It was just announced that the Graduate Record Exam (the standardized test used for admission to most graduate programs) will be getting a new format and scoring system in 2011. The old scoring scheme that used 800 as the top score for each section (like the SAT) will be changed to a system with a maximum…Continue Reading GRE test to change in 2011
This is the third post in my series about graduate school in Classics. Today’s topic is how to find programs that suit your needs and match your interests. Finding a graduate school program that is a good match for you is a bit different than finding an undergraduate program. In graduate school you will be highly…Continue Reading How to find the right Graduate Program
This is the second in my on-going series of posts about applying to graduate programs in Classics. Today’s topic — the application process! Graduate program applications vary from university to university, but most Ph.D. programs will require basically the same items. Application form and essay. You will need to complete an application form (usually on-line)…Continue Reading Graduate School Applications
I know that some students out there are thinking about pursuing an M.A. or Ph.D. in Classics — in recent years, more and more CofC students have been going to grad school in Classics. I thought that this blog would be a great place to post information that would be helpful to people who are…Continue Reading Considering Graduate School in Classics?