering through a doctorate in psychology but still manages to capture the agonies and ecstasies experienced by most postbac students.
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University of Venus:
Another great resource, courtesy of Inside Higher Ed, focusing on issues relevant to female graduate students and professors.
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Mignon Fogarty:
Score valuable writing tips from the Grammar Girl’s Twitter, website, and podcast before firing off that admissions essay or cleaning up those writing samples.
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Shaunna Payne Gold:
Gold Doctoral Consulting’s founder tweets all about what master’s and Ph.D. students should consider doing in order to enjoy success and stability in their academic careers.
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AcademicJobsToday:
Before, during, and after graduate school, the AcademicJobsToday Twitter keeps followers updated on what higher ed jobs are out there for them after completing their degrees.
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admission leap:
Suitable for both undergraduates and graduates, this “creative consulting agency” dedicates itself to helping clients whip up the most impressive applications.
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Mr. Rex:
For almost-graduate students wishing to pursue the humanities, Mr. Rex might prove a valuable resource when seeking advice about what to expect from and how to maneuver a program.
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Word of the Day:
It may not pull directly from the GRE, but Word of the Day still makes for a great way to build vocabulary before the big, scary exam date arrives.
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Wendy Carter, PhD:
Ask advice about that thesis before that thesis even needs to be started from this experienced dissertation coach.
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Research Fortnight:
Britain-based readers searching for academic research opportunities should turn toward one of the most reliable sources on the subject via Twitter and its other online outposts.
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MCAT Q of the Day:
Possible future med students turn Twitter time into study time by participating in daily quizzes about common MCAT questions.
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Chronicle:
Follow The Chronicle of Higher Education for all the college and university news that might possibly make or break the pursuit of graduate studies.
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Hack Library School:
Potential MLS students will greatly appreciate this resource about how to start and finish this popular grad school path.
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GradSchoolGod:
Because laughter before the deluge of soul-smashing insanity that is graduate school will definitely soften the blow.
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The College Board:
Although the site and its accompanying social media presence largely targets potential undergraduates, The College Board will still sometimes dish out advice and scholarship tips to those looking for a master’s or Ph.D.
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